Set up a device passcode on iphone

Created by Craig Gaines, Modified on Thu, 29 Feb at 9:00 AM by Craig Gaines

Set up a passcode

  1. On iPhone X and later, or iPad with Face ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. On earlier iPhone models, go to Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings > Passcode. 
  2. Tap Turn Passcode On.
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  3. Enter a six-digit passcode. Or tap Passcode Options to switch to a four-digit numeric code, a custom numeric code, or a custom alphanumeric code.
  4. Enter your passcode again to confirm it and activate it.

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