---
title: "Enable Face Unlock with Mobile Enrollment Invitation"
method: POST
path: "/v2/access/external_users/{external_id}/face_unlock/invite"
tags: ["Access Credentials"]
---

# Enable Face Unlock with Mobile Enrollment Invitation

`POST /v2/access/external_users/{external_id}/face_unlock/invite`

Enable face unlock for a user by sending them an invitation to enroll their face via mobile device.
An email will be sent to the user with a link to complete the enrollment process. If the user already
has a face credential and overwrite is False, the request will fail. When overwrite is True, the
invitation is sent and the user can upload a new photo which will replace the existing credential.

## Path parameters

- `external_id` string, required

## Request body

- FaceUnlockInviteRequestV2 — Request body for face unlock invite endpoints
  - `invitation_methods` string[] — Methods to send invitation through (email, sms). Default is ["email", "sms"].

## Response `200`

ok

## Other responses

- `201` — Created

---

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