---
title: Authenticating with PingID using an Android biometrics
description: Authenticate using the built-in biometrics on your Android device with PingID when accessing your account or app using a web browser.
component: pingid-user-guide
page_id: pingid-user-guide:secure_authentication_with_pingid:pid_auth_using_android_biometrics_authentication
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingid-user-guide/secure_authentication_with_pingid/pid_auth_using_android_biometrics_authentication.html
revdate: July 13, 2023
section_ids:
  before-you-begin: Before you begin
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
  result: Result:
  result-2: Result
  related-links: Related links
---

# Authenticating with PingID using an Android biometrics

Authenticate using the built-in biometrics on your Android device with PingID when accessing your account or app using a web browser.

## Before you begin

* Ensure you paired your Android biometrics device with PingID. See [Pairing your Android biometrics device](pid_setting_up_android_biometrics_authentication.html).

* Use a browser that supports FIDO2 biometrics, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, and that you have the latest version of the browser.

* If you are authenticating with a mobile device, ensure you are using a device with Android v7 or later. iPhone and iPad devices do not currently support FIDO2 biometrics.

## About this task

The authentication process might vary depending on your browser.

The following example shows biometrics authentication on an Android device.

![An image showing the process of authenticating through and the biometrics feature on an Android device.](_images/dwq1564021404477.gif)

## Steps

1. On your Android biometrics accessing device, open a browser window and sign on to your account or access an application that requires authentication.

   |   |                                                                                                             |
   | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
   |   | Depending on your browser, an additional window might appear in your browser prompting you to authenticate. |

   ### Result:

   An **Authentication** window appears, prompting you to authenticate.

2. Authenticate using the fingerprint or face sensor on your device.

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   | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
   |   | Ensure the **Authentication** browser window is selected as the active screen before you authenticate. |

## Result

A green **Authenticated** message with a check mark appears indicating your device pairing is successful, and you are automatically signed on to your account or app.

![A screen capture of the successful authenticated message with a green check mark.](_images/ypc1564021208914.png)

## Related links

* [Troubleshooting FIDO2 biometrics for Android](pid_troubleshooting_fido2_biometrics_for_android.html)