Fingerprint Unlock
Keystone Desktop enables fingerprint unlock through hyprlock when the
underlying hardware and system support it.
How it works
The desktop lock screen is provided by hyprlock, and Keystone enables the
fingerprint path in the lock screen configuration.
At a high level:
hyprlockprovides the lock screen UI,- fingerprint support is enabled in the lock screen settings, and
- the machine still needs working fingerprint hardware and user enrollment at the system level.
What to expect
Fingerprint unlock is best treated as a convenience layer for unlock, not a replacement for good account security.
You should still have:
- a normal account password,
- a working lock screen password path, and
- your fingerprint enrolled for the user you actually log in as.
Keystone Desktop behavior
Keystone Desktop starts locked and uses hyprlock for unlock flows. If
fingerprint support is available on your machine, that unlock path is exposed
through the same lock screen.
If fingerprint support is unavailable or not enrolled, the password path still works as normal.
When to use it
Fingerprint unlock is most useful on laptops and workstations where:
- the hardware reader is supported on Linux,
- you unlock frequently during the day, and
- you still want a normal password-based fallback.