How to revoke face id access for apps
Mia Phillips
Updated on March 29, 2026
If you’re wondering how to put a password on your apps, Face ID is a great way to go.
This article will tell you how to set up Face ID in an app. Face ID can be used to unlock apps on the iPhone. For example, when I open my Day One journaling app, it pretty quickly recognizes it’s me and lets me in. This saves me from needing to enter the passcode. Whether or not Face ID works with an app depends on the app’s developers and what they’ve programmed the app to be able to do. But you can easily see which of your apps will work with Face ID within Settings; you can also turn Face ID on for apps in the same place. Here’s how to put Face ID on apps in settings on the iPhone.
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If you want to know how to add Face ID to your apps, the first thing to know is you do it in Settings. For more ways to customize your iPhone’s security, check out our Tip of the Day.
- Open the Settings app.
- Select Face ID & Passcode.
Toggle on the apps you want to let use Face ID for unlocking.
Now, when you go to open an enabled app, you’ll be able to sign in using your Face ID.
If you’ve been on Facebook for a while, odds are good that you’ve tried and abandoned quite a few apps. It’s a good idea to clear them out now and then, on the off chance that one goes rogue and does something nasty. Here’s how.
Facebook apps can be useful and fun, but they also have permission to do all sorts of things with your info.
For the apps you use regularly and trust, that’s not a big problem, but if you’ve got a lot of apps that you tried once and then stopped using or forgot about, that could turn into a problem one day. Fortunately, it’s fairly simple to revoke permissions of individual apps. Here’s what to do:
- Log on to Facebook.
- Click the drop-down arrow next to Home in the upper right, then select “Account Settings.”
Step 2: Account Settings.
- Select “Apps” on the left sidebar.
- Scan the list and click the “x” on the right of any app you want to clear. Its permissions will be revoked and you won’t see it anymore (unless you decide to give it another go one day). Step 4: Revoke permissions.
That’s it! If you’ve got a lot of apps, this process can take some time, but it’s a good idea to clear the brush every now and then to ensure your privacy is as secure as it can be.
With every iOS update, Face ID becomes faster, smarter, and securer. So, it makes sense to use Face ID to sign in to apps on your iPhone and iPad Pro rather than depending upon a passcode. Moreover, if you optimally use your Face ID, you won’t have to remember usernames & passwords of each app or website. All you need to do is a glance, and you will be logged in to your respective accounts. Let’s check it out!
How to Sign Into Apps with Face ID on iPhone and iPad Pro
Step #1. Launch the Supported app and tap Sign in.
Step #2. Now, allow the app to use your username or password. To do so, tap on the login details that show up above the keyboard.
Step #3. Next, simply glance at your iPhone to Sign in.
If you have skipped the above step during the app setup, set up the Face ID lock from the app’s settings.
Manage Face ID Access for Specific Apps
iOS lets you manage the apps that use Face ID. If you no longer want to use the facial recognition technology with any app, you can revoke its access. To get it done, follow the below steps.
Step #1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step #2. Tap on Face ID & Passcode → Now, enter your iPhone’s passcode to proceed.
Step #3. Next, tap on Other Apps.
Step #4. Next up, you should see all the apps which you have allowed/disallowed to use Face ID.
Up next, turn OFF/ON the switch next to the specific apps based on your requirement.
In the end, quit settings to finish.
Signing Off
Thanks to Face ID, you can unlock your iOS device and sign in to apps with just a glance. And since you can now unlock iPhone Face ID even with a mask, things are better than ever! But that’s not all, you can further employ the Face ID feature to:
With the recent outcry about Cambridge Analytica and Facebook Data scandal, you probably want to review your Facebook privacy settings. While some users are set to delete Facebook account once and for all, many are amidst the concern for what data Facebook has stored. Here’s how you can download your Facebook data and revoke Facebook app’s access to your data.
Get to know what data Facebook has stored
As we know, Facebook has stored a great deal of your personal data. To download a copy of your Facebook data, simply:
- Login with Facebook in your browser
- Go to General Account Settings
- Navigate to “Download a copy”
- Then, Click on “Start My Archive”
After the archive is completed, the copy of your Facebook data is sent to the Email address associated with your FB account.
If you can’t access your email account, simply navigate to “Download a copy” and select Download Archive after the archive is done.
With the data in your hand, you can now choose to either delete your Facebook account or revoke Facebook app’s access to your data or keep using Facebook as it is.
Revoke Facebook app’s Access to your Data
After seeing what it has in store about you, you might want to revoke the Facebook app’s access to your data, a However, the task is can be a wearisome. In order to remove the app’s access, simply:
- Login with your Facebook Account
- Go to Settings
- Navigate to “Apps”
- Then Select Apps you want to delete and click on Remove
- Select Remove on the Popup after you review to delete all the posts associated with the apps
However, just removing app from Facebook account doesn’t guarantee that data has been completely deleted. You will need to contact the developer to delete it from Developer’s database. Moreover, to delete your valuable data once and for all, message the app’s developers and follow the instructions.
So, did you revoke Facebook app’s access to your data? Or opted out to delete Facebook permanently? Let us know in the comment section below.
“Yeah, what’s up?” Tim turns around and … Tim’s personal album is unlocked on his iPhone, which is in his friend’s hands.
Yup, that’s all it takes for Apple’s dexterous Face ID to unlock your device. It’s a fast algorithm which was made to make life easier, provided that your iPhone is still in your hands.
When it is not, it’s sort of an open gate. It is as if your password is written on your forehead for everyone to see.
They are on your workstation, they glance at your face and enter the password written right there, on that forehead of yours into the system and they are in.
Reminds me of that particular scene from Demolition Man (1993) where Simon Phoenix faces a retina scan. Now that required some effort which Face ID won’t.
It may come to you that you probably shouldn’t have some of your apps locked through Face ID. Maybe they have some sensitive data or personal stuff, who knows, but it’s better to keep them after the strong wall of the unbreakable passcode.
Yes, it may take some effort to type in that passcode (who are we kidding, it’s just a few digits). But, the chances of you unknowingly glancing at your iPhone or other devices to grant access is much higher than you accidentally typing in your whole passcode to open up an app, or your device for that matter.
So without further ado, let’s get on with… managing your Face ID for apps and blocking its use for authentication.
We can do it through either one of the two ways mentioned below…
Through the Settings App
A six-step process
For this method, we start by …
Settings app on the iPhone home screen
- Open up the Settings app.
Face ID & Passcode
2. Here down below, is the Face ID & Passcode Touch it to enter
iPhone Passcode
3. Once entered you will be asked for your passcode to proceed. Enter your passcode.
Use Face ID for Other Apps
4. Here, in the Use Face ID For option, select Other Apps.
Other Apps
5. You will be taken to a screen with all the apps listed which may or may not be using Face ID.
6. Here, toggle the option of using Face ID on or off in front of the individual apps.
And that’s it. The required set up is now finished. The apps with the settings set to “off” won’t be using your Face ID for authentication anymore.
Through a Specific App’s Settings
A three-step process
If you only require one of your apps to not use Face ID, then it is better to do it through the app’s own settings. Follow this very simple three-step process:
- Open up the SettingsApp again…
- Here, instead of going to the Face ID & Passcode option, scroll down to find the particular app and open it to reveal its permissions.
- Once here, scroll down and go to Face ID and turn it Off… or On if you want to activate it.
Facebook’s Single Sign On service makes logging in and creating accounts for apps, games, and services easy. But when you use Facebook to log in, Facebook gives those apps access to your data — a lot of your data.
Worse, Facebook can give those apps access to the data of your friends, even if those friends haven’t downloaded the app or consented in any way.
There are a number of ways to reduce the amount of data you share with Facebook — including providing fake information in your profile, changing profile settings so that certain information displays only to you, and stopping apps from collecting your data entirely.
But one of the best ways to ensure that you aren’t sharing anything is to check your third-party app list and see exactly what you’re providing to these services. If necessary, you can even disable Facebook’s app platform altogether.
- The quickest way to remove apps on Facebook’s iPhone app
- How to change app permissions on Facebook’s iPhone app
- How to change app permissions on Facebook on the web
- How to disable Facebook’s app platform altogether
The quickest way to remove apps on Facebook’s iPhone app
Facebook offers a “Privacy Checkup” tutorial that can quickly help you remove unwanted apps en masse. Here’s how.
- Launch Facebook from your Home screen.
- Tap on the Menu tab in the bottom right corner.
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on Settings.
Press Continue.
Make sure your Profile security is where you want it, then press Next.
We recommend setting almost everything in this screen to Only me unless you really want that data accessible.
You’ll be asked whether you’d just like to delete the app and its permissions (which includes any login information for a related site), or if you’d like to delete the app and any activity it may have added to your Facebook profile.
Once you’re finished reviewing your apps, press Done.
Warning: If you have more than 100 apps, you may have to go through the Privacy Checkup several times to view all of them.
How to revoke app permissions on Facebook for iPhone
- Launch Facebook from your Home screen.
- Tap on the Menu tab in the bottom right corner.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on Settings.
- Select Account Settings.
Tap on Apps near the bottom.
To remove single apps:
- Tap on Logged in with Facebook.
- Tap on the app you want to remove.
- Tap Remove app at the bottom.
How to change app permissions on Facebook on the web
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
From here, you can edit the permissions for individual apps (by hovering over them and pressing the Edit button), or press the X button to remove them altogether.
How to disable Facebook’s app platform altogether
If you have too many apps to review at present or you want to turn everything off until you can better assess, Facebook has a dead man’s switch that essentially turns off all data connections between your Facebook app and third-party apps. Here’s how to enable it.
On your iPhone
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
On the web
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
Select Disable Platform.
Any questions about Facebook and privacy?
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Facebook and your privacy, drop them below!
You can require a password for every purchase or require a password every 15 minutes.
You can choose how often you want to enter your password when you buy items (including in-app purchases) from the App Store and iTunes Store:
- Always Require—Every time you make a purchase, you’ll be asked to enter your password, even if you’re signed in with your Apple ID.
- Require After 15 Minutes—If you entered your password within the last 15 minutes, you won’t be asked to enter your password again.
If you don’t want to enter a password when you download free items, follow the steps below and turn off password protection for free items.
Require a password on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Media & Purchases.
- Tap the blue account icon at the top of the screen.
- Tap Password Settings, then choose the setting that you want.
If you don’t see Password Settings, you have turned on Face ID or Touch ID for App Store and iTunes Purchases. To change this, go back to Settings, tap “Face ID and Passcode” or “Touch ID and Passcode”, then turn off Face ID or Touch ID next to iTunes & App Store.
Require a password on your computer
- On your Mac, choose the Apple menu () at the top of your screen, then choose System Preferences.
- Click Apple ID.
- Click Media & Purchases.
- Select the settings that you want for free downloads and purchases. If you have Touch ID turned on for purchases, you won’t see this menu.
If you’re using an older version of macOS, open iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences, then click the Store tab.
On a PC
If you’re using a PC, open iTunes. From the top of the iTunes window, choose Edit, then choose Preferences. Click the Store tab. Then select the settings that you want for purchases and free downloads.
Require a password on your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD
- From the Home screen, select Settings.
- Select Users and Accounts.
- Select [your name]’s Account.
- Under Require Password, choose the settings that you want for purchases and free downloads.
On your Apple TV (3rd generation)
- From the Home screen, select Settings > iTunes Store > Sign In.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
- After you click Submit, you’ll see a screen that says “Remember Password?” Select your preferred level of protection:
- Choose Yes if you want the Apple TV to remember your password for purchases as long as you’re signed in with your Apple ID.
- Choose No if you want to enter your password each time that you make a purchase in the iTunes Store.
To change your password settings, sign out, then follow the steps above to sign in again.
About turning off password protection
You can’t completely turn off password protection for paid items on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer. On Apple TV, you can turn off password protection for both free and paid items.
If you enabled Touch ID or Face ID for App Store and iTunes Store purchases, you’ll be asked to use Touch ID or Face ID for every download, even if the item is free.
Manage what kids buy or download
If you use Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy to control what kids buy. When a child asks to buy an item or download a free item, the family organizer can approve or decline the request.
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Touch ID and Face ID are convenient, but not as secure as only using a strong passcode (mostly because biometric data doesn’t have the same legal protections). If you want to turn them off, here’s how.
We’re talking here about how to actually turn off Touch ID or Face ID on your iPhone. There’s also a way to temporarily disable these unlock functionalities by rapidly pressing your power button five times (or, on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X, hold down that button while pressing either volume button)—the same shortcut that pulls up the emergency calls screen. When you do this, biometric unlocking is temporarily disabled, and you’ll have to enter your passcode to access your phone.
How to Disable Touch ID or Face ID (But Still Use a Passcode)
Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (on an iPhone X, it’s Face ID & Passcode instead). You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode.
On the Touch ID & Passcode page (or Face ID & Passcode page on the iPhone X), turn off all the settings in the “Use Touch ID For” section—“iPhone Unlock” and “Apple Pay” and “iTunes & App Store.”
Now, you will only be able to unlock your iPhone, use Apple Pay, or pay for purchases from iTunes and the App Store by entering your passcode.
The biggest problem with turning Touch ID or Face ID off is that you are more likely to use a weak passcode for convenience; even a six digit numeric passcode isn’t strong enough. With Touch ID and Face ID, you’re able to use a strong passcode without having the hassle of having to enter it too often. If you are going to turn them off, make sure you still use a strong alphanumeric passcode. Here’s how to set one.
How to Disable the Passcode Also (But Seriously, Don’t)
If you really want, you can also disable the passcode. This means you’ll be able to unlock your iOS device just by pressing the Home button. This can be very convenient if you’ve got an iPad that never leaves your home, but is a really terrible thing to do on your iPhone or any device with personal information that is going to leave the security of your home.
If you’re sure you want to disable the passcode, go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (on an iPhone X, it’s Face ID & Passcode instead). You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode.
Tap the “Turn Passcode Off” option, and then tap “Turn Off” to confirm.
You’ll need to enter your passcode once more, but then it will be turned off until you turn it back on again.
Facebook’s Single Sign On service makes logging in and creating accounts for apps, games, and services easy. But when you use Facebook to log in, Facebook gives those apps access to your data — a lot of your data.
Worse, Facebook can give those apps access to the data of your friends, even if those friends haven’t downloaded the app or consented in any way.
There are a number of ways to reduce the amount of data you share with Facebook — including providing fake information in your profile, changing profile settings so that certain information displays only to you, and stopping apps from collecting your data entirely.
But one of the best ways to ensure that you aren’t sharing anything is to check your third-party app list and see exactly what you’re providing to these services. If necessary, you can even disable Facebook’s app platform altogether.
- The quickest way to remove apps on Facebook’s iPhone app
- How to change app permissions on Facebook’s iPhone app
- How to change app permissions on Facebook on the web
- How to disable Facebook’s app platform altogether
The quickest way to remove apps on Facebook’s iPhone app
Facebook offers a “Privacy Checkup” tutorial that can quickly help you remove unwanted apps en masse. Here’s how.
- Launch Facebook from your Home screen.
- Tap on the Menu tab in the bottom right corner.
Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on Settings.
Press Continue.
Make sure your Profile security is where you want it, then press Next.
We recommend setting almost everything in this screen to Only me unless you really want that data accessible.
You’ll be asked whether you’d just like to delete the app and its permissions (which includes any login information for a related site), or if you’d like to delete the app and any activity it may have added to your Facebook profile.
Once you’re finished reviewing your apps, press Done.
Warning: If you have more than 100 apps, you may have to go through the Privacy Checkup several times to view all of them.
How to revoke app permissions on Facebook for iPhone
- Launch Facebook from your Home screen.
- Tap on the Menu tab in the bottom right corner.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap on Settings.
- Select Account Settings.
Tap on Apps near the bottom.
To remove single apps:
- Tap on Logged in with Facebook.
- Tap on the app you want to remove.
- Tap Remove app at the bottom.
How to change app permissions on Facebook on the web
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
From here, you can edit the permissions for individual apps (by hovering over them and pressing the Edit button), or press the X button to remove them altogether.
How to disable Facebook’s app platform altogether
If you have too many apps to review at present or you want to turn everything off until you can better assess, Facebook has a dead man’s switch that essentially turns off all data connections between your Facebook app and third-party apps. Here’s how to enable it.
On your iPhone
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
On the web
- Go to Facebook on your web browser of choice.
- Click on the Menu button (looks like an upside-down triangle) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings.
Select Disable Platform.
Any questions about Facebook and privacy?
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Facebook and your privacy, drop them below!
