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Enabling Biometrics

Log in with Face ID or fingerprint.

2 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Enabling Biometrics

Use Face ID or fingerprint to log in securely.

Benefits of Biometric Login

  • Faster than typing passwords
  • More secure than PINs
  • Convenient for frequent use
  • Protects sensitive actions

Setting Up Face ID (iPhone)

Requirements

  • iPhone X or newer
  • Face ID set up in iOS settings

Enable in ClapPay

  1. Open ClapPay app
  2. Go to Settings → Security
  3. Toggle Face ID ON
  4. Confirm with Face ID scan
  5. Done!

Setting Up Touch ID (iPhone)

Requirements

  • iPhone with Touch ID (5S - 8, SE)
  • Fingerprint registered in iOS

Enable in ClapPay

  1. Open ClapPay app
  2. Go to Settings → Security
  3. Toggle Touch ID ON
  4. Confirm with fingerprint
  5. Done!

Setting Up Fingerprint (Android)

Requirements

  • Android device with fingerprint sensor
  • Fingerprint registered in Android settings

Enable in ClapPay

  1. Open ClapPay app
  2. Go to Settings → Security
  3. Toggle Fingerprint ON
  4. Confirm with fingerprint
  5. Done!

What Biometrics Unlock

  • App login
  • Viewing sensitive information
  • Confirming transactions
  • Changing settings

When You Still Need Password

  • First login on new device
  • After 24 hours of inactivity
  • Biometric fails multiple times
  • Changing security settings

Disabling Biometrics

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Toggle biometric option OFF
  3. Enter password to confirm

Troubleshooting

Biometric Not Working

  • Clean sensor/camera
  • Re-register in device settings
  • Restart the app
  • Restart your device

Not Seeing Option

  • Device may not support biometrics
  • Enable in device settings first
  • Update to latest app version

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