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Security Settings

Configure how LockYit protects your vault.

Biometric Unlock​

Enable biometric authentication to unlock your vault quickly without typing your master password. The type of biometric used depends on your device and operating system:

PlatformBiometric Method
iPhone / iPadFace ID (face recognition) or Touch ID (fingerprint)
MacTouch ID (fingerprint sensor on the keyboard or trackpad)
AndroidFingerprint, face recognition, or iris scan (varies by device)
WindowsWindows Hello - face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN
LinuxNot supported
note

Biometric unlock is a convenience feature. Your master password is always used as the fallback if biometric authentication fails or is unavailable.

Enabling Biometrics​

You can turn on biometric unlock during Quick Setup, right after you create your account or sign in on a new device. If you chose Not Now there, turn it on here:

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Toggle Biometric Unlock on
  3. Enter your master password
  4. Authenticate with your biometric when prompted
  5. LockYit shows Biometric login enabled. From now on it asks for your biometric whenever you open or unlock it. See Biometric Login.

If your device can't turn it on, for example because the check was cancelled, LockYit shows Could not enable biometric unlock. Try again, or keep using your master password.

Disabling Biometrics​

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Toggle Biometric Unlock off
  3. LockYit shows Biometric unlock disabled. From now on, unlock with your master password.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)​

Add an extra layer of security to your account with TOTP-based two-factor authentication (requires a remote cloud session).

Enabling 2FA​

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Tap Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Enter your master password to confirm
  4. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
  5. Enter the 6-digit verification code
  6. 2FA is now active on your account

Using 2FA​

After enabling 2FA, you'll need to provide a verification code each time you login:

  1. Enter your email and master password as usual
  2. A dialog will prompt you for the 6-digit code
  3. Open your authenticator app and enter the current code
  4. You'll be signed in after successful verification

Disabling 2FA​

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Tap Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Enter your master password to confirm
  4. 2FA is now disabled
warning

Disabling 2FA removes the extra security layer from your account. Keep it enabled if possible.

App Auto Lock​

Configure how LockYit automatically locks your vault after periods of inactivity.

  1. Go to Settings → Security
  2. Tap App Auto Lock
  3. Select an inactivity duration:
    • Never (not recommended)
    • 1 minute
    • 5 minutes (default)
    • 10 minutes
    • 15 minutes
    • 30 minutes
    • 1 hour
warning

Shorter timeout = more security. We recommend 5 minutes or less.