How do I turn off my Apple Touch ID?

You can disable Apple Touch ID by adjusting its settings.

Steps to Turn off Touch ID

Here’s how to turn off your Apple Touch ID feature:

1. Access Settings: On your Apple device, navigate to the Settings app.

2. Go to Touch ID & Passcode: Scroll down and select Touch ID & Passcode.

3. Disable Touch ID Options: You'll see a list of options for using Touch ID. Turn off one or more of these by toggling the switches next to them.

   Touch ID Option	Description
   iPhone Unlock	Disables Touch ID for unlocking your device.
   Apple Pay	Disables Touch ID for authenticating Apple Pay transactions.
   iTunes & App Store	Disables Touch ID for purchases in these stores.
   Password Autofill	Disables Touch ID to autofill passwords on webpages and apps.
   Other Apps	Disables Touch ID for third-party apps that use Touch ID authorization.

Disabling Individual Features

• You can choose to disable Touch ID only for certain functions. For example, you might disable it for unlocking your phone but keep it active for Apple Pay.
• To turn off any Touch ID feature, tap the toggle switch next to the option. When the toggle is gray, the feature is disabled. When green, the feature is enabled.

Complete Deactivation of Touch ID

• To completely deactivate Touch ID, turn off all the options listed in the Touch ID & Passcode settings.

Important Notes

• After disabling Touch ID, you will have to use your passcode instead for authentication.
• You can reactivate Touch ID at any time by returning to the Touch ID & Passcode settings and toggling the desired options back on.