I just downloaded the Chrome extension to have Bitwarden takeover for Google Password Manager. I’d really like to be able to use Fingerprint recognition, but I am totally confused by instructions that don’t look like the dialog boxes I have on my macOS (Sequoia), and I see videos where they are tell…

@Kevponce Welcome to the forum! To use biometrics in your browser extension, you also need to install the Bitwarden “Dekstop app”, which you can download here: [image] Download the Bitwarden Password Manager App for iPhone, Android, Chrome,... Secure your digital life. Download Bitward…

So the Chrome Extension is telling me it is awaiting confirmation from the Desktop App. I have Unlock with Touch ID and Ask for Touch ID on app start both clicked. And the only other button that seems to have any bearing is Allow Browser integration, and when I click that it says it is only suppor…

[image] Kevponce: it says it is only supported on the Mac App Store version for now. Yep, on MacOS, only the App Store version works for biometrics. [2025-09-12--22-55-07-vivaldi_6Cp6MZM7C4] (–> Unlock With Biometrics | Bitwarden ) PS: When you have that installed, make sure to set up biom…

Bummer. Any idea if they are working on that? Thanks for the update. I guess I am gonna know my Master Password by heart in no time at all. Lol.

Hu? Why don’t you just use the BW App Store version of the desktop app?

Difference between Desktop App and Browser Link

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grb September 12, 2025, 7:26pm 2

@Kevponce Welcome to the forum!

To use biometrics in your browser extension, you also need to install the Bitwarden “Dekstop app”, which you can download here: