How to change from using a fingerprint to a password

Hi Debhow1590,

It seems you're trying to switch from using Touch ID to a password and we want to help.

Your Apple ID is always tied to a password, but you can optionally authorize purchases with your Touch ID. If that's what you have set up, you can remove that by turning off Touch ID for the App Store:

1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode.
2. Make sure iTunes & App Store is turned off.

This information is outlined in our Touch ID article:

Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad

If you're trying to remove Touch ID for unlocking your iPhone itself and would prefer to only use a passcode, on the same screen in Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, tap each fingerprint and delete them. That should force your iPhone to use the passcode each time you unlock it.

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