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How to set up your Medical ID

November 18, 2025

Open the Health app and tap the Summary tab.

Tap your profile picture in the upper corner.

Under your profile picture, tap Medical ID.

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To make your Medical ID available from the Lock screen on your iPhone, turn on Show When Locked. In an emergency, this gives information to people who want to help. To share your Medical ID with emergency responders, turn on Share During Emergency Call. When you make a call or send a text to emergency services on your iPhone or Apple Watch, your Medical ID will automatically be shared with emergency services.*

Tap Edit or Add next to the field you want to update. You can add details such as Medications, Allergies, and any Conditions you have.

Tap Done.

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