Passcode

Forgot your iPhone or iPad passcode? Here’s how to reset it

Reset forgotten iPhone passcode

If you have forgotten the main passcode of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, this tutorial will help you reset it successfully.

First, we'll try to back up even your disabled or locked iPhone or iPad. This will ensure all your data is safe.

And if you can't back up your data on your locked iPhone for any reason, all is not lost. You should be able to get back most of your important data, such as contacts, messages, calendar events, apps, etc.

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While most people use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock their modern iPhones and iPads, there are still times when you’ll be required to enter your passcode. Examples include after rebooting your device, after pressing and holding certain buttons on your device, failing a biometric authentication attempt, and when you don’t have biometrics set up on your device.