This wikiHow teaches you how to enable and use your Touch ID to open locked notes in your iPhone's Notes app.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open your iPhone's Settings. This is the grey gear icon on home screen.
  2. 2
    Scroll down and tap Notes. It's in the fifth group of options on this page.
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  3. 3
    Select Password. This is the fifth option from the top of the screen in the "Notes" menu.
    • If you haven't created a password for your Notes yet, you'll need to fill out the Password, Verify (type your password again), and Hint fields listed here to continue.
  4. 4
    Slide the Use Touch ID switch right to the "On" position. It will turn green. If this option is greyed out, you'll need to set up your Touch ID first.
    • This option is at the top of the Password screen.
  5. 5
    Type in your Notes password.
  6. 6
    Tap OK. Now your password-protected notes will be accessible with Touch ID rather than a typed password.
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Updated: May 25, 2021
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Notes.
3. Select Password.
4. Slide the Use Touch ID switch right.
5. Type in your Notes password.
6. Tap OK.

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