Biometric Unlock

Enable Biometric Unlock in PolkaGate to unlock your wallet faster and securely with Touch ID or fingerprint authentication.

You can unlock the PolkaGate extension using Touch ID / fingerprint.

To enable it, go to Settings → Extension Settings and turn on the Biometric Unlock toggle, as shown below.

Biometric Unlock

When you turn the option on, a popup will appear asking you to enter your extension password.

After entering your password, click the Enable Biometrics button in the popup.

Enter your password

Next, you’ll be asked to choose where to save your passkey, such as Google Password Manager or iCloud Keychain, depending on your operating system and browser.

Choose one option, then follow the prompt to place your finger on your computer or laptop’s Touch ID / fingerprint sensor.

Touch ID

Once you place your finger on the Touch ID sensor, your passkey will be securely saved in the option you selected.

If everything goes well, you’ll see a success message, and setup is complete.

From then on, whenever the PolkaGate extension is locked — either automatically or manually by clicking the lock icon — you’ll see the unlock screen asking you to use Touch ID. You can unlock without entering your password, while still having the option to use your password whenever you prefer.

Login with Touch ID