Since its launch in October of last year along with the iPhone X, the Face ID functionality has received, in general, very positive comments, however, unlike the Touch ID function, one of the main criticisms has been the lack of support for multiple users. Fortunately, iOS 12 has added this capability to the operating system. Now it is possible to configure a second person in Face ID on the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Let’s see how to do it and so, when it reaches your hands, you will be ready to give access to your partner or whoever you want.
How to add a second person to Face ID on the iPhone with iOS 12?
The capacity that we are talking about is one of those things that Apple, strangely, keeps up its sleeve in such a way that even during the presentation of iOS 12 at the WWDC in June, this improvement did not allow adding a second person to Face ID in the iPhone.
Regarding the way you will find it on your iPhone, it is also easy for you to overlook it. Instead of appearing as “Add User” or something similar, the function is presented as “Alternative Appearance Settings” on the iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR, within the Face ID and password section. For now, it is only possible to configure two people or “appearances”.
The process is very simple:
- Open Settings
- Scroll down and select Face ID and password
- Touch Setting an alternative appearance
- Make the person you want to add as a second user perform the steps indicated below
The person you are adding will go through two facial sweeps. When it is added successfully, you will see a green checkmark as you see below.
Keep in mind that if you want to add another person, or eliminate the secondary user, you will have to reset Face ID, eliminating the two users. In addition, there is no warning to confirm the action – if you press it, it is reset to zero.
