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Apple iPhone - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-22 17:06:31.103

Apple iPhone - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the passcode for your iPhone.
If the passcode is forgotten, the device needs to be restored to default settings using iTunes. Refer to this iTunes support page for instructions.

Turn Passcode On

  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Display & Brightness
    .
  2. Tap
    Auto-Lock
     then select the auto-lock time interval.
    Selected when a checkmark is present.
  3. Tap Back icon
    Back
     (upper-left) then tap Back icon
    Settings
    .
  4. Do one of the following:
    • If your iPhone is Face ID capable, tap
      Face ID & Passcode
      .
    • If your iPhone is Touch ID capable, tap
      Touch ID & Passcode
      .
  5. Tap
    Turn Passcode On
    .
  6. Enter a passcode then re-enter it to continue.
    Tap
    Passcode Options
     to choose other passcode options (e.g., Custom Alphanumeric, Custom Numeric, etc.).
  7. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password then tap
    Sign In
     (upper-right).
  8. From the 'ALLOW ACCESS WHEN LOCKED' section, tap any of the available options (i.e., Today View and Search, Notficiation Center, Control Center, etc.) to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    When turned on, access is allowed while the screen is locked.

Turn Passcode Off

  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Settings Settings icon
    .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • If your iPhone is Face ID capable, tap
      Face ID & Passcode
      .
    • If your iPhone is Touch ID capable, tap
      Touch ID & Passcode
      .
  3. Enter your passcode then tap
    Turn Passcode Off
    .
  4. Review the message, then tap
    Turn Off
    .
  5. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password.

Change Passcode

  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • If your iPhone is Face ID capable, tap
      Face ID & Passcode
      .
    • If your iPhone is Touch ID capable, tap
      Touch ID & Passcode
      .
  3. Enter your passcode then tap
    Change Passcode
    .
  4. Enter a new passcode then re-enter it to continue.
    Tap
    Passcode Options
     to choose other passcode options (e.g., Custom Alphanumeric, Custom Numeric, etc.).