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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 SettingsSecurity
  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 SettingsSecurity
  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 SettingsSecurity
  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 SettingsSecurity
  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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