The unlock code is vital to ensure the protection and access of your iPhone or iPad, if you feel that you have had it for a long time and want to change it, here we show you how to do it.
Have your device with a code is almost a security regulation. It is one of the factors to take into account to make your iPhone more secure and specifically, so that no one has control except you as the owner. At Apple they are very aware of what it represents and on this occasion we will see how to change the unlock code on an iPhone or iPad.. Doing so from time to time can be healthy to change, taking into account whether someone is maliciously looking at your screen every time you unlock your device with a code. To do this, we will use the Settings app since it is part of an operating system setting.
Change the unlock code in a few steps
Face ID and Passcode Settings on iPhone
- Unlock your device and enter the Settings app
- Scroll down and tap on Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID depending on the device)
- Enter your usual code
- Scroll down and Click on Change code
- Again, put your usual code
- Now it’s time to choose a new codechoose password options if you want something other than numbers to make it an alphanumeric password
- Confirm your new code or password by entering it once more
Change iPhone code
This way you will have already changed the code of your iPhone or iPadIf you have an iPod touch it is almost mandatory to have one since it does not have Touch ID.
How to enter a code for the first time
If you are the lucky owner of a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, We will teach you how to activate a code to keep your device safe.
Activate unlock code on a new iPhone
- Go to the Settings app and then to Face ID (Touch ID) and code. On devices without Touch ID simply tap Code
- Tap on Activate code
- Enter your new numeric or alphanumeric code
You now have a new code, although you will be able to unlock your iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID when possible.. Whenever there is a reset or failed code attempt, Face ID and Touch ID will not be available and you will have to enter the code or password to unlock your device.
Within the passcode settings menu you can disable it, allow access when the device is locked to the Today view, Notification Center, Control Center, Music controls, Siri, reply to messages, Wallet, answer calls, and USB accessories.
For security, there is also an option to Clear Data. If activated, When 10 failed attempts are made to enter the code, the data on the iPhone will be erased.iPad or iPod touch. You must be extremely careful if you activate this option, the device in the hands of a baby or a child who is unaware of this; if they press and try to enter the device 10 times, you will not be able to do anything to stop the deletion of information. Do you have any specific questions? We leave you with the Apple video guide.
If you forget the code you entered for your device, don’t worry, here is an article on what to do if you forget the unlock code for your iPhone or iPad.