Get Your WA28 USB Fingerprint Reader with Chipsailing CS9711 Working on Linux and Ubuntu 24.04

If you have purchased a WA28 USB fingerprint reader, which is based on the Chipsailing CS9711 chip, and are using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you may have noticed that it does not work immediately. This is because the default libfprint library included in most Linux distributions does not support the CS9711 chip.

My video tutorial demonstrates exactly how to make it work. It guides you through building from source and installing a custom libfprint fork from GitHub, enrolling your fingerprint, and enabling biometric login in the GNOME desktop environment used in Ubuntu. Whether your goal is secure fingerprint login or simply experimenting with fingerprint recognition on Linux, this step-by-step guide will help you get your WA28 fingerprint reader functioning correctly.

The WA28 USB fingerprint reader is an affordable option, making it a practical choice for users. As of 2025 it is priced at approximately 18 USD dollars on Amazon and slightly less on AliExpress.

Watch the video and have a look at the gist for a complete guide to getting your fingerprint reader set up and running smoothly on Ubuntu.