How to change lock screen password on iphone 11

iOS

Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings > Passcode. If you have an iPhone X, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
Tap Change Passcode.
Enter a new complex* six-digit passcode. (Note that iOS 11 devices may only have the option of creating a custom alphanumeric code listed.)

Android

Please note that Android devices do not have one standard way of changing your passcode. However, changing your passcode is usually listed in your device’s Settings. These are general instructions to guide you, but they may differ slightly from your device. We recommend looking up instructions to your specific device if the guide is not sufficient:

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*What is a complex passcode?
Update your lock screen passcode in a few steps
What to Know
How Do I Change My Lock Screen Password?
How Do I Change My 4 Digit Passcode on My iPhone?
How Do I Change My Password on This Phone?
Why Can't I Change Passwords on My iPhone?
What to Do When You've Forgotten Your Passcode

Tap Settings.
Tap Lock screen.
Tap Screen lock. If presented, enter the current PIN or Pattern.
Tap PIN.
Enter a new complex* six-digit PIN, then tap Continue.
Re-enter the complex six-digit PIN then tap OK.

*What is a complex passcode?

A complex passcode or PIN includes numbers that:

Are not ascending or descending (e.g., 123456 or 654321), and;
Do not have more than two consecutive repeated digits (e.g., 143333)

Update your lock screen passcode in a few steps

Updated on November 11, 2021

What to Know

Go to Settings > Passcode > Change Passcode to change your passcode.
Within Change Passcode, you can tap Passcode Options to change if the passcode is solely numerical based or involves letters too.
If you forget your passcode, you'll need to put your iPhone into Recovery Mode to restore it.

This article teaches you how to update or change your lock screen password or passcode on an iPhone, as well as what to do if you've forgotten your passcode.

How Do I Change My Lock Screen Password?

When you first set up your iPhone, you need to create a lock screen password to unlock your iPhone through a method other than Touch ID or Face ID. However, you may choose to change it at a later date. Here's how to change it.

On your iPhone, tap Settings.
Tap Passcode.
This may also be called Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode depending on which version of iOS you are using.
Enter your existing passcode.
Tap Change Passcode.
Enter your old passcode.
Enter your new passcode.
Tap Passcode Options to choose different types of code.
Enter your new passcode a second time.
Wait for the passcode to be updated.

How Do I Change My 4 Digit Passcode on My iPhone?

If you'd prefer to use a 4 digit passcode on your iPhone, the option is still possible but it's a little more hidden away than it used to be. Here's how to change it. Four digit passcodes are easy to guess, so Apple recommends you use a more complex passcode.

On your iPhone, tap Settings.
Tap Passcode.
This may also be called Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode depending on which version of iOS you are using.
Tap Change Passcode.
Enter your old passcode.
Tap Passcode Options.
Tap 4-Digit Numeric Code.
Enter your new passcode.
Enter your new passcode a second time.
Your passcode is now a 4 digit entry rather than anything longer.

How Do I Change My Password on This Phone?

If you'd prefer to use a passcode made of both numbers and letters, it's also possible to change your password to this. Here's how to do it.

On your iPhone, tap Settings.
Tap Passcode.
This may also be called Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode depending on your iPhone model.
Enter your passcode.
Tap Change Passcode.
Enter your old passcode.
Tap Passcode Options.
Tap Custom Alphanumeric code.
Enter your new passcode.
It can be a mixture of letters and numbers.
Enter it a second time.
Your passcode is now a password made up of letters and numbers.

Why Can't I Change Passwords on My iPhone?

If you can't change your password or passcode on your iPhone, there's usually a fairly obvious reason. Here's a brief look at the common reasons.

You've entered your password incorrectly. Tap the keys more carefully so you enter the password or passcode correctly.
You've forgotten your password. If you can't remember your password or passcode, you can't change it to a different one.
You're locked out of your device. If you've entered the wrong passcode six times in a row, you're locked out of your device and can only re-enter if you remember the passcode or choose to erase your iPhone via a computer.

What to Do When You've Forgotten Your Passcode

If you've forgotten your passcode, you'll be locked out of your device after entering it incorrectly six times. The only way to regain access is to erase your iPhone with a computer or with recovery mode. Using iPhone Recovery mode is reasonably simple but it's time-consuming and you'll need to restore your files from a backup.

FAQ

How do I change my email password on an iPhone?
If you use Gmail, you can change your Gmail password on your iPhone from the Gmail app. Tap the hamburger menu > Settings >your email address > Manage your Google Account > Security > Password. Then confirm your current password, enter your new password, and tap Change Password.
How do I change the voicemail password on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > Phone > Change Voicemail Password and update the password box with your new code. Tap Done when you're finished.
How do I change my Twitter password on an iPhone?
To change your Twitter password, open the Twitter app and tap your profile picture. Then select Settings and privacy > Account > Login and security > Password. Enter your current password, your new password, and select Confirm password when you're done.
How do I change my Apple ID from my iPhone?
Go to Settings > Your_Name > Password & Security > Change Password. You can also change other Apple ID account information, including the phone number and email associated with your account from Name, Phone Numbers, Email.