How many alternate Face IDs are allowed on iPhone?

How many alternate Face ID is allowed on iPhone. I currently have three set up, but don’t see the option to add a fourth which would be myself with my sunglasses on.



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Original Title: Alternate appearance is for facial ID

Posted on Sep 28, 2025 12:29 PM

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Sep 28, 2025 12:50 PM in response to markfrompoteau

When you set up Face ID on your iPhone, you usually record your face three times, one of which is without glasses (not sunglasses) and one of another person as the alternate ID. Face ID typically won't work with Sunglasses as it obscures your eyes, which is required for Face ID to work. Simply said, only ONE Alternative Face can be set up with Face ID on iPhone. And sunglasses won't work for it.

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How many alternate Face IDs are allowed on iPhone?

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