How to Unlock Notes with Face ID on iPhone

For many Apple users, Notes is a very useful app where you can jot down your information. However, it may include data that you don’t want other people to see, such as personal addresses, passwords, financial details, and so on. Therefore, it’s important for you to enable password protection in Notes to secure your information. Now, the question is: how to set your notes password on iPhone/iPad and how do you unlock iPhone notes with face ID?

The answers are in the article below! It explains everything you need to know about how to protect your notes with passwords, Face ID, or Touch ID, if applicable.

Also Read: How to Transfer Notes from iPhone to iPhone >

How to Unlock Notes with Face ID/Touch ID

How to unlock notes on iPhone with face id iPhone 13/iPhone 12? Once the Face ID or Touch ID is enabled, it’s easy to unlock your notes with them. Simply tap on the lock icon in the upper right corner of your selected note. When your face or fingerprint is recognized, your note will be unlocked.

If you want to remove a lock from your note instead, tap on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner and then tap Remove.

How to Set your Notes Password on iPhone/iPad

On iPhone and iPad, there are two methods to create passwords for your notes: through Settings or the Notes app.

Set your Notes Password in iPhone Settings

In Settings, you can set up a password that applies to all locked notes. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to find Notes. Tap on it > Tap Password.
3. Tap on the account for which you choose to create a password.
   

   How to Set Note Password on iPhone/iPad

4. When prompted, enter your password in the Password and Verify sections. You can also create a Hint to remind you of which password you have chosen > Once finished, tap Done.
   

   Set up Notes Password in Settings

Set your Notes Password in Notes App

Now that your password is set up for the account you selected. You can lock your notes in the Notes app and here’s how:

1. Open the Notes app and go to the note you want to lock.
2. Tap on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner.
3. Then, tap Lock.
4. When prompted, enter the password you created for the selected account. Then, tap OK.
5. After step 4, a lock icon will show up in the upper right corner of your note. Tap the lock icon.
   

   Lock Your Note in the Notes App

Now your note is locked, with contents hidden until you unlock it.

Further Reading: How to Fix iPhone Notes Disappeared After iOS Update >

If you want to set up an individual password for each note, you can do so in the Notes app and simultaneously lock it. Please see the steps below:

1. Follow steps 1-3 in the previous section about how to lock your notes in the Notes app.
2. After you tap Lock, you can set up your password. Enter your password in the Password and Verify sections. You can also create a Hint to remind you of which password you have chosen.
3. Once finished, tap Done.
4. Then, a lock icon will show up in the upper right corner of your note. Tap the lock icon.
5. Now this selected note is locked with a password of your choice.

How to Lock Notes on your iPhone with Face ID/Touch ID

For Apple devices with Face ID or Touch ID, you can also enable them for your notes. First, you need to follow the steps below to allow Notes to use your Face ID or Touch ID.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Scroll down to find Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode. Tap on it.
3. When prompted, enter your device password.
4. Tap on Other Apps.
5. Toggle it on for Notes.

Now that you’ve allowed Notes to use Face ID or Touch ID, you can enable them for your notes, and here’s how:

1. Follow the instructions in the previous section about how to create passwords. When you reach step 5 in Settings or step 2 in the Notes app, you’ll see an option that says “Use Face ID” or “Use Touch ID”. Toggle it on to enable Face IDor Touch ID for your notes.
2. Then follow the steps afterward to lock your notes.
   

   Toggle on Face ID for Notes

If you don’t choose to enable your Face ID or Touch ID when you create the passwords but still want to do so afterward, you can still follow the steps above to do so. However, you will be asked to enter the password you created before.

Bonus Tip. How to Unlock Screen Passcode on iPhone

How to remove lock on old notes forgot password? Although there is no direct way to remove lock on old notes, AnyUnlock is one of the fantastic apps you can use to get rid of the passcode from your iOS-based device if you forget the screen passcode of your iPhone or iPad. The tool allows you to remove the passcode without entering it in just a few easy clicks. No matter whether you’re using 4-digit or 6-digit numeric code, custom alphanumeric code, Touch ID, or Face ID, AnyUnlock unlocks it right away and helps you regain full access to your iPhone. All you need to do is select your phone, choose the option that lets you remove the passcode, and it will take care of everything for you.

During the process, it will erase all the data on your iPhone. It will then also update the operating system to the latest version available on your device.

The following are the steps on how to use this app to remove the passcode from your iPhone.

Step 1. Download and install AnyUnlock on your computer. It is available for both Windows as well as Mac computers. Launch the app when it is fully installed on your computer. On the main screen, click on the option that says Unlock Screen Passcode.

Step 2. Click Start Now and hit the Download button to download the firmware for your iPhone model.

Step 3. When the firmware is downloaded, click on the Unlock Now button to start unlocking your iPhone. You should be able to see the live progress on your screen.

Step 4. The following message will appear when the passcode is removed from your iPhone.

You can now start setting up your iPhone as a new device.

Q&A

Is there any note that I can’t lock?

Yes, certain types of notes can’t be locked, including:

• Notes synced from third-party accounts, such as Gmail or Yahoo
• Notes that have PDFs, audio, video, Keynote, Pages, or Numbers
• Notes that you’ve shared with other people

Why is Face ID or Touch ID not working for notes?

“Why did my face id stop working for notes?” There may be multiple reasons why your Face ID or Touch ID is not working for notes. First, the note you intend to lock may be among those that can’t be locked. See the previous question for categories of notes that can’t be locked. Besides, if you create passwords and enable Face ID or Touch ID for Notes on one of your Apple devices but want to access the notes on another one, you may need to check whether Face ID or Touch ID is enabled for Notes on the device that you use to access the notes.

How safe is locked notes on iPhone?

The Lock feature is very helpful for you to keep your information safe in Notes. Once locked, the contents of your note will be hidden until you unlock it with passwords, Face ID, or Touch ID. What’s more, after you unlock the note, it will be automatically locked again if your device goes to sleep or you close the Notes app.

The Bottom Line

Do you still have any questions about how to lock your notes or enable Face ID or Touch ID for them? Please feel free to comment below and we’ll do our best to help you with any relevant issues!