I forgot my screen time passcode for my parental controls

How do I reset my passcode for parental control it does not have “forgot passcode “ at the bottom of screen

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 10, 2022 2:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2022 3:25 PM

Hello there Cheyenneeaster97,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. If you need to reset the passcode for parental control, you can find the steps needed in the Apple Support article: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


How to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child's device
If you’re using Family Sharing to manage a child’s account, passcode reset options won’t be available on their device. Use the following steps on the family organizer's device to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child.
On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1.On the family organizer's device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2.Scroll down and choose a child’s name under Family. 
3.Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. You might be asked to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
4.Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.


Let us know if you have any questions.


We hope this helps you.

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Dec 12, 2022 3:25 PM in response to Cheyenneeaster97

Hello there Cheyenneeaster97,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. If you need to reset the passcode for parental control, you can find the steps needed in the Apple Support article: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


How to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child's device
If you’re using Family Sharing to manage a child’s account, passcode reset options won’t be available on their device. Use the following steps on the family organizer's device to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child.
On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1.On the family organizer's device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
2.Scroll down and choose a child’s name under Family. 
3.Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. You might be asked to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
4.Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.


Let us know if you have any questions.


We hope this helps you.

Dec 13, 2022 1:39 PM in response to Cheyenneeaster97

Hey Cheyenneeaster97,


Thanks for the follow-up info. Did you set up the Screen Time passcode for your child using their device? If so, you can change it from your own iOS device. Go to Settings > Screen Time > choose your child's device, and tap "Turn on Screen Time". Enter a new Screen Time passcode, and then enter it again to confirm. This will override the current Screen Time passcode on the child's device. If you are still unsuccessful, get in touch with Apple Support for additional assistance:


Apple Support


Take care and stay safe.

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