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Apple iPad
Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-12 18:58:07.693

Apple iPad
Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

A screen lock secures your Apple® iPad® and keeps it private. Setting it up or adjusting the options helps you find the right balance between security and accessibility.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • If your iPad is Touch ID capable, tap
      Touch ID & Passcode
      .
    • If your iPad is Face ID capable, tap
      Face ID & Passcode
      .
    • If your iPad isn't Face ID or Touch ID capable, tap
      Passcode
      .
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To turn on the passcode:
      1. Tap
        Turn Passcode On
        .
      2. Enter a passcode then re-enter it to continue.
        Tap
        Passcode Options
         to choose other passcode options (e.g., Custom Alphanumeric, Custom Numeric, etc.).
      3. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password then tap
        Sign In
        .
    • To turn off the passcode:
      1. Enter your passcode then tap
        Turn Passcode Off
         .
      2. Review the message, then tap
        Turn Off
        .
      3. If prompted, enter your Apple ID password.
    • To change the passcode:
      1. Enter your passcode then tap
        Change Passcode
        .
      2. 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.).
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