Pareto Security

Password to unlock Preferences

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What

Requiring administrator password to change system settings prevents other users on the computer to change them without your knowledge.

Why you should turn on administrator password to unlock preferences

If you hand over the computer to someone, they can't change your system settings.

How to enable administrator password to unlock preferences

  • Open System Preferences, click Privacy & Security, scroll to the bottom and click Advanced in bottom right.
  • Check Require an administrator password to access system-wide preferences.

macOS Sequoia

Password to unlock preferences