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What if I don't want a passcode?

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Go into your iPhone Settings and scroll down to "Touch ID & Passcode." Enter your current passcode. Scroll down a little bit and you will find an option to "Turn Passcode Off." Tap it, enter your passcode one more time, and you won't have to enter your passcode to enter your iPhone from then on.

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How do I change my passcode to a six digit passcode?

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You have to go into settings and opt to change your password. After you put in your old password, you should be provided with passcode options.

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Is there another way to do this?

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Yes. You can contact the company where you got your phone from, and they will reset it for you unless.

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How do I change my iPod to a fingerprint password?

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You have to first check if it is TouchID enabled. On most iPhones there is a square shape on the menu button -- if that square shape is there, it is not TouchID enabled. If there is no square, select "change passcode" -- there should be an option near the top called "fingerprints." Scroll down and you will see an "add fingerprints" button. Follow the steps listed.

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Why do my settings ask for my iCloud ID?

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Your iPhone or iPad will do this because you have logged into another device, and thus when you return to your iPad or iPhone, you will have to enter your passcode again.

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Can I have a passcode with just letters and no numbers?

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Yes. If you enter your iPhone Settings and scroll down to "Touch ID & Passcode," you can enter your passcode and tap on "Change Passcode." There, you will find a small line of blue text that reads "Passcode Options." Tap on it to bring up three options for a custom alphanumeric code, custom numeric code, and 4-digit numeric code. If you tap "Custom Alphanumeric Code," you can create your own passcode with only letters, numbers, or a combination of the two.

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How do I change my passcode if I forgot it?

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If you set a passcode on your iPhone and then forgot it then you need to set up your iPhone to a computer. Go to iTunes and then backup the iPhone to the latest iCloud save, which is done when you plug your phone into the computer. Once done you can go back to before you had that passcode and then set a new one.

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How can I change my passcode remotely?

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There is no way to remotely change a passcode on an Apple device, but if security is a concern, it's possible to enter "Lost Mode" or erase your device from the Find iPhone app/iCloud from a different device or computer.

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How do I change the amount of time before I'm required to type in my passcode again?

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Enter your device settings and scroll down to "Touch ID & Passcode". Enter your passcode and scroll down to "Require Passcode". Tap on it, and you will find options for the duration you want your device to remain unlocked before it requires a passcode again.

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If I do not want a six number pass-code on my iPhone 5, could I make it four numbers instead?

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Go to settings > passcode (enter your passcode) > change passcode (enter passcode again) > passcode options and pick 4-digit passcode.

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My iPhone doesn't have the "Touch ID & Passcode" option in Settings. It's an iPhone 12.

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iPhone 12 doesn't support Touch ID. You will see the option "Face ID & Passcode" instead. Click on "Face ID & Passcode," and tap "Change Passcode." Enter your current passcode, then enter and re-enter your new passcode.

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Why doesn't my iPhone have the Touch ID and passcode option in settings, and how can I fix it?

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Your iPhone likely only has Face ID. To change your passcode, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, tap "Change Passcode," enter your current passcode, then set a new passcode.

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What should I do if my iPhone doesn’t have Touch ID or a passcode option?

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Your iPhone likely has Face ID. Go to Face ID & Passcode, select "Change Passcode," enter your current passcode, and then enter your new passcode twice.

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What do I do if I can't find Touch ID and Passcode in the settings?

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Your iPhone likely doesn't have Touch ID. To change your passcode on iPhones without Touch ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. Then tap "Change Passcode," enter your current passcode, and enter your new passcode twice.

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How can I change my passcode if the Touch ID and Passcode section is missing from Settings?

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Your iPhone likely uses Face ID. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Change Passcode.

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How do I change the passcode on my iPhone XS?

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Go to Face ID & Passcode > Change Passcode, enter your current passcode, then enter a new one. You will use this new passcode to unlock your iPhone XS.

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