How to change password on iPhone

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Swap your iOS passcode for new one

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Looking to change your iPhone password? No worries; we've got the scoop on how to do just that.

Swapping your passcode for a new one is easy, but keep in mind that you need to know your current passcode before you can enter a new one. (Check this page out if you're looking to reset your Apple ID password instead).

How to change password on iPhone

1. Find the Settings app and tap on it.

2. Scroll down and tap Face ID & Passcode. 

How to change password on iPhone

How to change password on iPhone (Image credit: Future)

3. Navigate to Change passcode and tap on it.

How to change password on iPhone

How to change password on iPhone (Image credit: Future)

4. You'll then be prompted to enter your current passcode.

How to change password on iPhone

How to change password on iPhone (Image credit: Future)

5. Now, enter your new passcode (if you want to change the passcode type, tap on Passcode Options).

How to change password on iPhone

How to change password on iPhone (Image credit: Future)

6. Verify your new passcode and you should be good to go.

Kimberly Gedeon
Kimberly Gedeon

Kimberly Gedeon, holding a Master's degree in International Journalism, launched her career as a journalist for MadameNoire's business beat in 2013. She loved translating stuffy stories about the economy, personal finance and investing into digestible, easy-to-understand, entertaining stories for young women of color. During her time on the business beat, she discovered her passion for tech as she dove into articles about tech entrepreneurship, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the latest tablets. After eight years of freelancing, dabbling in a myriad of beats, she's finally found a home at Laptop Mag that accepts her as the crypto-addicted, virtual reality-loving, investing-focused, tech-fascinated nerd she is. Woot!