How can I remove screen time without Apple ID or knowing the passcode?

How can I remove the screen time passcode without knowing the Apple ID or the passcode?

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 5:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 9:41 AM

Hi there silver138,


If there is a Screen Time passcode set up on your device, you'll need either the existing passcode or the Apple ID and password used to set it up in order to turn it off or create a new passcode. There is no other way to bypass it.


1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 
2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.
3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
4. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
5. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

Have a look at the related article linked in blue at the top left corner of this page for more information


If you forgot your Apple ID email address or password, you can follow the guidance in the links below to find your Apple ID or reset the password:


If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Take care.

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Mar 27, 2023 9:41 AM in response to silver138

Hi there silver138,


If there is a Screen Time passcode set up on your device, you'll need either the existing passcode or the Apple ID and password used to set it up in order to turn it off or create a new passcode. There is no other way to bypass it.


1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 
2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.
3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
4. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
5. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

Have a look at the related article linked in blue at the top left corner of this page for more information


If you forgot your Apple ID email address or password, you can follow the guidance in the links below to find your Apple ID or reset the password:


If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Take care.

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