Finger print recognition system is a security concern to enter through our nger print. The nger print is identied by nger print scanner like Microsoft Fingerprint Reader. Finger print recognition is regarded as the most reliable and accurate biometric identication system available. Every person is identied by their individual attendance, lock opened through their own unique nger prints. It is most actively studied as a biometric technology. The ngerprint recognition problem is regarded as ngerprint verication and ngerprint identication. The nger print pattern matching is widely used in areas like security lock door system, house entries, mobile screen locks etc,. The goal of this paper is to exhibit the journey of modern fingerprint recognition systems with their merits and demerits. © 2020 IEEE.