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Coinbase Face ID Not Working on iPhone: Biometric Login (Proven Solutions).
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Meta Description: Coinbase Face ID Not Working on iphone? Whatever the problem with biometric logging, Face ID settings, or both, learn to fix, enable, and re-enable using proven solutions and frequently asked questions.

Feeling like you need to type some passcode to unlock your Coinbase app, or even it is not unlocking at all? You are not alone. Coinbase Face ID Not Working on iphone is a widespread issue, particularly following an iOS update, update on the app, or a Face ID update.

The good news? This is primarily by a mere setting, permission or an interim software glitch. This tutorial will show you the exact steps you have to follow to troubleshoot Coinbase Face ID on iPhone.

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**What Is Face ID Login Coinbase and How It Works?**

Face ID on Coinbase lets you:

* Unlock the app quickly
* Confirm sensitive actions
* Have an added security with no typing passwords.

Coinbase uses the Face ID system of Apple and not its facial recognition. It implies that in case Face ID is off or wrongly configured or even out of service in iOS, Coinbase biometric login will not work either.

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**Coinbase Face ID Not Working On iPhone occurs because of the following reasons.**

When you know the cause you can correct the problem in a shorter time.

The face ID is off in iOS or Coinbase App.

Face ID permissions are offable, after updates or reinstalls, either at the system level or within the Coinbase app.

The attacker stole $3.425 million using this bug.

Larger iOS updates even interim biometric permissions. Likewise, the old versions of the Coinbase apps may make Face ID prompts disappear.

The problem of biometric data or camera could be encountered in the future.

Unless Face ID himself is working consistently across your iPhone (Apple Pay, App Store, banking apps), Coinbase cannot do so as well.

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Check It Out Before Breaking It Even Deeper.

Are these quick examinations first--they usually fix the problem at once:

*Enable other apps with the Face ID.
Clean the **TrueDepth camera** (top of the screen).
* Take off the sunglasses, masks or barriers.
Recent updates You can restart the Coinbase app and restart again.

Still, Face ID does not work, proceed.

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## **Coinbase Face ID Not Working on iPhone: How to Fix it.

Follow these steps in order. Stop once Face ID works again.

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First, it is necessary to turn on Face ID in Coinbase iOS settings.

iOS has controls on the use of Face ID.

Go to:

* **Settings → Face ID & Passcode**
* Enter your passcode
Ensure that Coinbase under Use Face ID For is switched to the ON position.

With it disabled, Coinbase will not be able to use Face ID.

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In the Coinbase App, face ID needs to be re-enabled.

Coinbase also possesses a biometric switch.

Open Coinbase:

* Go to **Settings → Security**
* Turn **Face ID** OFF
* Restart the app
* Turn **Face ID** back ON

This renews the biometric session.

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### **3) Restart Your iPhone**

Restart will remove temporary Face ID glitches and authentication issues- particularly post updates.

This is a one-step solution to biometric problems that will happen more frequently than one anticipates.

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### **4) Update Coinbase App**

One of the leading causes of the failures of Face ID is old apps.

Go to:

* **App Store → Updates**
The latest version of Coinbase can be installed.

Biometric logins are usually featured in bug fixes.

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Patch Versions: Update iOS (Patch Versions Matter).

And in case you have recently updated to a big iOS version, you should look in the minor patches.

Go to:

* **Settings General Software Update.

Face ID permission bugs are common in patch releases.

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Check Screen Time & restrictions: 7) Content restrictions: 8) Screen Time restrictions: 9) Managing Your Account.

Screen Time has the ability to block biometric access.

Go to:

* **Settings Screen Time Content and Privacy Restrictions.
* Make sure that biometric features are not limited.

Date rape test: Temporarily disable the restrictions.

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### **7) Reset Face ID on iPhone**

In case Face ID does not work in many applications, wipe it down.

Steps:

* **Settings → Face ID & Passcode**
* Tap **Reset Face ID**
* Set up Face ID again
* Retry Coinbase login

This fixes biometric data corruptions.

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### **8) Reinstall the Coinbase App**

In case Face ID permissions were corrupted:

* Delete Coinbase
* Restart iPhone
* Reinstall from App Store
* Log in using password
* Re-enable Face ID in settings

Caution: Your crypto is secure- it is attached to your account, rather than the application.

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9) Face ID Attention Settings.

Attention settings are a problem that results in Face ID failure among some users.

Try:

* **Settings → Face ID & Passcode**
**Require Attention Face ID Disability
* Test Coinbase again

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### **10) Temporarily Use Passcode (Security First)

In the event that Face ID is still not able to identify, when troubleshooting, enter your passcode. Do not put security off solely to be convenient.

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The use of Face ID as a two-factor authenticated system on Coinbase is the safest way to identify a person.

* Have a powerful device passcode.
* Only use trusted devices with Face ID.
* Put a lock on your iPhone when lost.
* Do not use jailbroken gadgets (biometrics might not work)

Face ID is safe, but only in conjunction with proper hygiene of the device.

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You can contact the coinbase support when you are in need of it.

Contact Coinbase support if:

* Face ID is supported in iPhone but never shown in Coinbase.
Coinbase settings do not display Face ID whatsoever.
* Biometric log in will fail post reinstal and updates.

Prepare:

* iPhone model
* iOS version
* Coinbase app version
* (where possible) screenshots of settings.

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## **FAQs**

Why has Coinbase ceased to use Face ID on my iPhone?

Typically because of updates to the apps, a permission is reinstated, or Face ID is turned off in the iOS settings.

#### 2) Does the re-installation of Coinbase eliminate Face ID?

Yes, Face ID will have to be re-enabled.

How much safer is Face ID than a passcode on Coinbase?

Both of them are safe, and Face ID does not compromise security.

### **4) What makes Face ID work in other applications but not Coinbase?

Coinbase specific permissions can be switched off. Check iOS and Coinbase settings.

### **5) Does Face ID malfunction with iOS updates?

Yes. The updates occasionally clear the permissions or cause temporary bugs.

Yes, it will clear my data on Face ID.

No. It does not reset your apps or files but just biometric data.

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## **Conclusion**

In cases where Coinbase face ID not working on iPhone, the problem is nearly always due to permission, outdated software, or face id misconfigured. In order to enable biometric logging again as fast and secure as possible, revising iOS settings, updating Coinbase security settings, and updating everything will help to restore the biometric login.
