iOS 18's ability to lock apps behind Face ID is one of the best privacy features on the iPhone. You can even use it to lock the Messages app, helping to keep your messages safe from prying eyes.

Locking the Messages app behind Face ID, however, prevents new message notifications from coming in. Luckily, there’s a way to allow new message notifications while still keeping the Messages app locked behind Face ID. Here’s how.

Here's a visual guide for reference. Go full screen for a better view:

And just like that, you've allowed notifications for new messages from the Messages app, even when it's locked with Face ID.