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passcode/password

What is the difference between my password and passcode?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 2:44 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2020 2:48 PM

Password - is linked to your Apple ID and it is the one you use to sign in when accessing the app stroe


Passcode - is numeric it can be 4 or more digits long and that's what you use to unlock your device

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