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title: "Configure Face Liveness Settings"
slug: "configure-face-liveness"
updated: 2026-10-16T18:28:34Z
published: 2026-10-16T18:28:34Z
canonical: "help.workeasysoftware.com/configure-face-liveness"
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# Configure Face Liveness Settings

Administrators configuring biometric validation on time clocks can select and apply a liveness check to reduce spoofing on face recognition.

## Navigation

1. Go to **Global Settings > Devices**, select **Time Clock Settings**.
2. Click **Create Rule** and select the desired audience: **Everyone**, **Specific group**, or **Specific time clock**.
3. Expand **Face Recognition**.
4. Select the liveness option and review the matching scores.
5. Click **Save**. The rule applies to the selected scope. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/88d7ebef-752e-45d9-95e1-ee13bd7279c5/Images/Documentation/image-2DLMHBW9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-01T14%3A10%3A04Z&se=2026-11-01T15%3A10%3A04Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=2WbeaHBCGEDtGQs8Feig%2F8nGPbeMqUJdXxAIB0LfVWA%3D)

## Set face liveness

Use **Face liveness detection** to require a simple user action that verifies a real person is present at the device.

- **None**: no liveness check. Fastest experience; lowest spoof resistance.
- **Smile**: user must smile to pass liveness. Balanced security and speed.
- **Blink**: user must blink to pass liveness. Similar protection to Smile; choose based on environment and user feedback.

## Recommendations

- Start with **Smile** in typical office or indoor lighting.
- Use **Blink** where smiles are culturally inconsistent or masks may be worn.
- Use **None** only for low-risk devices or during pilot testing.
- Pair liveness with appropriate **Face matching score** thresholds for your risk profile. The score levels are:
  - Very high
  - High
  - Medium
  - Low
  - Very low

## Troubleshooting

- If users time out at the device, lower the matching score slightly or switch between **Smile** and **Blink**.
- Ensure the device has adequate, even lighting and the camera is unobstructed.
- If liveness is not required for a location, set to **None** to speed up clock-ins.