Enabling Require Password Screensaver Begin Display on MacOS Sequoia

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to enable the Require Password Screensaver Begin Display feature in MacOS using Sequoia, a free and open-source application.

What is the Require Password Screensaver Begin Display Feature?

The Require Password Screensaver Begin Display feature is a security setting in MacOS that requires users to enter their password before the screensaver starts. This can be useful in preventing unauthorized access to your computer when you step away from it.

Installing Sequoia

To enable the Require Password Screensaver Begin Display feature using Sequoia, you first need to install the application. Follow these steps:

1. Go to https://github.com/sequoia-project/sequoia and download the latest release.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to install Sequoia.

Enabling Require Password Screensaver Begin Display

Once Sequoia is installed, follow these steps to enable the Require Password Screensaver Begin Display feature:

1. Open System Preferences.
2. Click on Security & Privacy.
3. Click on the Privacy tab.
4. Click on the Screen Saver button in the left sidebar.
5. Select the screensaver you want to use.
6. Click the lock icon and enter your password to make changes.
7. Check the box next to "Require password to unlock screensaver."
8. Select "Sequoia" from the list of applications that can bypass the screensaver password.
9. Quit System Preferences.

In this article, we discussed how to enable the Require Password Screensaver Begin Display feature in MacOS using Sequoia. This simple and free application can help improve the security of your computer by requiring a password before the screensaver starts.