Use Face ID (on supported models) to securely and conveniently unlock iPad, authorize purchases and payments, and sign in to many third-party apps by simply glancing at your iPad.
Face ID data is encrypted, isn’t saved to iCloud, and doesn’t leave your iPad. You can add an alternate appearance, choose when to use Face ID, and temporarily disable it. You’ll need a passcode set on your iPad to use it.
To use Face ID, you must also set a passcode on your iPad.
Set up Face ID or add an alternate appearance
- If you didn’t set up Face ID when you first set up your iPad, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set up Face ID, then follow the onscreen instructions.
- To set up an additional appearance for Face ID to recognize, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate Appearance, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Choose when to use Face ID
Use Face ID to unlock your iPad, automatically fill in passwords, authorize payments, and open password-protected apps.
Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, then turn on options below Use Face ID For.
Temporarily disable Face ID
You can temporarily keep Face ID from unlocking your iPad.
- Press and hold the top button and either volume button for 2 seconds.
- After the slider appears, tap Cancel to immediately lock iPad.
iPad locks automatically if you don’t touch the screen for a minute or so.
After you next unlock iPad with your passcode, Face ID is back on.
Turn off Face ID
- Open Settings and then tap Face ID & Passcode.
- Do one of the following:
- Turn off Face ID for specific items only: Turn off one or more of the options, such as Password AutoFill.
- Turn off Face ID: Tap Reset Face ID.
If your device is lost or stolen, you can prevent Face ID from being used to unlock your device. See Mark a device as lost in Find My.
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