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Security

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Lock Beyond Budget with a passcode so nobody else can open your budget. You'll find the options in More › Settings › Security.

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Security is a right, not a luxury. Every security feature is included in the free plan.

Set a passcode​

  1. Go to More › Settings.
  2. Under Security, tap Passcode (it shows Not set until you create one).
  3. Optional: tap the Passcode strength icon at the top right and pick how long the passcode is:
    • Standard: Minimum security (4 digits)
    • Medium: Enhanced security (6 digits)
    • Strong: Strong protection (8 digits)
  4. Enter your passcode, then enter it again under Confirm passcode. If the two don't match, the app shows Passcode mismatch and you start again.

From now on the app asks you to Enter passcode when you open it. The passcode belongs to your account, so it protects the app on every device where you sign in.

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Forgot your passcode? Tap Help on the passcode screen to reach Support.

Change or remove the passcode​

Tap Passcode again and choose:

  • Update: set a new passcode.
  • Remove: turn the lock off. The app asks Remove passcode?, because without it anyone with access to the app can view your budget.

Biometric login​

Once a passcode is set, switch on Biometric login to unlock with your fingerprint or face instead of typing the passcode. If biometrics don't work, you can always enter your passcode instead.

Android and iOS only

Biometric login appears only on Android and iOS devices with a fingerprint or face sensor set up. On the web, unlock with your passcode.

Session timeout​

Session timeout decides how long the app can stay in the background before it locks again, from 1 to 60 minutes (5 minutes by default). Use the − and + buttons to change it a minute at a time, or tap the row to type a number. When the time runs out, the app shows "Session expired due to inactivity" and asks for your passcode.

This option appears once a passcode is set.

Lock the app right away​

With a passcode set, a lock icon (Lock app) appears at the top right of More. Tap it to lock the app instantly, for example before handing your phone to someone.

Widgets and the passcode​

On Android, you can also choose what home-screen widgets show while the app is locked: More › Settings › Widget › Widget access. See Widgets and shortcuts.