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Don’t know screen time passcode

Locked out and don’t remember ever setting up a passcode

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 8:22 PM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Aug 12, 2023 8:27 PM

Hi kyleigh43,


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings → Screen Time
  2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode two times.
  3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
  4. Enter your Apple ID info.
  5. Enter a new Screen Time passcode.


See here: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode

Hope that helps!

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