How to change your Passcode in iOS 9

Description: This article will show how to change your passcode in iOS 9 where it can be set as a four-digit code, a custom alphanumeric code, a custom numeric code or a six-digit numeric code.

  1. Tap on Settings, typically found on the home screen.
    Home screen, Settings
  2. Under Settings, tap on Passcode.
    Settings, Passcode
  3. It will need to verify the current passcode for the device first, enter the passcode, then tap Done.
    Enter Passcode, Done
  4. Under Passcode Lock, tap Change Passcode.
    Passcode Lock, Change Passcode
  5. Enter in the current passcode for the device again.
    Change passcode, enter your old passcode
  6. Enter a new passcode for the device, or tap Passcode Options to create an alternate type of new passcode. By default, the prompt will be for a 4-digit passcode.
    • Custom Alphanumeric Code – This will allow any length of a combination of letters and numbers to be used.
    • Custom Numeric Code – This will allow any length of numbers to be used.
    • 6-Digit Numeric Code – This will be restricted to a 6-Digit passcode, similar to the default 4-Digit option.
    Change passcode, enter your new passcode, passcode options
  7. Verify the new passcode to complete the process.
    Change passcode, Verify your new passcode

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