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Lock or hide an app
Require Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to open an app, and hide eligible downloaded apps.
Follow a short, verified path based on current Apple documentation.
When this helps
Require Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to open an app, and hide eligible downloaded apps.
STEPS
How to do it
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Touch and hold the app
On the Home Screen, touch and hold the app.
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Require authentication
Tap Require Face ID, Require Touch ID, or Require Passcode.
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Lock or hide it
Choose to lock the app, or hide it if that option is available, then authenticate.
When you are done
You are done when the app requires authentication or appears in the Hidden folder.
Good to know
Some built-in apps cannot be hidden, and available actions vary by app.
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