How to Enable Touch ID/Face ID on Bybit App? (Biometric Login)

Accessing Biometric Authentication Settings

1. Launch the Bybit mobile application on an iOS or Android device that supports Touch ID or Face ID.

2. Log in using your existing credentials — email, phone number, or Google account — to reach the main dashboard.

3. Tap the profile icon located in the top-right corner of the screen to open the Account Center.

4. Navigate to Security Settings and select Biometric Login from the list.

5. Toggle the switch to enable biometric authentication. The app will prompt for device-level permission confirmation.

Device-Level Permission Requirements

1. On iOS devices, Bybit requests access to Face ID or Touch ID through the system’s native privacy framework.

2. Users must grant permission when prompted by the operating system; denying this step prevents biometric login activation.

3. Android devices require fingerprint enrollment via Settings > Security > Fingerprint before Bybit can register the sensor input.

4. Some Android models with facial recognition capabilities may not support third-party app integration unless the feature is explicitly enabled in device security options.

5. If the device lacks compatible hardware or has biometrics disabled at the OS level, the toggle remains inactive and displays a notification indicating unavailability.

Authentication Flow During Login

1. After enabling biometric login, closing and reopening the app triggers a biometric prompt instead of the standard password field.

2. A successful scan immediately grants access to the user’s session without requiring secondary verification steps.

3. Failed attempts are limited to five consecutive tries before the app falls back to manual credential entry.

4. Each biometric attempt is logged internally and contributes to the account’s recent activity timeline visible under Security History.

5. Session persistence remains unchanged — biometric login does not extend or shorten default timeout durations set by Bybit’s security policies.

Disabling or Resetting Biometric Access

1. To disable biometric login, return to Security Settings and toggle off the Biometric Login option.

2. This action revokes Bybit’s access to the device’s biometric subsystem but retains previously enrolled fingerprints or face data within the OS.

3. Users who reset their device passcode or delete all biometric profiles must re-enable and reconfigure biometric login in Bybit.

4. In cases where device firmware updates alter biometric behavior, users may need to re-authorize Bybit’s access manually after the update completes.

5. Disabling biometric login does not affect two-factor authentication settings or withdrawal whitelists already configured in the account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does enabling biometric login replace my Google Authenticator or SMS 2FA?A: No. Biometric login only affects the initial sign-in process. All other security layers including 2FA remain fully active and required for sensitive actions like withdrawals.

Q: Can I use biometric login on multiple devices simultaneously?A: Yes. Each device stores its own biometric binding locally. Enabling it on one phone does not impact or disable it on another registered device.

Q: Why does the biometric prompt appear even when I’m already logged in?A: Bybit initiates biometric verification upon app foregrounding after background suspension, especially if the session has been idle beyond the configured timeout threshold.

Q: Is my fingerprint or facial data stored on Bybit servers?A: No. Biometric templates never leave the device. Bybit only receives a cryptographic success/failure signal from the operating system’s secure enclave or trusted execution environment.