Often times the initial access code on devices is not enough to protect information. Fortunately, there are options to set access passwords for certain applications on the mobile phone, thus avoiding prying eyes.

Specific passwords can help ensure that data stored on email services, contacts, and social networks is not known to anyone with mobile phone access. Increase the security level with this step-by-step:

How to block apps on Android devices?

On phones with Android operating system, there are settings that we can access directly from the mobile phone settings and allow us to block access to certain applications.

If we want to make this special configuration, the first thing we need to do is open the Phone Settings section. Next, go to App Lock where you will be asked for a 4 digit PIN and then Enable Fingerprint lock will be displayed for each of the apps you want to protect.

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Another option for adding custom passwords to apps on Android devices is to configure them from the app itself. In this case, you need to search for the privacy and security settings menu to add a lock code. Some of the most popular platforms with this possibility are WhatsApp and Telegram.

On the other hand, if it is not possible to generate access codes locally, there are applications that allow the user to set passwords for applications that he does not want to share with anyone else when he lends his mobile phone. Security Master, Norton App Lock, Applocker and Lock: AppLock are some of the most popular lock tools on Android.

How to put keys in apps in case of iOS?

For devices with iOS operating system, as long as you know the commands of your device and know how to apply the following trick, the password setting function in the applications is integrated in the same mobile configuration.

The steps to be followed in order to activate the function that sets the access password to the applications have been determined based on the time set for the phone to be locked automatically.

The first thing we need to do to set the access password is to enter the Configuration section. Next, put the Time of Use option in the search engine, here we will select the Applications usage limits function and add a 1 minute limit to the apps we want to block. In this way, after 60 seconds of inactivity, the mobile phone will ask for the access password again.

If this process seems too complicated or you think it doesn’t give your apps the protection you want, you can also download some Android-like apps to set access codes.

The most popular tools for setting custom passwords are Keeper Smart, Apps Password Hide, and Fingerprint Lock. These apps help you easily enable Touch ID and Face ID in your apps by generating strong and unique passwords to protect your data.