Since iOS 9, Apple’s iPhone operating system has been asking users to set up a 6-digit passcode by default — instead of the 4-digit code that was standard.
Sure, a 6-digit passcode is, theoretically, more secure. But for those of us who have trained our fingers to tap in a 4-digit password, it’s become muscle memory — and a 6-digit passcode might actually be a bit annoying.
Luckily, Apple hasn’t done away with the 4-digit passcode. It’s still available as an option, even if it is a bit hidden. Here’s how to turn it back on.
- Open Settings.
- Select the Touch ID & Passcode option.
- You’ll have to enter your passcode to access this menu.
- Tap on the change Passcode option.
- Yet again, you’ll need to enter your current passcode to access this option.
- You’ll be greeted with an “Enter your new passcode” screen — with six digits.
- From here, you can access the Passcode Options menu. It’s below your passcode field — and is probably a bit easy to miss.
- You can select between several different options here, including the tried-and-true 4-digit numeric code.
- Once you select that option, the passcode field should drop from six digits to four.
- Enter the 4-digit passcode you want.
It’s worth noting that you have a couple of additional options, too. There custom passcode options that you can select from. The first, Custom Alphanumerical Code, lets you mix letters and numbers like a typical internet password. The second, Custom Numerical Password, lets you choose any number of numerical digits for your passcode — so 2-, 3- or even 8-digit passcodes can be used.
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