Fingerprint authentication #

A lot of laptops, like my beloved Framework 13, come with a fingerprint sensor to do authentication. You can use this with Omarchy by running Setup > Fingerprint in the Omarchy menu (Super + Alt + Space). That'll install the fingerprint package, collect your print, verify it, and you'll be set to go using your fingerprint to unlock from the lock screen (which you can trigger with Super + Escape), enter sudo mode, and authorize system prompts.

If you've setup fingerprint authentication, but then need to work on an external keyboard that doesn't have it, just hit CTRL + C, when you're prompted for your fingerprint during sudo.

You can remove the fingerprint authentication under Remove > Fingerprint in the Omarchy menu.

Both adding and removing fingerprint authentication is also available through the Omarchy TUI under the Setup menu.

Fido2 authentication #

If you're using a Fido2 device, you can set it up for sudo authentication using Setup > Fido2 in the Omarchy menu (Super + Alt + Space). It's only for sudo, though, not unlocking your computer.

You can remove the fido2 authentication under Remove > Fido2 in the Omarchy menu.