How can I reset my Screen Time passcode if I forgot it?

I put a password on my own device but I have forgotten it. I’ve tried guessing it MANY times but nothing seems to work. There is no “forgot passcode” option. I’m desperate to get my password because I was supposed to give it to my friend just in case I wanted to change something without me knowing the password.


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iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 17, 2024 6:16 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2024 6:21 PM

EPIKJUICE wrote:

I put a password on my own device but I have forgotten it. I’ve tried guessing it MANY times but nothing seems to work. There is no “forgot passcode” option. I’m desperate to get my password because I was supposed to give it to my friend just in case I wanted to change something without me knowing the password.


ref:

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


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Jul 17, 2024 6:21 PM in response to EPIKJUICE

EPIKJUICE wrote:

I put a password on my own device but I have forgotten it. I’ve tried guessing it MANY times but nothing seems to work. There is no “forgot passcode” option. I’m desperate to get my password because I was supposed to give it to my friend just in case I wanted to change something without me knowing the password.


ref:

If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


Jul 17, 2024 7:10 PM in response to EPIKJUICE

Did you have the Organizer follow the steps that are detailed in the support article provided by leroydouglas?

  1. On the family organizer's device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Scroll down and choose a child’s name under Family. 
  3. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. Then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
  4. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.


You would only get the forgot password option if you used your Apple ID/Password in case you forgot it. When you set the screen time passcode, you are given the option to add your AppleID/Password in case you do forget. If you skip that step, you are given a warning that you will not be able to reset the passcode on your own if you forget and do not provide the AppleID/Password. By cancelling this last warning, you will not see the option to use the forgot passcode button.


Also in that same support article, it gives you the link to Contact Apple directly if nothing else has worked.

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