The newly introduced privacy and security features for Messenger on iOS, add Face ID, and Touch ID authentication for the app to be opened. Take a tour to know how to enable the Messenger app lock to stop snooping pals from checking on your messages. It does not take more than a few seconds to activate it.
How to enable Facebook Messenger app lock for iOS
Like many other apps, the Facebook Messenger app is now equipped with settings that allow users to hide their messages from others. So, you can let a friend borrow your phone without worrying and that person still won’t be able to access your Messenger chats. Find out how to enable Messenger App lock for iOS.
- Open Facebook Messenger app for iOS.
- Click the Profile icon.
- Choose Privacy.
- Go to App lock.
- Enable Require Face ID.
The app has introduced 2 new privacy controls – Face ID and Touch ID authentication that help you maintain privacy. Here’s how to use them.
How do I enable Face ID on Messenger?
Require Face ID update for Facebook Messenger app adds an extra layer of security to Messenger chats.
Open Facebook Messenger app for iOS. Make sure you are using the latest version of the app. If you are not running the latest version, download and install it first.
Next, click on the Profile icon visible in the upper-left corner of your iPhone screen.
Choose the Privacy option, when seen.
Next, scroll down to locate the ‘App Lock’ option. Click it.
When the new screen appears, simply toggle the switch for ‘Require Face ID’ to ‘On’ position to enable the Facebook Messenger lock icon.
This privacy control will configure the Messenger app to use Face ID to unlock the app. You can still reply to messages from notifications and answer calls while the messenger is locked. The feature is safe for use as your Face ID will not be transmitted to or stored by Facebook.
Facebook, Inc. notes that the feature is similar to that offered by Instagram, which runs some more fine-grained controls for messaging.
How to unlock Messenger Lock?
Open the Messenger app on your iPhone, go to Privacy > App Lock > Require Face ID. Disable the toggle by sliding it to the Off position. This will unlock the Messenger lock.
It’s worthy to note here that your Face ID and data related to it are not transmitted to or stored by Facebook. Moreover, you can change the settings at any time in your device’s settings.
Hope that makes sense!
