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.
• Your Lincoln Connect^® modem^† is activated.
• Your vehicle's Connectivity Settings are turned on.
• Your mobile device's Bluetooth^® is enabled and running version 4.2 or greater.
• You have a supported mobile device running:
  • iOS^® 16.0 and later.
  • Android™ 8.0 and 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 Way App. 
2. Go to the Home screen.
3. Select Setup Phone as a Key.
4. Choose Set Up Now.
5. Tap Continue when the User Authentication screen displays.
6. Authenticate your request using one of the following methods (this may vary based on your security settings): 
   • Facial recognition
   • Fingerprint scanning 
   • Passcode/Personal Identification Number (PIN) 
     
     Note: If you do not have a method of security set up on your device, Lincoln Way will request that you create a passcode in your Settings app.
      
7. Name your key after the authentication is complete.
   
   Note: Special characters are not allowed and the maximum key length is 16 characters. 
    
8. Select Next. 
   
   Note: Your key should begin to download. 
    
9. Tap Copy and Continue to save your Temporary Bluetooth Passcode. 
10. Paste or manually enter your code when the pairing notification appears and prompts you to enter your code.
11. Choose Pair or OK. 
12. Select OK once the Success Screen displays.
13. Create Your Backup Passcode.

Once the Phone As A Key setup is complete, you should see the additional controls on the Home screen. 

If you experience any issues resetting your Phone As A Key, contact a Lincoln Concierge at 1-800-387-9333 or select Chat Now on the Contact Us page of lincolncanada.com.

Additional Information

How do I add a vehicle to the Lincoln Way App?
How do I activate my vehicle with a Lincoln Connect modem?
How do I contact a Lincoln Way Concierge for assistance?

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

^**The Lincoln Way^® App, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available through a free download. Message and data rates may apply.

^†Lincoln Way Connect (optional on select vehicles), the Lincoln Way App, and Complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see Lincoln Way Terms and Conditions for details). Connected Service and features depend on compatible Bell network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent the operation of connected features. Connected Service excludes Wi-Fi® hotspot.

The Bluetooth word mark is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Android is a trademark of Google LLC.