Set Up Face ID or Touch ID

iPhone Face ID and Passcode Settings for Enhanced Security and Convenience in Device Access
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Biometric authentication is one of the first lines of defense for your iPhone. Not only is it faster than typing a passcode every time, but it also prevents others from easily unlocking your iPhone when you aren’t around. 

When you first set up your iPhone, you’ll be asked if you want to set up Face ID or Touch ID, depending on the model you have. However, if you skipped that at the time, you can still set it later. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and go to Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID & Passcode).
  3. Tap on Set Up Face ID (or Touch ID) and follow the instructions on your screen.

Now, unless someone gets a hold of your passcode, you’ll be the only one capable of unlocking your iPhone. If you have an iPhone with Face ID and want a bit of extra security, make sure to turn on Require Attention for Face ID. That way, you’ll need to be looking at your iPhone in order to use Face ID. Just be aware that you may need to keep this off if you wear certain sunglasses or accessibility eyewear.

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