I followed the instructions but it still wouldn’t allow me to change the password

I forgot my screen time password and need to find a way to make a new one

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 11:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2023 8:53 AM

Hi Hihi_23w,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand you lost your Screen Time passcode. You can reset it from iPhone.


On your iPhone or iPad
1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 
2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.
3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
4. The Forgot Passcode button is at the bottom of the screen.
5. Enter the Apple ID and password that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode. Forgot your Apple ID password?
6. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


Regards.


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Aug 1, 2023 8:53 AM in response to Hihi_23w

Hi Hihi_23w,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand you lost your Screen Time passcode. You can reset it from iPhone.


On your iPhone or iPad
1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 
2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.
3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
4. The Forgot Passcode button is at the bottom of the screen.
5. Enter the Apple ID and password that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode. Forgot your Apple ID password?
6. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


Regards.


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I followed the instructions but it still wouldn’t allow me to change the password

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