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How to change iPhone passcode

Trying to change passcode when going to Home Screen

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 11:53 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 11:54 AM

Set or change the passcode

  1. Go to SettingsĀ ,Ā then do one of the following:
    • On an iPhone with FaceĀ ID:Ā Tap FaceĀ ID & Passcode.
    • On an iPhone with a Home button:Ā Tap TouchĀ ID & Passcode.
  1. Tap Turn Passcode On or Change Passcode.
  2. To view options for creating a password, tap Passcode Options. The most secure options are Custom Alphanumeric Code and Custom Numeric Code.

After you set a passcode, on supported models you canĀ use FaceĀ IDĀ orĀ TouchĀ IDĀ to unlock iPhone (depending on your model). For additional security, however, you must always enter your passcode to unlock your iPhone under the following conditions:

  • You turn on or restart your iPhone.
  • You havenā€™t unlocked your iPhone for more than 48 hours.
  • You havenā€™t unlocked your iPhone with the passcode in the last 6.5 days, and you havenā€™t unlocked it with FaceĀ ID or TouchĀ ID in the last 4 hours.
  • Your iPhone receives a remote lock command.
  • There are five unsuccessful attempts to unlock your iPhone with FaceĀ ID or TouchĀ ID.
  • An attempt to use Emergency SOS is initiated (seeĀ Use Emergency SOS).
  • An attempt to view your Medical ID is initiated (seeĀ Set up and view your Medical ID).


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Aug 20, 2023 11:54 AM in response to Nk2023

Set or change the passcode

  1. Go to SettingsĀ ,Ā then do one of the following:
    • On an iPhone with FaceĀ ID:Ā Tap FaceĀ ID & Passcode.
    • On an iPhone with a Home button:Ā Tap TouchĀ ID & Passcode.
  1. Tap Turn Passcode On or Change Passcode.
  2. To view options for creating a password, tap Passcode Options. The most secure options are Custom Alphanumeric Code and Custom Numeric Code.

After you set a passcode, on supported models you canĀ use FaceĀ IDĀ orĀ TouchĀ IDĀ to unlock iPhone (depending on your model). For additional security, however, you must always enter your passcode to unlock your iPhone under the following conditions:

  • You turn on or restart your iPhone.
  • You havenā€™t unlocked your iPhone for more than 48 hours.
  • You havenā€™t unlocked your iPhone with the passcode in the last 6.5 days, and you havenā€™t unlocked it with FaceĀ ID or TouchĀ ID in the last 4 hours.
  • Your iPhone receives a remote lock command.
  • There are five unsuccessful attempts to unlock your iPhone with FaceĀ ID or TouchĀ ID.
  • An attempt to use Emergency SOS is initiated (seeĀ Use Emergency SOS).
  • An attempt to view your Medical ID is initiated (seeĀ Set up and view your Medical ID).


How to change iPhone passcode

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