Most fingerprint scanners that come on laptops these days work just fine.

This is the fingerprint reader your laptop is using.

If you’re facing difficulty registering your fingerprint, clean your finger and have another go.

fingerprint scanner device

Similarly, ensure your finger isn’t too dry.

Moisten your finger if it’s so to make it easier for the scanner to register your fingerprint.

Lock the screen and try logging in using your fingerprint again.

unlocking admin access in Ubuntu settings

Although fingerprint authentication is more secure and convenient than regular password-based authentication,hackers can still bypass fingerprint scanners.

Now, lock the screen again and, this time, use your second fingerprint to access.

you’re free to register multiple fingerprints like this.

selecting fingerprint login in Ubuntu settings

All your fingerprints will continue to work as long as you don’t delete them.

And subsequently, you’ll need to throw in in your password to get in to your laptop.

registering a new fingerprint

fingerprint registering progress

re-enrolling a fingerprint in Ubuntu

registering a second fingerprint in Ubuntu

deleting fingerprint on Ubuntu