Adding a passcode to your iPhone is one of the simplest methods to ensure that all of your personal data, including contacts, emails, photos, and other items remains secure if you recently purchased one. This is a straightforward code, either alphanumeric or numeric, that keeps other people from accessing your phone.
Installing one is quite simple, and by following the instructions provided below, you can immediately prevent prying parkers from accessing your iPhone. In the unlikely event that it is stolen, the criminals will be unable to access your social media accounts, read any of your communications, or obtain your bank and credit card information.
Set a Secure Passcode
The strongest passcodes combine letters and numbers, and the default six-digit passcode is unquestionably more secure than any four-digit one. Just keep in mind that the passcode will take longer to punch in and be more difficult to remember the longer it is. Making a passcode longer than six numbers might not be the greatest choice if you have trouble remembering them. Keeping that in mind, this is the procedure.
How To Set a Passcode on iPhone
- Open the Settings app, then select Face ID & Passcode on an iPad with Face ID or an iPhone X or later model. Navigate to Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode on smartphones equipped with Touch ID.
- After swiping down, select Change Passcode.
- Enter the passcode that you currently have.
- Select Passcode Options from the screen that appears.
- From the pop-up menu, choose either Custom Numeric Code or Custom Alphanumeric Code.
- Enter a combination of letters and digits for your new passcode.
- To confirm it, enter the new passcode once more.
How to change your Passcode
- Go to Settings.
- Select Face ID & Passcode by swiping down.
- Enter the passcode you currently have.
- Tap Change Passcode after swiping down.
How to turn off Passcode
- Go to Settings.
- Select Face ID & Passcode by swiping down.
- Once more, swipe down and select Turn Passcode Off.
- Go over the disclaimer and press Switch Off.
