This document provides instructions for changing the passcode on an iPhone. It explains that passcodes can be changed by opening the Settings app, selecting "Touch ID & Passcode" and entering the current passcode. The user can then select "Change Passcode" and enter a new passcode. The document also describes how to switch to a 4-digit or custom alphanumeric passcode and explains why users may want to periodically change their iPhone passcode.

1. How to Change Passcode
on iPhone
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2. Currently, there are two methods of unlocking an iPhone. Touch ID and Face ID.
However, the passcode is also still a valuable option. One way to use a passcode is to
input your PIN or password in order to unlock your device. There are several reasons
why people might change their passcode on iPhone. For example, if they suspect
someone knows their password, or they want to make it more difficult for someone to
access their photos, videos, and emails.
Changing the iPhone or iPad passcode can be done at any time on the device. You
can choose between various options, from changing the length of your passcode to
changing to numerical or other symbols. For maximum security, it is recommended that
you use a password with at least one letter and one number. Passwords made up of
both letters and numbers are harder to crack than passwords with numbers only.

3. How to Change Passcode on Your iPhone

4. You must enter a lock screen password when you first set up your iPhone.
However, you can change it at a later date. Here’s how to do it.

5. Step 1
Open the Settings app.

6. Step 2
Select Touch ID & Passcode (or this
might be called Passcode or Face ID
& Passcode).

7. Step 3
Enter your current passcode.

8. Step 4
Swipe down and tap on Change
Passcode.

9. Steps
Step 5. You’ll need to enter your passcode again.
Step 6. Enter your new passcode.
Step 7. Re-enter your new passcode to confirm.

10. As of this moment, the new passcode will be set and will become your iPhone or
iPad’s lock screen code. This changed passcode is now what you should use to
unlock the phone if Touch ID or FaceID fails for any reason.

11. How to Switch to a 4 Digit Passcode

12. The option for a 4 digit passcode on the iPhone is not as visible as it used to be.
Apple recommends using a more complex passcode than just 4 digits because
four-digit passcodes are easy to guess. Here’s how to change it.

13. Steps
Step 1. Launch the Settings app.
Step 2. Select Passcode on the Settings page.
Step 3. Enter your passcode to access the settings.

14. Steps
Step 4. Tap Change Passcode.
Step 5. Enter your current passcode to change it to something new.

15. Step 6
Tap Passcode Options.

16. Step 7
Choose 4-Digit Numeric Code.

17. Steps
Step 8. Enter a new passcode and confirm the new passcode.
Step 9. Your passcode for your phone has been shortened to 4 digits.

18. How to Switch to a Custom Alphanumeric Passcode

19. Steps
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your Home screen.
Step 2. Scroll down and tap Passcode.
Step 3. Enter your current passcode to continue.

20. Steps
Step 4. Tap on Change Passcode.
Step 5. Enter your existing passcode again.
Step 6. Select Passcode Options.

21. Step 7
Choose Custom Alphanumeric Code.

22. Steps
Step 8. Enter your new passcode and confirm the new passcode.
Step 9. Your passcode has been changed to a password with letters and
numbers.

23. Why Should You Change Your Passcode?

24. You should change your phone passcode often to avoid having one that others
can easily guess. Some people may feel like it’s not a big deal because they’ll just
use the same password for the entire life of their phone. This is okay, but
sometimes it’s better to make a new one.
The next time you get a new phone, it’s a good idea to change your passcode so
that you don’t have to remember both. If you believe someone has seen your
passcode and can access your device, you need to change it immediately.

25. There’s a trade-off with password security. A longer password is harder for other
people to crack, but you might be tired of typing it in all the time. If you want the
most secure phone, you’ll have to sacrifice some convenience. But if you want the
highest level of security, an alphanumeric code will do a better job than just letters
and numbers.

26. When You Must Enter Your Passcode?

27. For security purposes, the user must enter their passcode to access the device
under certain conditions:
- You turn on or restart your iPhone.
- If you haven’t unlocked your iPhone for more than 48 hours, it will ask you to
enter your passcode.
- Your iPhone has received a remote lock command.
- There have been 5 unsuccessful attempts to unlock your iPhone with Face ID
or Touch ID.
- Your iPhone has not been unlocked for 6.5 days and you have not unlocked it
with facial recognition or fingerprint identification in the last 4 hours.

28. Hopefully, with the steps above, you’re able to change your
passcode on your iPhone. Also, if you’re curious, here’s How
to Change Your Apple ID Password to protect your account
from unauthorized access and prevent it from being used by
anyone else. As a bonus, here’s How to Change the App
Icons on Your iPhone to match your mood or personality.