How do I set up Phone As A Key with the Lincoln Way app?

You can set up Phone As A Key^* on your Lincoln Way^® app^** with the setup steps below.

Phone As A Key Requirements

To use Phone As A Key with your Lincoln Way App, you must meet the requirements below:

• Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
• You have added your vehicle to the Lincoln Way app.
• Your vehicle's modem is activated.
• Your vehicle's Connectivity Settings are turned on.
• Your mobile device's Bluetooth^® Wireless Technology is enabled and running version 4.2 or greater.
• You have a supported mobile device running:
  • iOS^® 16.0 and later.
  • Android^™ 9.0 and later.
• Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device. 

Setting up Phone As A Key

Use the procedure below on your Lincoln Way to set up Phone As A Key.

Lincoln Way 5.X Experience

 To set up Phone As A Key:

1. Log in to the Lincoln Way app.
2. Go to the Vehicle screen.
3. Tap Setup in the Make this Phone a Key box.
4. Choose Pair Device. A prompt for Bluetooth access will appear.
5. Confirm OK to continue. The key download will begin.
   
   Note: If you tap Don't Allow, the setup process will end. 
    
6. Select Copy on the next pop-up.
7. Paste your code.
8. Tap Pair.
9. Enable location services.
10. Select Done, once the success message screen displays.
11. Create Your Backup Passcode.

If you need further assistance, contact a Lincoln Way Client Experience Manager by selecting Account>Help in your app or calling us at 1-844-324-2330.

Additional Information

How do I add a vehicle to the Lincoln Way app?
How do I activate my vehicle's modem?
How do I make a backup passcode for Phone As A Key?
How do I contact a Lincoln Way Client Experience Manager for assistance?

^*Available on select vehicles. Requires feature activation. Not compatible with all smartphones.

^**Lincoln Way^® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.

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