# How to complete FaceID 2FA verification for creators Section: Getting Started. Updated 2026-08-21. Page: https://help.fansmetric.com/getting-started/how-to-complete-faceid-2fa-verification-for-creators ## **Why is FaceID Required?** OnlyFans mandates FaceID or selfie-based 2FA to maintain account security. It **cannot be bypassed** and must be completed through the **FansMetric Auth+** app for successful account linking. ### Who This Is For The **creator** the person whose face matches the account completes verification on their own iPhone, usually while an account manager sets up or re-connects the account in FansMetric. ### Step 1: Start the Linking Process 1. In the FansMetric app, go to **Accounts** 2. Click **"Link a new Account"** 3. Select **OnlyFans (2FA)**  ### Step 2: Get the Pairing QR Code A **"Link on Mobile"** window appears with everything the creator needs to connect: - A **QR code** to scan - A **shareable link** ("Share the link") - A short code (for example, `BM-KWYDQUP2`) to enter manually > [!NOTE] > **Note:** The pairing **expires in \~24 hours**. Click **"Regenerate"** any time you need a fresh code.  ### Step 3: Download and Set Up FansMetric Auth+ To complete verification, the creator must install **FansMetric Auth+** on their **iOS device**. While in beta, it is distributed through Apple's **TestFlight** app. ### **How to Download TestFlight** 1. Tell the creator to open the **App Store** on their iPhone 2. Search for **TestFlight** or open the link **[https://testflight.apple.com/join/hTgVSx6A](https://testflight.apple.com/join/hTgVSx6A)** and download the app  3. TestFlight must be installed **before** they can download FansMetric Auth+ ### **Download FansMetric Auth+ via TestFlight** 1. Ask the creator to open the invite link: **[https://testflight.apple.com/join/hTgVSx6A](https://testflight.apple.com/join/hTgVSx6A)** 2. This opens TestFlight and prompts them to install **FansMetric Auth+** 3. Once installed, tap **"Open"** to launch the app  ### Step 4: Connect on the Phone 1. In **FansMetric Auth+**, on the **"Scan to connect"** screen, tap **"Scan QR"** and scan the code from Step 2 2. Or type the short code into the **XX-XXXXXXXX** field and tap **"Next"**  ### Step 5: Sign In to OnlyFans and Complete FaceID Please note: **the creator is required to complete this step.** 1. On the OnlyFans login screen inside the app, **sign in to OnlyFans** (username, password, and any SMS or authenticator code) 2. When OnlyFans shows the **FaceID / face recognition** prompt, follow the on-screen prompts to complete face authentication 3. Hold the device at eye level in good lighting, with the face centered and unobstructed\ ​  ### Step 6: Connect to FansMetric Once verification passes, tap **"Connect to FansMetric"**. You'll see **"Account connected successfully,"** and the account appears in your web app.\ ​ ### If Verification Fails - Retry in **brighter, even lighting**, with the face centered and unobstructed (no hat or sunglasses) - Complete the flow in **one continuous session** don't switch apps midway - Generate a **fresh pairing** in the app (pairings expire after 24 hours) and start again ### Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Can FaceID / 2FA verification be skipped?**\ A: No, it is a mandatory requirement enforced by OnlyFans. Coordinate with the creator via live communication to ensure a smooth process. **Q: Does the creator need to download TestFlight to complete this?**\ A: Yes. FaceID must run on the creator's own phone, so the creator installs FansMetric Auth+ via TestFlight. It's a one-time install — after that, the account stays connected in FansMetric. **Q: What if the creator cannot download the FansMetric Auth+ app?**\ A: Ensure they are using a compatible iOS device and have a stable internet connection. If issues persist, contact support through the chat widget in the app. **Q: What if the QR code or pairing code doesn't work?**\ A: Codes expire after \~24 hours. Click **"Regenerate"** in the web app for a fresh one, then scan or re-enter it in FansMetric Auth+. **Q: Does FansMetric see the face scan?**\ A: No. The selfie check happens directly between the creator's device and OnlyFans; FansMetric only receives the connected session afterward.