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Forgot restrictions passcode on iPhone or iPad

i have forgoton restrictions password, how do you reset it?


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Posted on Jan 7, 2014 10:51 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2018 4:43 AM

I used 1234 as recommended by another user. I didn’t recall ever setting a PIN for restrictions and now it seems it was set during an up date. I would suggest before resetting phone try the default 1234. Work for me

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Aug 2, 2021 10:32 AM in response to Goober4585

Goober4585 wrote:

I'm trying to erase all data on an old phone that I want to donate. It's asking for a "restriction passcode." No idea what it is. Is there any way I can reset it so I can clear all my data on the phone?

You can either attempt to reset the Restrictions passcode as explained in the support document provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, which says this:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.


Or as suggested erase it and set it up as new. You will need to do this with iTunes / Finder on a computer (Mac or PC), to bypass the restrictions passcode.

Follow the steps in the "Restore your device to factory settings" section in the link titled "erase it and set it up as new" in the text above.

Aug 7, 2021 3:54 PM in response to Goober4585

Goober4585 wrote:

I'm trying to erase all data on an old phone that I want to donate. It's asking for a "restriction passcode." No idea what it is. Is there any way I can reset it so I can clear all my data on the phone?

Follow the steps in the link in the Apple Recommended post in the very thread you replied to.


Or see here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.




Sep 5, 2021 3:11 PM in response to Chelseaoneill123

Chelseaoneill123 wrote:

I have a iPhone 11 and I have a content & Privacy restrictions and I don’t know the password and I don’t have a laptop to fix it

You can either attempt to reset the Restrictions passcode as explained in the support document provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, which says this:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

That reset does not require a computer.


If that does not work, then you will need to either borrow a computer from someone, a friend or relative, or take the phone to an Apple Store and ask to use one their computers to restore the iPhone.



Nov 2, 2021 8:43 AM in response to hamzal71

On iPhone 6 you will need to restore the iPhone to factory condition to remove the restrictions passcode, there is no way tom reset it.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.


Dec 27, 2021 7:54 AM in response to Boci33

Boci33 wrote:

My iPad iOS 10.3.3 has restriction passcode enabled I do not have this code I tried 1234 does not work. Tried to reset and full reset but it asks for pass code

I do not have backup what can I do The problem started as YouTube was asking for update I deleted and loaded latest app for this device but that does not help

From the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions)


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Jan 20, 2022 10:36 AM in response to Jayden_Mchnan

Jayden_Mchnan wrote:

Apple I need help with something with the content privacy restrictions passcode.

From the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Feb 28, 2022 7:34 AM in response to naeemrozario

naeemrozario wrote:

I forgotten my restriction password please help me

From the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Mar 4, 2022 7:59 AM in response to Barleanu

Barleanu wrote:

I forgot my restrictions password. Can you sey it to me?

Nobody here can know your restrictions passcode. It is something you set, only stored in the iPhone, so only you would know it. Nobody else, not even Apple has any way off knowing your restrictions passcode.


Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread to reset the Restrictions Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Mar 11, 2022 9:33 AM in response to Jayden_Mchnan

Jayden_Mchnan wrote:

What’s my restriction password I need to turn on explicit mode on same as youtube.

Nobody here can know your restrictions passcode. It is something you set, only stored in the iPhone, so only you would know it. Nobody else, not even Apple has any way of knowing your restrictions passcode.


Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread to reset the Restrictions Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Mar 17, 2022 7:33 AM in response to kran241

kran241 wrote:

restriction passcode reset

Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 62 pages of thread to reset the Restrictions Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Mar 30, 2022 8:34 AM in response to cayden235

cayden235 wrote:

I don’t remember my passcode for my screen time

Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 63 pages of thread to reset the Screen Time Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

Apr 3, 2022 9:44 AM in response to neville194

neville194 wrote:

I want to reset an old iPad to factory settings but can’t remember my restrictions passcode

Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 63 pages of thread to reset the Screen Time Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

May 18, 2022 8:00 AM in response to suhanand

suhanand wrote:

I forgot the restrictions pass code on my I phone 5

Follow the steps provided in the Apple recommended post at the top of every page of the very thread you replied to, and numerous other posts in the 63 pages of thread to reset the Screen Time Passcode: (bolded blue text are links to further instructions):


If you forgot your Screen Time passcode, update your device to the latest iOS or iPadOS then reset your passcode. If you can’t update your device, erase it and set it up as new to remove the passcode and choose a new one. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.

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