Unable to choose a numeric passcode for my iPad

A notification continuously pops up to reset my passcode but does not allow me to do so with number only... And when trying to just completely turn off the passcode requirement it does not allow me. My previous passcode was only a 6-digit number not it is requiring me to use words.


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iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 24, 2024 8:59 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2024 9:21 AM

While the iPad may be your own, in using it for school (presumably using the school's WiFi network and resources), the iPad may be enrolled in - and "supervised" by - the School's device management system.


Look for an installed management profile in your iPad settings:

Settings > General > VPN & Device Management


If you see a management profile, you'll need to seek help from your School Administrator.


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Apr 24, 2024 9:21 AM in response to mwydak

While the iPad may be your own, in using it for school (presumably using the school's WiFi network and resources), the iPad may be enrolled in - and "supervised" by - the School's device management system.


Look for an installed management profile in your iPad settings:

Settings > General > VPN & Device Management


If you see a management profile, you'll need to seek help from your School Administrator.


Apr 24, 2024 9:02 AM in response to mwydak

Is the iPad centrally managed by an Enterprise/Business or an Educational establishment? If so, there may be a management policy applied that (a) requires periodic change of your device Passcode, and (b) mandates that you use a alpha-numeric Passcode.


If your iPad is centrally managed, you may need to seek assistance from the System Administrator that manages your iPad.

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Unable to choose a numeric passcode for my iPad

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