RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
May 20, 2025– 5 minutes read time
Overview
Face ID has been the default security feature for Apple’s smartphones since its debut. However, if you would like to share your iPhone with a partner, friend, or child, unlocking might be a little difficult. Fortunately, just like Touch ID allows you to save multiple fingerprints, there is a way to enable another person’s face to unlock your iPhone. Let’s explore how to add another Face ID.
Why You Will Like This Tip
- Set up an Alternate Appearance for Face ID to allow other family members or friends to unlock your device in case of emergency.
- If someone is sharing an iPhone, adding two appearances to Face ID ensures both users can get into the phone.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.4.1.
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Add Another Face ID
Before we begin, it’s essential to note that the Alternate Appearance option is designed to enable the use of Face ID and Apple Pay while wearing glasses, sunglasses, facemasks, hats, and other similar accessories.
Please be aware that if you set up this feature to add the face of a partner, friend, or child so that they can unlock your phone, they will have full access to your device.
Now, here’s how to add a second Face ID by adding an alternate appearance.
First, open the Settings app, and select Face ID & Passcode option. You will be prompted to enter your passcode to continue. Refer to the image below:
Next, tap Set Up an Alternate Appearance option. See the image below:
Now, tap Get Started and follow the on-screen prompts to add a second face to Face ID. See the following image:
Next, if you do not see the Set Up an Alternate Appearance button, you may already have an alternate appearance saved. The only way to remove an alternate appearance and add a new one is to tap Reset Face ID. When resetting Face ID, you will need to set up your own face again before setting up the alternate appearance. Refer to the image below:
That’s how to add another face to Face ID. Once you have set up an Alternate Appearance for Face ID, they should have no problem using Face ID to unlock your device. This can be incredibly useful in the event of an emergency in which you are unable to unlock your phone yourself.
Be aware that if you have locked any apps with Face ID, any other faces you have saved as alternate appearances will also be able to unlock them. Alternate faces will also be able to make purchases with Face ID.
Add Face ID When Wearing a Mask
Additionally, you can setup an Alternate Appearance when wearing a mask. First, head to:
Settings > Face IO & Passcode
You will be prompted to enter your passcode to continue. See the image below:
Next, scroll down and tap Setup Face ID with a Mask for Alternate Appearance. See the following image:
Now, tap Use Face ID with a Mask and follow the on-screen prompts. Refer to the image below:
Disclaimer
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― R. Buckminster Fuller
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