The passcode on your Apple Watch is important, as it lets you use Apple Pay and keeps your device secure! Most people set their Apple Watch passcode once when they set up their device, and if you’ve migrated from an earlier generation Apple Watch, you probably brought your passcode along too. It’s always a good practice to periodically update any passwords you use frequently, and that definitely applies to your Apple Watch! Show
Start by opening Settings on your Apple Watch and then scroll down to Passcode. Here you can control anything passcode-related, including if your watch should use a simple or complex passcode. If you’re using a simple passcode and wish to upgrade to a more complex one, you can disable simple passcodes. The steps for this as well as changing the passcode are then mostly identical. First, you can enter your current passcode, then you can input your new passcode twice, which will save and enable it as your new passcode. If you have wrist detection enabled, your watch will automatically lock itself if you take it off — this is a great security feature. You can also change your Apple Watch passcode in the Watch app on your iPhone and enable one more setting that isn’t available through the Watch itself: Unlock with iPhone. This means when you put on your watch, the next time you unlock your iPhone it will also unlock your watch and the watch will stay unlocked until the next time it’s locked! We have more helpful tips right here. Wait. There’s a Bonus….Custom Productivity TemplatesWe have a set of custom productivity templates that work well with the iPad app, GoodNotes. And if you want to try them out, we’ve put together a free guide that can help you. We’ll show you…
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Like all mobile devices, your Apple Watch relies on a passcode to keep your data safe from strangers. You can change or reset this passcode at any time. If you remember your existing passcode, it's easy to change. But if you've forgotten it, then you'll need to reset the Watch, erasing all its data in the process. Here's how to do both. Check out the products mentioned in this article:Apple Watch Series 5 (From $399 at Apple)How to reset your Apple Watch's passcodeIf you don't know the passcode and need to reset it, you'll have to completely reset the watch. There are two ways to do this: using your charger, or using your iPhone. Using a charger1. Put your watch on its charger. 2. Press and hold the side button until the Power Off message appears on the screen. 3. Press hard on "Power Off." Press the "Power Off" button hard while the Watch is in its charger to reset the Watch and change its passcode. Dave Johnson/Business Insider4. Tap "Erase all contents and settings." 5. After the process is completed, set up your Watch again as if it were new. Using your iPhone1. With the Apple Watch nearby, start the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. 2. Tap "General" and then tap "Reset." 3. Tap "Erase Apple Watch Content and Settings" and confirm you want to do this. You can reset your Apple Watch using the Watch's iPhone app. Dave Johnson/Business Insider4. After the process is completed, set up your Watch again as if it were new. How to change your Apple Watch's passcode if you know the current passcodeIf you remember your current passcode, you can change it without resetting your Watch. 1. On the Apple Watch, press the digital crown to display the list of apps, and tap "Settings." (If you see the apps as an array of icons in Grid View, tap the gear-shaped icon instead.) Tap "Settings" or look for the gear-shaped Settings icon to change the passcode. Dave Johnson/Business Insider2. Tap "Passcode." 3. Tap "Change Passcode." When you choose to change the passcode, you'll need to enter the existing code before changing it to something new. Dave Johnson/Business Insider4. Enter the current passcode, and then enter the new passcode you want to use. You'll need to enter it twice to confirm it.
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Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less Insider Inc. receives a commission when you buy through our links. How do I change my Apple Watch passcode if I forgot it?Press and hold the side button until you see the power button in the upper-right corner of the display. Press and hold the Digital Crown until you see Erase all content and settings. Tap Reset, then tap Reset again to confirm. Wait for the process to finish, then set up your Apple Watch again.
How do I change my passcode?Change your password. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app Google. Manage your Google Account.. At the top, tap Security.. Under "Signing in to Google," tap Password. You might need to sign in.. Enter your new password, then tap Change Password.. |