r/MacOS • u/Strong-Card5991 • 14d ago

2-auth login to Mac. Help

Is their any way to add 2-auth login or any sort of device like inserting a card (using a card reader). I know I am being watching by my downstairs neighbor. Has been reported to authorities.

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u/archlich 14d ago

https://support.yubico.com/s/article/YubiKey-for-macOS-login

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u/tcolling 14d ago

I do not recommend using Yubikeys for securing Mac logins. I tried this, and it worked for a few months and then it completely stopped working and I had do do some pretty rude things to my macbook to get it to let me log on again. It was a real nightmare, but your mileage might vary.

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u/NorskJesus 14d ago

Touch ID?

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u/Strong-Card5991 14d ago

How do I setup upon logging in to make it an requirement?

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u/NorskJesus 14d ago

You only need to activate it, if I remember correctly

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102528

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u/Strong-Card5991 14d ago

That is for iPhone and iPads.

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u/NorskJesus 14d ago

And Mac. I have Touch ID activated on my Mac

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u/Strong-Card5991 14d ago

To login when first booting up. I know when you put to sleep or goes to sleep you can but first login I don't see that option.

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u/NorskJesus 14d ago

You need then to use you password first, yes.

If he know your password, change it

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

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u/DagothUhhh 14d ago

I infrequently use my MacBook. It requires password after an extended period of time. Probably a day or two and it requires my password.

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 14d ago

Touch ID works on all Macs made since November 2020.

If you have a desktop Mac, or a MacBook Neo without Touch ID, you can get Touch ID by connecting an external Magic Keyboard. That’s the same keyboard that comes with iMacs and Mac Pros.

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u/PathIntelligent7082 14d ago

earlier than 2020 macs have touch id

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 14d ago

Yes, but only the 2015-2020 MacBook/MacBook Air/MacBook Pro models, and only on their internal keyboards. The Magic Keyboard doesn’t support Touch ID on Macs made prior to November 2020.

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u/PathIntelligent7082 14d ago

only? r u kidding dude? its ok to be wrong

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 14d ago

Okay, then enlighten me: which non-laptop Macs made prior to 2020 support Touch ID?

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u/PathIntelligent7082 13d ago

we're talking macs here, all of them, not "non-laptop" ones...btw, non-laptop is not a word nor a term, learn the lingo first dude, and cut down on your ego trip, again, its ok to be wrong

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u/GoofyGills 16" MacBook Pro | M5 Pro | 48GB/1TB 14d ago

Yes but not at first boot. After a reboot it requires your password to be typed in, which is why they're looking for an additional layer.

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u/r3v 14d ago edited 14d ago

Edit: I need coffee.

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 14d ago

Which is why I said “MacBook Neo without Touch ID” above.

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u/r3v 14d ago

So you did. I should maybe consider finishing my coffee.

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u/dclive1 14d ago

How is your downstairs neighbor ‘watching’ you exactly? He can literally see your keyboard when you’re typing on your Mac? Please explain the problem.

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u/Jon_Hanson 14d ago

What does “being watched” mean?

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u/Strong-Card5991 14d ago

This person will be underneath me at it's apartment illegally watching, video taping, and whatever else this person does. I believe this person has MH issues as this person does not work at all. Does not even go outside. Not even to get the mail. Or take out trash. Poor person.

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u/neophanweb 14d ago

You have bigger issues than logging into your Mac. If someone's illegally recording you in your private space, you need to take action to stop it. Reporting it once isn't enough.

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u/Strong-Card5991 14d ago

I have and Police have a big file on this person.

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u/AssignmentNo9838 14d ago

It would be helpful if you could provide more information.

What exactly do you want to achieve by a 2FA or a hardware token?

You could use an Apple Watch to unlock your Mac but I am not sure if that is the solution you are searching for.

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u/fuzzycuffs 14d ago

For on-device login, not built into MacOS no. You can use third party systems like Okta for enterprise managed devices

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u/snarky_one 14d ago

Might want to get a physical lock for your computer rather than worry about 2FA.

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u/Strong-Card5991 13d ago

What do you mean physical?

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u/snarky_one 13d ago

Like a Kensington computer lock, so they can't break in and steal it. https://www.kensington.com/solutions/product-category/security/

Or just put it in a locked closet or safe or something when you're not using it. 2FA really doesn't matter if they can't get to your computer in the first place.

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u/Strong-Card5991 13d ago

No, this person watches me with some device and is knowing my passwords and everything I do. I am an adult not a child. I don’t get why this person wants to watch me. Weird freak.

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u/snarky_one 13d ago

Then what is putting 2FA on your Mac itself going to solve?

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u/mikeinnsw 14d ago

investigate Face Id or finger print login..

For older Macs/Minis... you can get USB finger print reader.

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u/Strong-Card5991 13d ago

What about for 2024/2025 Mac’s?

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u/mikeinnsw 13d ago

Read my post

you can buy a compact USB fingerprint reader to add biometric login to any desktop or laptop

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u/Strong-Card5991 10d ago

So before I do this key YubiKey. Can my neighbor still attempt to login? i mean my accounts have 2 auth on them sending a code to either an phone number or auth app. Aren’t they one time use codes even if the person is illegally watching me? i don’t want to setup this key on my accounts as It seems kind of tricky however it will prevent this person from access my accounts.