How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone

Screen Time on iPhone allows you to set a passcode for yourself or for a member of your Family sharing group. This passcode gives users access to apps when Screen Time’s time limit expires. However, if you forget the passcode, there is no option but to reset it since you will not be able to access restricted apps before the time limit expires. Here’s how.

How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone

Learn how to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone

  1. Launch Settings from the Home screen of your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Screen Time.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  3. Scroll down and tap on Change Screen Time Passcode.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  4. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  5. Your iPhone will now ask you to Enter Old Screen Time Passcode. Tap Forgot Password? to reset it.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  6. In the next screen, enter your Apple ID and Password. tap OK once you are done.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  7. Now, your iPhone will ask you to Enter New Screen Time Passcode.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone
  8. Enter the same passcode again to Verify New Screen Time Passcode.How to reset your Screen Time passcode on iPhone

We hope this guide helped you learn how to reset your Screen Time passcode on your iPhone. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below.

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