iPhone Passcode

Hello

Apple started asking for my passcode to my iPhone in order to keep using iCloud.

This started happening about a month ago. Is this a new requirement now for additional security?


thank you

Posted on Feb 17, 2023 10:16 AM

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Feb 19, 2023 11:38 AM in response to RJ1224

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities RJ1224,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


You mentioned that you were being prompted to enter your passcode for iCloud, do you happen to use iCloud Keychain? If so, this may be why you're being prompted for the passcode: Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support


"How iCloud Keychain protects your information


iCloud protects your information with end-to-end encryption, which provides the highest level of data security. Your data is protected with a key that's made from information unique to your device, and combined with your device passcode, which only you know. No one else can access or read this data, either in transit or storage. "


If you've entered your passcode, how often are you prompted to enter it again? If you're unable to enter your passcode, what happens when you try? Do you receive an error message? If so, what does it say exactly? This can help provide valuable insight into our next steps.


Kindest regards!



Feb 19, 2023 4:02 PM in response to ManJor

Hi, 

Thank you for responding ManJor. 

I have used Apple keychain on all my iPhones since 1999 and have been only recently been asked to enter my iPhone lock passcode repeatedly in settings. “In order to keep using iCloud” it says. 

This has been happening for about two months now about every four to five days the iPhone asks for my passcode. 

Possibly started happening after an update. I’m not certain. 

Everything seems to work, no errors etc. i enter the code and it goes away. 


Feb 20, 2023 2:36 PM in response to Eric--F

Hi Eric—F


First of all Thank you.


I have updated to the current version iOS 16.3.1 recently but my iPhone was already experiencing the passcode issue prior to the update.

My iPhone seems to work just fine regardless of the passcode notifications.


So, I am reluctant to enter and confirm the passcode again in settings, do you think my concerns that my iPhone may be compromised because of the constant passcode request is unwarranted?


I bring up this concern of being compromised because no one I know of has ever experienced this Sanrio.


Thanks again




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