Apple iPhone Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock
Apple iPhone
Enable / Disable / Modify Screen LockA screen lock secures your Apple® iPhone® and keeps it private. Setting it up or adjusting the options helps you find the right balance between security and accessibility.
Before you begin
If the passcode is forgotten, your iPhone needs to be restored to default settings using iTunes®. Refer to this iTunes support page for instructions.
Steps
- Open theSettings app.
- TapDisplay & Brightness.
- TapAuto-Lockthen select the auto-lock time interval.
- To return to Settings, tap theBack arrowtwice.
- Select the option for your device:
- If your iPhone is Face ID capable, tapFace ID & Passcode.
- If your iPhone is Touch ID capable, tapTouch ID & Passcode.
- Do one of the following:
- To turn on passcode:
- TapTurn Passcode On.
- Enter a passcode then re-enter it to continue.TapPasscode Optionsto choose other passcode options (e.g., Custom Alphanumeric, Custom Numeric, etc.).
- If prompted, enter your Apple ID password then tapSign In.
- From the Allow Access When Locked section, tap any of the available options (i.e., Today View and Search, Notification Center, Control Center, etc.) to turn on or off.
- To turn off passcode:
- Enter your passcode then tapTurn Passcode Off.
- Review the message, then tapTurn Off.
- If prompted, enter your Apple ID password.
- To change the passcode:
- Enter your passcode then tapChange Passcode.
- Enter a new passcode then re-enter it to continue.TapPasscode Optionsto choose other passcode options (e.g., Custom Alphanumeric, Custom Numeric, etc.).