To help protect your information if your phone gets lost or stolen, the Google Pay app requires a screen lock. If your device is locked, the Google Pay app can’t be opened.
- If your device has a screen lock set up, it’ll automatically become your app lock during setup.
- If your device doesn’t have a screen lock set up, add one during setup.
Screen locks that work with the Google Pay app
You can unlock the app with the following methods:
- PIN
- Pattern
- Password
- Fingerprint
- Iris scan
- 3D face unlock
Turn screen lock on
Why a screen lock is required
To help protect your information in case your phone gets lost or stolen, the Google Pay app requires a screen lock. If your device is locked, the Google Pay app can’t be opened.
Set or change a screen lock
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Security.
- If you don't find "Security," go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help.
- To pick a screen lock, tap Screen lock.
- If you already set a lock, before you can pick a different lock, you must enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
- Tap the screen lock option you want to use. Follow the on-screen instructions.