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.
- Tap on Settings, typically found on the home screen.
- Under Settings, tap on Passcode.
- It will need to verify the current passcode for the device first, enter the passcode, then tap Done.
- Under Passcode Lock, tap Change Passcode.
- Enter in the current passcode for the device again.
- 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.
- Verify the new passcode to complete the process.
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