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 Jan 7, 2014 2:59 PM

Follow the instructions in iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137 to restore the device to factory settings.


Once you have setup the device as a new one, you can then sync it back with your iTunes account and all your music, apps, contacts and any other content sync'ed with iTunes will be loaded on the device. Any content that is stored only on the device and not sync'ed with iTunes, like app logins or data, will be lost during this process. Be forewarned that this is a long process and can take a couple of hours or more to complete. This can be painful, but it is necessarily so to prevent users from working around the security settings. After the restore is complete, you can setup a new Restrictions passcode. Make a note of the passcode to avoid this situation in future.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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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.

Jun 9, 2020 11:30 AM in response to swansondc88

Copy the steps in the following link to restore the iPad and remove the restrictions passcode.


If you have a backup made before the passcode was put in place, you can use that to restore the iPad.


If the backup was made after the passcode was put in place, then you won't be able to use it ans the backup will just put the passcode and restrictions back.


See here: Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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.

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