App Lock (Biometrics/PIN Code)

(#4629) Feature Open: Under consideration mobile privacy security

Current problem

The application currently does not offer any App Lock mechanism to prevent unauthorized access.

Proposed change

Implement an App Lock feature on both Android and iOS. When enabled, users can choose one authentication method by default:
  • Biometric authentication with a fingerprint
  • A personal PIN code
Only one method is required at a time.

Platform

Android, iOS

Additional information

Use each platform's native security mechanisms to ensure reliable authentication. If biometric or PIN authentication fails or the App Lock feature encounters an error, fall back to the fluxer user's account password authentification. App Lock should remain an additional layer of security, separate from the account authentication system.

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Comment by loyka32
loyka32 1 vote
I actually believe that this is a good idea, especially because of how personal information could be exchanged between people in direct messages.