Having to enter your password and wait for verification codes every time you open the Binance APP can be quite tedious. After enabling Face ID or fingerprint login, you can get in with just a glance — fast and secure. First, make sure you've registered on Binance, then download the Binance APP latest version to your phone, as older versions may not support biometric login.
Prerequisites for Enabling Face ID
- Phone supports Face ID (iPhone X and later) or facial recognition (Android flagships)
- Face ID is already set up in your phone's system
- Binance APP is updated to the latest version
- You're logged into your Binance account
Steps to Enable Face ID on iPhone
Step 1: Go to Settings
Open the Binance APP and tap the profile icon in the upper left to enter your profile.
Step 2: Find Security Settings
On the profile page, find and tap the "Security" or "Security Settings" option.
Step 3: Enable Biometrics
Find the "Biometrics/Face ID" option and toggle it on. The system may ask you to enter your password or verification code to confirm your identity.
Step 4: Verify Face ID
After enabling, the system will ask you to verify with Face ID once to confirm it works properly. Once verification passes, setup is complete.
Enabling Facial Recognition or Fingerprint on Android
The process on Android is essentially the same, just with different terminology:
- Open the Binance APP and go to your profile
- Tap "Security Settings"
- Find "Biometrics" or "Fingerprint/Face Unlock"
- Toggle it on and complete verification
Depending on the Android model, it may support fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, or both.
What Can Face ID Be Used For?
Once enabled, Face ID can replace passwords in the following scenarios:
- APP Login: Scan your face to enter when opening the APP
- Trade Confirmation: Use Face ID to confirm buy/sell transactions
- Withdrawal Confirmation: Verify with Face ID when transferring or withdrawing crypto
- Settings Changes: Some security setting modifications can also be confirmed with Face ID
Is It Secure? Can Someone Else Unlock It?
Face ID has very high security. Apple's Face ID uses 3D facial recognition technology — photos or videos cannot fool it. The probability of someone else's face unlocking your device is approximately one in a million.
However, keep a few things in mind:
- Twins: Very similar-looking twins may cause misidentification
- Children under 13: Facial features are still developing, so accuracy may be insufficient
- Face masks: Some older models may not recognize faces with masks, though newer iPhones support this
Can Face ID and Password Login Coexist?
Yes. After enabling Face ID, password login is not disabled. If Face ID recognition fails, you can still enter your password to log in. Both methods coexist, giving you an additional convenient option.
Troubleshooting
Face ID Not Recognizing
- Confirm that Face ID works properly in your phone's system
- Disable and re-enable biometrics in the Binance APP
- Update the Binance APP to the latest version
- Restart your phone and try again
Switched to a New Phone
After switching phones, you'll need to log into your Binance account on the new phone and set up Face ID again. The new phone's Face ID data is independent and unrelated to the old phone.
Additional Security Recommendations
While Face ID is convenient, it's not recommended to rely on it alone. Enabling the following security measures together provides better protection:
- Google Authenticator
- Email verification
- SMS verification
- Anti-phishing code
Using multiple security measures together provides the maximum protection for your account assets.