RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
July 7, 2026 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
Face ID can be used to unlock apps on the iPhone. For example, when we open our Messenger app, Face ID quickly identifies me and lets us in. This saves us from needing to enter the passcode.
Whether Face ID works with an app depends on the app’s developers and what they have programmed it to do. You will most often find Face ID as a login option for financial, banking, or password manager apps. Fortunately, by following the steps below, you can easily see which of your installed apps work with Face ID and enable Face ID for each app if you choose to. Keep in mind that you will need to enable Face ID in Settings before following these steps! Let’s explore how to enable Face ID for apps on iPhone to make logins easier.
Key Takeaways
- Save time by using Face ID instead of entering a passcode.
- Avoid having to remember a unique passcode each time you log in to a secure app.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.5.
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Adding Face ID for an iPhone App
1. Open the Settings app, and select Face ID & Passcode. Refer to the image below:
2, Enter your iPhone passcode and select Other Apps. See the below image:
3. Green toggles show you which apps have Face ID enabled. See the following image:
4. A gray toggle means Face ID is disabled. Tap the toggle to change it to green and enable Face ID for that app. Refer to the image below:
5.You can natively lock apps on your iPhone using Face ID. Just touch and hold an app icon, tap Require Face ID, and confirm. See the image below:
Note! This will not add the app to the Other Apps list.
6. To undo, touch and hold an app icon then tap Don’t Require Face ID.
Note! If you select your Photos app to require Face ID, your Camera app will not show your photos or videos.
That’s how to turn Face ID on for your apps. Now, when you open an enabled app, you can sign in with Face ID instead of entering a password or passcode each time. You can come back and add an app to Face ID if you download another Face ID available app.
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