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

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

Phone As A Key Requirements

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

• Phone As A Key is available for your vehicle.
• You have added your vehicle to the Lincoln 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 or later.
  • Android^™ 8.0 or later.
• Facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, or a passcode is set up on your mobile device.

Setting up Phone As A Key

To set up Phone As A Key:

1. Log in to the Lincoln app.
2. Ensure you have the correct vehicle selected (if you have more than one vehicle added to the Lincoln app), then tap Make this phone a key at the top of the app screen.
3. Select Pair Device. 
   
   Note: A prompt for Bluetooth access may appear, depending on your phone's manufacturer.
   1. If it does, tap Allow to continue the Phone As A Key setup.
   2. If you select Deny, the setup process will end, and you will not be able to use Phone As A Key.
       
4. Tap Pair device to continue. The key download will begin.
   
   Note: If you tap Don't Allow, the setup process will end. 
    
5. Follow the remaining prompts to complete your Phone As A Key setup.

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

Additional Information

How do I add a vehicle to the Lincoln 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 app Client Experience Manager for assistance?

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

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