How to figure out screen time password

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iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 02:47 PM

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Mar 22, 2023 01:15 PM in response to ellak3308

Hello ellak3308,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with your Screen Time password and your Apple ID. If you forgot your Screen Time password, follow the steps here to resolve the issue: If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support


"How to reset the Screen Time passcode for your personal device

Use the steps below to change your Screen Time passcode on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. 

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > Screen Time. 
  2. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again.
  3. Tap Forgot Passcode?
  4. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
  5. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

On a Mac

  1. Make sure that your Mac is updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later
  2. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings or System Preferences, then click Screen Time.
  3. Click Change Passcode, then click Forgot Passcode. 
  4. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
  5. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

If you have Share Across Devices turned on, your new Screen Time passcode will automatically update on those devices after you reset it. 

If you still have issues resetting your Screen Time passcode, contact Apple Support.


How to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child's device

If you’re using Family Sharing to manage a child’s account, passcode reset options won’t be available on their device. Use the following steps on the family organizer's device to reset the Screen Time passcode for your child.

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. On the family organizer's device, go to Settings > Screen Time.
  2. Scroll down and choose a child’s name under Family. 
  3. Tap Change Screen Time Passcode, then tap Change Screen Time Passcode again. You might be asked to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
  4. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm.

On a Mac

  1. Make sure that your Mac is updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later
  2. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings or System Preferences, then click Screen Time.
  3. Select a child's name from the drop-down menu in the left sidebar. 
  4. Click Change Passcode, then click Forgot Passcode. 
  5. Enter the Apple ID and password* that you used to set up the Screen Time passcode.
  6. Enter a new Screen Time passcode, then enter it again to confirm. 

If you have Share Across Devices turned on, your new Screen Time passcode will automatically update on those devices after you reset it. 

If you still have issues resetting your Screen Time passcode, contact Apple Support."


If you also need to change your Apple ID, you can follow the steps here to change it: Change your Apple ID - Apple Support



We hope this helps.


Cheers!



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