How do I set up passcodes for my Portal?
This article applies to Portal
Over the next few months, we are updating your Portal’s home screen and settings. Some steps will be different if your Portal has the new home screen.
To secure your Portal, you can set up passcodes for your account and device.
Profile Passcode
You can use this passcode to authenticate certain actions instead of logging into your Facebook account. Each Facebook account can set up their own password. If you can’t remember your Facebook password, visit the Facebook Help Center.
To set your account passcode:
- From Apps
, tap Settings
.
- Tap Profiles, then tap your profile.
- Tap Passcode.
- Tap next to Use Passcode to turn on or off.
- Confirm your login.
- Enter your 4-digit passcode.
- Re-enter your 4-digit passcode.
To change your account passcode:
- From Apps
- Tap Profiles, then tap your profile.
- Tap Passcode, then tap Change Passcode.
- Enter your current passcode.
- Enter your new 4-digit passcode.
- Re-enter your new 4-digit passcode.
Screen Lock Passcode
You can use this passcode to keep your Portal screen locked when it's not in use. This passcode will be required to return to Home after your Portal is not in use, but you can still use voice commands to make and receive calls.
While your Portal is locked, you won't be able to add additional contacts to a call.
To set your Portal passcode:
- From Apps
- Tap the Privacy tab and then tap Screen Lock. (If prompted, select who's making changes and log in with your Facebook account.)
- Enter the 4-12 digit passcode for your device and tap the Checkmark.
- Re-enter your 4-12 digit passcode and tap the Checkmark to confirm your passcode.
To change your Portal passcode:
- From Apps
- Tap the Privacy tab and then tap Change Passcode.
- Select who's making changes and log in with your Facebook account.
- Enter your old passcode and tap the Checkmark.
- Enter your new passcode, reenter the new passcode, and then tap the Checkmark to confirm your new passcode.
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