Updated on 29 February, 2024
Have you forgotten your notes password? Don’t worry, in this article, we will guide you through the process of resetting your notes password on your iPhone or iPad. With the new iOS 17 update, protecting your notes has become easier and more seamless than ever before. So, let’s get started!
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How to Reset Notes Password on iPhone & iPad (with Pictures)
In case you’re trying to access information from locked notes or have forgotten your notes password, you will need to enter the correct password. But what if you suddenly forget your passcode and can’t use the Apple Face function to open those notes? That’s when resetting your notes password comes to the rescue. Resetting your notes password gives you a retrieval option to open old notes that are password protected, as well as setting a new password for future notes.
Here are the steps to reset your notes password on iPhone and iPad:
Step 1: Open the Settings menu of your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Find Notes and click to open it.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Password’.
Step 4: Click on “Reset password” button (highlighted with red color).
Step 5: Enter your Apple ID password on the next screen.
Note: If you’re doing it for the first time, you will need to enter your Apple ID and your iPhone or iPad lock password.
Step 6: Tap ‘Reset Password’ from the pop-up option.
Step 7: On the reset password screen, you will see three options:
- Password: Enter your new password here.
- Verify: Enter the same password to confirm.
- Hint: It’s optional, but we suggest you enter a hint.
You can also turn on or off the ‘Use Face ID’ option during the reset process. We recommend turning it on.
Step 8: Click on ‘Done’ to save the reset password information.
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Congratulations, you have successfully reset your notes password! Your new password is now ready to use. This gives you the ability to lock all your important notes that you will create in the future.
But what about your old notes? Unfortunately, you cannot open your old notes with the latest changed password. In order to open them, you can only do so by using your Face ID or by remembering your old password in the future.
How to Change Notes Password on iPhone and iPad?
If you want to change your notes password for any reason, you can do it easily with the following steps:
- Open the Settings menu.
- Go to Notes.
- Click on Password.
- Tap on ‘Change Password’.
- On the change password screen, you will see four options:
- Old password: Enter your old passcode in this text area.
- New password: Type the new passcode that you want to keep.
- Verify: Enter the new password again to confirm its authenticity.
- Hint: It’s optional, but we suggest you enter a hint.
- Tap ‘Done’ to save the changes.
This will update all your notes with the recently changed password on which you have applied the lock feature.
Ways to Protect Your Notes on iPhone and iPad
Apple Notes app is a quick way to take notes of your most important things. To add a security layer to your critical notes, you can lock them either through Apple Face ID (if your device supports it), by using Notes’ password function, or by creating a password in Settings. Each locking function is considerable, but we personally suggest using the Apple Face ID security function due to its simplicity and security measures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I recover my old notes with the new password?
A: Unfortunately, no. Once you change your notes password, you cannot open your old notes with the new password. You can only access them using your Face ID or by remembering your old password.
Q: Is it possible to disable the notes password feature?
A: Yes, you can disable the notes password feature by going to Settings > Notes > Password and turning it off.
Q: Can I use Face ID for all my existing notes?
A: Yes, you can enable Face ID for all your existing and future notes by turning on the ‘Use Face ID’ option during the password reset process.
Q: Can I change my notes password to something other than a passcode?
A: No, currently the notes password can only be a passcode.
Q: Can I use Touch ID instead of Face ID to unlock my notes?
A: Yes, if your device supports Touch ID, you can use it instead of Face ID to unlock your notes.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed how to reset and change your notes password on iPhone and iPad. By following the steps mentioned above, you can easily reset your notes password and secure your important notes. Remember to choose a strong password and consider using Face ID for added convenience and security. Protect your valuable information and keep your notes safe!
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