How To Lock Messages App On iPhone

Learn how to lock the Messages app on your iPhone! Your messages contain valuable information and personal details, and it's crucial to ensure they remain protected from prying eyes. Whether you want to prevent unauthorized access from friends, family, or curious colleagues, this tutorial will show you the simple yet effective methods to enhance the security of your messages.
While there are obviously some apps that support Face ID & Passcode natively, like: WhatsApp, Dropbox, Notes, Amazon and PayPal - there are some that do not. These include Gmail, Photos and Messages. In an ideal world, you'd probably want them to.
By the end of this video, you'll have the tools you need to maintain the privacy of your messages and have peace of mind knowing that your sensitive conversations are shielded against potential breaches. Don't compromise on your privacy - take control of your messaging security today!
Even though I've used the iPhone 14, these instructions should work for previous iPhones, as well as future ones. Unless an update is issued regarding the same.
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Lock Messages App On iPhone:
Follow these simple steps to lock the Messages app on your iPhone without the need for third-party apps or complex settings:
Step 1: Find and open the "Shortcuts" app on your iPhone (it comes pre-installed on your iPhone). Tap on the "Automation" tab and either tap on "+" if you have other automations there already. If not, select the "New Automation" option.
Step 2: Under "Personal Automation", scroll down and look for "App". This is the option you want to choose.
Step 3: In the next page, set the parameters for the app, under the "When" option. For the "App" section, tap on "Choose" and from the list, select "Messages", because it is the one you want to lock with Face ID & Passcode. Once you select Messages, tap on "Done". This will take you back to the parameters page.
In the parameters page, you should also see two options under the "App" section: "Is Opened" and "Is Closed". Make sure that "Is Opened" is the option that is checked.
You should also see the "Run After Confirmation" and "Run Immediately" options. Select "Run Immediately" and consequently ensure that the "Notify When Run" option is toggled off.
Step 4: In the page labeled "When Messages is opened", tap on "New Blank Automation". Then, select the "Add Action" option and choose or search for "Lock Screen". You can set the other options for "If", "Choose from Menu" and "Set Variable", but this should be sufficient.
Tap on "Done" to save the automation.
Under the "Automation" page, you should now see the one you have set if it is one or among a list of others. The automation should read "When Messages is opened. Lock Screen".
The Messages app will now lock every time you open them, and you'll be prompted to enter your Face ID or Passcode to unlock them. Test this with the Messages app, to see if the automation works. It should.
0:00 - Intro
1:12 - Create & Set Up Messages Lock Screen Shortcut
3:48 - Use Messages Lock Screen Shortcut
4:07 - Outro
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The locking of the Messages app is really needed. I don't see most phones having this feature, even the Android ones.

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Genius 😩

[@dontaereynolds5404]

As far as customizing it further, can I make it so that messages only open with faceid or could I change the passcode for the messages app specifically ?

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[@emmanuelgoyit2297]

i followed the processes bt on my iphone i couldn't find lock screen on the search area as you did! What is the prblm?

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But when you put passcode u can see the messages. Is there any way only with Face ID

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Sure, I can help you with that. To use Face ID to lock iPhone messages only, without a passcode, you can use the Screen Time feature. Here's how to do it: Go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap "Turn On Screen Time" if it's not already enabled. Tap "Use Screen Time Passcode" and set a passcode. This passcode is different from your iPhone passcode and is used to secure your Screen Time settings. Tap "App Limits" and then "Add Limit." Find "Messages" in the list of apps and tap the checkbox next to it. Set the time limit to "1 minute" and tap "Add." Tap "Customize Days" and set the limit for every day of the week. Tap "Back" and then "App Limits." Tap the checkbox next to "Messages" to turn it off. Tap "Back" and then "Always Allowed." Tap "Add Limit" and find "Messages" in the list of apps. Tap the checkbox next to "Messages" to turn it on. Tap "Back" and then "Always Allowed." Now, when you open the Messages app, you'll be prompted to authenticate with Face ID. If you don't authenticate within 1 minute, the app will be locked and you'll need to enter your Screen Time passcode to unlock it.

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it was simple if you followed step by step