iOS App Security Feature

iOS provides built-in functionality to hide apps from your home screen and secure them with biometric authentication. This feature works alongside MindGuard to provide additional layers of protection for sensitive applications.

📱 Compatible with iPhone and iPad running iOS 14+

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these simple steps to hide and secure any app on your iOS device

  1. Tap and Hold the App Icon
    Locate the app you want to secure and press and hold its icon until the context menu appears.
  2. Choose Security Option
    From the menu that appears, select "Require Face ID" or "Require Touch ID" depending on your device.
  3. Select Hide and Secure
    Choose "Hide and Require Face/Touch ID". This will completely hide the app from your phone, and the only way to access it will be through the App Library with biometric authentication.
  4. Access Hidden Apps
    When you need to access or manage hidden apps:
    • Scroll all the way to the right to open your App Library
    • Navigate to the Hidden section
    • Use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate
    • From there, you can remove the biometric restriction or add the app back to your home screen
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Pro Tips

This feature is particularly useful for securing parental control apps like MindGuard, preventing children from disabling or uninstalling protective measures.

You can also use this to hide sensitive apps like banking, work-related applications, or any app containing personal information that you want to keep private.

Need Additional Help?

If you encounter any issues with app hiding or need help configuring MindGuard with these iOS security features, our support team is here to help.

Contact Support Team