How to Change an iPhone Passcode (any iPhone)

Change an iPhone Passcode quickly and with ease! All you need to do is access Settings App and Face ID & Passcode for iPhone.

As of now and forever, digital security is the biggest deal in the smartphone world. When dealing with various bank-related practices, such as Credit Card information, passwords, private emails, etc, making sure to have strong and reliable passwords on your iPhone is essential. Additionally, changing passwords over time is also the best move to protect your information from suspicious eyes apart from your Touch ID Fingerprint and Face ID. Here below are the steps to change your iPhone Passcode. So, without ado, let’s get started. 

How to Change an iPhone Passcode

The procedure to change the passcode is different on iPhones with Face ID & Home Button. We have covered the steps for both, so perform the steps as per the device you have. 

Steps to change iPhone Passcode with Face ID

Step 1: Access the Settings App on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on Face ID & Passcode.

Step 2: Enter your iPhone’s current lock screen passcode. Scroll down and tap on Change Passcode. Jot down your current passcode. 

Launch the settings app tap face ID & passcode click change passcode on iPhone

Step 3: Enter your current passcode tap on next screen of Passcode Options.
Step 4: After this, select Passcode Options. Tap on any of the 4-digit Numeric codes, 6-numeric codes, Custom Numeric codes, and Custom Alphanumeric codes.

Enter your current passcode tap passcode option tap on any of one options on iPhone

Step 5: After this, enter your new passcode.
Step 6: Re-enter the new passcode for verification.
Step 7: Enter your new passcode. Verify it.

Steps to change iPhone Passcode with Home Button

Step 1: Open the Settings App on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap on Touch ID & Passcode.

Step 2: Enter your iPhone’s current lock screen passcode. Scroll down and tap on Change Passcode. Jot down your current passcode.

Step 3: After this, select Passcode Options. Tap on any of the 4-digit Numeric codes, 6-numeric codes, Custom Numeric codes, and Custom Alphanumeric codes.

Step 4: After this, enter your new passcode. As soon as you do so, you’ll receive a pop-up saying, This Passcode Can Be Easily Guessed, tap Use Anyway.

Step 5: Re-enter the new passcode for verification.

Final Verdict!

That’s It! This is how you can change the passcode on an iPhone running the latest iOS version. I hope you find this article helpful.

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Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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