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Passcode

Sets or changes the passcode used to unlock iPhone.

In iOS 26

iPhone with Face ID

Settings then Face ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

“Go to Settings, then depending on your model, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Tap Face ID & Passcode. Tap Turn Passcode On or Change Passcode.” — Apple User Guide

iPhone with Touch ID

Settings then Touch ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

“Go to Settings, then depending on your model, do one of the following: On an iPhone with a Home button: Tap Touch ID & Passcode. Tap Turn Passcode On or Change Passcode.” — Apple User Guide

Where it has lived

  1. iOS 17 and later

    iPhone with Face ID

    Settings then Face ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

  2. iOS 17 and later

    iPhone with Touch ID

    Settings then Touch ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

Checked against Apple's User Guides from iOS 17 onward. Menus can differ slightly by region, language, model and installed apps.

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Last verified 8 Oct 2026

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