How to protect your iPad with a Long Passcode

Description: How to protect your iPad with a passcode longer than the traditional 4 digits.

  1. Tap the Settings icon, and then General, then tap Passcode Lock, enter your current passcode if you have one set.
    iDevice General Settings, PAsscode Lock
  2. If not, tap Turn Passcode On and then slide Simple Passcode off.
    iDevice Passcode Lock, Simple Passcode
  3. You can set a longer passcode now, no limit; it can have letters, numbers and characters.
    iDevice, Change Passcode
  4. Re-enter your passcode to confirm.
    iDevice, Change Passcode
  5. That's it, you can also configure other settings from this screen.
    • You can require the use of a passcode after a certain amount of time has passed after locking the iPad.
    • You can also control if Siri is available while the iPad is locked.
  6. Now, when you slide your finger to unlock your iPad, you will be greeted by this screen.
    iDevice, Enter Passcode

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