How to reset the Screen Time passcode on your or your child’s iPhone, iPad, and Mac

If you’ve forgotten your Screen Time passcode and need to reset it, follow these steps. Note that if you don’t have access to the passcode or your Apple ID, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Resetting Screen Time Passcode on iPhone and iPad

1. Open Settings:

   • Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Select Screen Time:

   • Scroll down and tap on Screen Time.

3. Tap on Change Screen Time Passcode:

   • Tap on Change Screen Time Passcode. If you don’t remember your current passcode, select Forgot Passcode?.

4. Enter Apple ID:

   • You’ll be prompted to enter the Apple ID and password used to set up Screen Time. This is the Apple ID you used to set up Screen Time on your device.

5. Reset Passcode:

   • Once authenticated, you’ll be able to reset your Screen Time passcode. Enter a new passcode and confirm it.

Resetting Screen Time Passcode on Mac

1. Open System Preferences:

   • Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Preferences.

2. Go to Screen Time:

   • Click on Screen Time in the System Preferences window.

3. Click on Options:

   • In the lower-left corner of the Screen Time window, click Options.

4. Click on Change Passcode:

   • Select Change Passcode. If you don’t remember your current passcode, select Forgot Passcode?.

5. Enter Apple ID:

   • Enter the Apple ID and password associated with Screen Time. After successful authentication, you can set a new passcode.

Additional Tips

• Backup and Restore: If you can’t remember your Apple ID or password, you might need to use a backup and restore process, but this should be a last resort.
• Contact Apple Support: For more serious issues, reaching out to Apple Support might be necessary.

By following these steps, you should be able to reset your Screen Time passcode and regain control over your device’s usage settings.

 Note:

If you skipped the step to enter your Apple ID details when you first set up your Screen Time passcode, and you have Share Across Devices disabled in your Screen Time settings, you won’t be able to reset your passcode using this method. In that case, you’ll have to erase your device and set it up as new, or restore it from a backup that doesn’t have a Screen Time passcode.

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