How To Change Iphone 6 Passcode

Steps

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Open Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
- If you've forgotten your passcode, you'll have to reset it.
2

Scroll down and tap Touch ID & Passcode . It's next to a red icon that contains a white fingerprint.

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3

Enter your current passcode. Use the keypad in the bottom half of the screen to do so.
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Scroll down and tap Change Passcode . It's in the section below the "FINGERPRINTS" section.
- You can also use your device without a passcode by tapping Turn Passcode Off, then Turn Off and entering your current passcode again to confirm.
5
Enter your current passcode. Use the keypad in the bottom half of the screen to do so.
- You'll be prompted to enter a new, 6-digit numeric code, but there are four types of passcodes available.
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Tap Passcode Options . It's just above the numeric keypad at the bottom of the screen.
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Tap a passcode option. You can choose from four types of passcodes:
- Tap Custom Alphanumeric Code to use a passcode that contains numbers and/or letters and is of a length that you determine.
- Tap Custom Numeric Code to use a numbers-only passcode that's of a length that you determine.
- Tap 6-Digit Numeric Code to use a numbers-only passcode that contains six characters. This is the default, and will only appear on the menu if you've selected another option.
- Tap 4-Digit Numeric Code to use a numbers-only passcode that contains four characters.
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Enter a passcode. Use the keypad at the bottom of the screen.
9

Re-enter your passcode. You've now changed the passcode on your device.

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Question

What if I don't want a passcode?

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.
Question

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

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.
Question

Is there another way to do this?

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?

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?

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?

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.
Question

How do I change my passcode if I forgot it?

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?

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.
Question

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

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.
Question

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

Philip Alexandros

Community Answer

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