Security & account
Sign in with Face ID or fingerprint (passkeys)
Sign in with Face ID, Touch ID, your fingerprint or Windows Hello instead of typing codes.
Before you start
- A phone or computer with Face ID, fingerprint or a screen lock.
The steps at a glance
Step 1 of 4
Tap Settings in the menu, then tap Security in the "Jump to a section" row (or scroll down to the Two-step sign-in box).
Under Face ID and fingerprint (passkeys), tap Add Face ID or fingerprint.
Type a Device name (e.g. My iPhone) and tap Set up Face ID or fingerprint.
Your phone or computer asks for Face ID, fingerprint or PIN. Confirm it.
✅ How do I know it worked?
- You see Face ID / fingerprint added. Next time, tap Sign in with Face ID or fingerprint.
⚠️ Common mistakes
ProblemYour browser doesn't offer it.FixUse an up-to-date Safari, Chrome or Edge, and turn on a screen lock.
ProblemYou lost the phone.FixRemove it from the list on another device, and sign in with an email code or recovery code.