Set up Touch ID on your device
Touch ID is a fingerprint recognition feature designed and implemented by Apple Inc. Android smartphones and tablets also take advantage of this fingerprint recognition technology to make logins both secure and convenient. In this article, we’ll explain how to set up Touch ID on your iPhone and Android devices.
Next, you’ll learn how to set up Touch ID for our best password manager to access all your sensitive data and valuable info more easily and securely. Read to the end to see how Passwarden saves you lots of time and headaches when managing your data.
How to set up Touch ID on your iPhone
You should set a passcode for your iPhone before you can set up Touch ID by following these steps:
- Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, and enter your passcode.
- Tap Add a Fingerprint and gently touch the Touch ID sensor with your finger so that the device can recognize your fingerprint. Hold your finger there until you're asked to lift your finger.
- Continue lifting and resting your finger to make small to the position of your finger each time.
- Next, you’re asked to adjust your grip by holding your device as you usually would, and touch the Touch ID sensor with the outer parts of your fingertip instead.
How to set up fingerprint security on your Android device
The following steps are for a Samsung (as an example) smartphone, and it may differ depending on the device brand or model:
- Go to Settings and tap Lock screen and security.
- Find Screen lock type and tap it.
- Follow the instructions to add your fingerprint. You will be prompted to lift and rest your finger on the home button a few times. Your fingerprint(s) will be added to the list authorized for your device.
Set up Touch ID for our password manager too
Our best password manager –Passwarden– allows you to set up Touch ID to ask for your fingerprint upon launching. This way, only you can unlock your passwords along with other stored sensitive data. Follow the steps below to manage Passwarden biometric unlock settings on your iOS device.
- Tap Settings and enable Unlock with Touch ID.
- Confirm your Master password and select Enable.
- Now, you’ll be asked to unlock your Passwarden account with your Touch ID.
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Access and manage all your passwords with just one touch. Use fingerprint recognition as your master password to reach all your passwords and edit them with ease. You can use all the features Passwarden has to offer safely and conveniently by setting up Touch ID.
Benefits of Passwarden make your life a lot easier
Managing passwords is a never-ending chore of our time. It includes creating unique and strong passwords and keeping them all in mind. Also, You have to change them periodically to ensure security against hackers.
Passwarden helps you master your cyber identity with your unique fingerprint. It makes your cyber-life easier and ends your password chaos by providing the features below:
Secure password-sharing
Break the dangerous habit of sending your login credentials and personal data over messengers or email. With our solution, you can create a shared vault to which you can invite trusted people. The information you share no longer gets intercepted by cybercriminals since you leave none for them.
Best-in-class Encryption
Our password manager applies state-of-the-art encryption as a cybersecurity standard. It will scramble your data, making them unreadable to unwelcome parties. If your data ever get intercepted by would-be hackers, they won’t be able to decipher it. Also, we don’t have keys to decrypt your data while syncing with servers.
Two-Factor Authentication
This safety feature is adopted by most online platforms to provide maximum security to their users. During the login process, the user is prompted to confirm the operation on another point of contact of their choice. 2FA assures you that no one but you can access your passwords.
Robust Password Generator
Simple passwords are no longer acceptable on services that require account creation. Also, you are advised against using the same password for several accounts. Passwarden generates robust passwords using all the allowed characters. You can define the length of the password and then store it in a safe Vault.
Cross-device Syncing
Passwarden allows you to access your Vaults on any device, using only your fingerprint. You can create passwords and enter data, change/edit them, and get updated wherever you need them.
Autofill Option
Our Autofill Option can speed up your login process by filling out the empty fields in your web browser. Required fields will instantly get filled out with your unique touch!
