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Apple iPhone
Add / Remove Touch ID

2026-10-05 09:30:42.206

Apple iPhone
Add / Remove Touch ID

Set up Touch ID on your Apple® iPhone® for fast, secure access. Remove saved fingerprints when troubleshooting or changing devices.

Before you begin

Ensure a passcode is set up.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Tap
    Touch ID & Passcode
    then enter the passcode.
  3. Tap
    Add a Fingerprint
    then do one of the following:
    • For first-time setup: Place your finger over the
      Home button
      then follow onscreen prompts to capture the fingerprint.
    • To add more Touch ID fingerprints, place your finger over the
      Home button
      then follow onscreen prompts to capture the fingerprint.
    • To remove Touch ID fingerprints, tap the fingerprint name then tap
      Delete Fingerprint
      .
    • To edit the Touch ID fingerprint name, tap the fingerprint name, update the info then tap the
      Checkmark icon
      .