How do I reset my screen time passcode?
I used a dummy apple id for my screen time passcode to block certaun apps and forgot it. there is not possible way of recovering based off of what im seeing. should i just contact apple?
iPhone 14, iOS 18
I used a dummy apple id for my screen time passcode to block certaun apps and forgot it. there is not possible way of recovering based off of what im seeing. should i just contact apple?
iPhone 14, iOS 18
You certainly can contact Apple.
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
What you will need to do is Factory Reset the device and you will not be able to restore from a backup as seen here restoring from a backup will not remove the Screen Time Passcode.
How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
You will be able to enter your Apple Account for any data stored in iCloud to sync back to your device.
You certainly can contact Apple.
Contact Apple Support - Apple Support
What you will need to do is Factory Reset the device and you will not be able to restore from a backup as seen here restoring from a backup will not remove the Screen Time Passcode.
How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
You will be able to enter your Apple Account for any data stored in iCloud to sync back to your device.
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
How a Screen Time passcode works
A Screen Time passcode isn’t the same as the passcode you use to unlock your device. It’s important to keep track of your Screen Time passcode because you need it to change the settings, limits or restrictions for your device or a child’s device.
To make sure that your Screen Time settings sync across all the devices in your Family Sharing group, update all the devices to the latest software version before turning on or changing your Screen Time settings. If you have Share Across Devices turned on, your Screen Time passcode automatically updates on those devices if you reset it.
If you use Family Sharing to manage a child's Apple Account, the Family Sharing organizer or a parent/guardian needs to reset the Screen Time passcode on their own device, not the child's device.
Reset the Screen Time passcode for a child's iPhone or iPad
These steps apply to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and later. Learn how to set a Screen Time passcode for your child's device on iOS 26 and earlier.
Reset the Screen Time passcode for your iPhone or iPad
These steps apply to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 and later. Learn how to set a Screen Time passcode for your child's device on iOS 26 and earlier.
It’s recommended that you don’t skip adding a Screen Time Passcode Recovery. That way, if you forget your Screen Time passcode, you can use your Apple Account to reset it. If you need to recover your Screen Time passcode, you must use the same account you entered when you first set up the Screen Time Passcode Recovery.
If you can't reset your Screen Time passcode
If you can't reset your Screen Time passcode, make sure that you're using the same Apple Account email address and password that you used when setting up the Screen Time passcode. This might be a different Apple Account than the one that you're signed in to on your device. If you're part of a Family Sharing group, it might be a family member's Apple Account or your child's Apple Account.
If you need more help, contact Apple Support directly.
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How do I reset my screen time passcode?