How to Change the Notes Password on an iPhone

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If your instincts pertain that someone got a hold of your Notes password listen to them and change the Notes password on your iPhone as soon as possible. Yes, you finally made the decision to lock Notes on your phone with a password. However, if someone was able to crack the password, they will get access to your information in that Note file. Scary, right? Do not panic as yet, you can change your Notes password with these simple steps on your iPhone.

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How to Change the Notes Password on an iPhone

You can only change your password if you know the current password. Always change the password routinely to make sure that you surprise whoever is trying to check out your notes with the previous password that they were able to copy. Here is how to change the Notes password;

1. Go to the Settings app, and tap Notes.

2. Tap Password.

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3. Tap On My iPhone. If your Notes are saved to iCloud, tap on it.

4. Tap Change Password…

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5. Enter your current password in the Old Password field. Then enter the new Notes password twice—once in the Password field and once in Verify—and optimally add a Hint.

6. Tap Done. Just like that, your Notes password will be changed. Therefore, the next time you try to access the locked Notes, enter the new password.

Read Also: 9 Hidden Apple Notes features you need to know

How to Reset a Forgotten Notes Password on iPhone? 

Did you just lock your Notes from everyone including yourself? Ooops, you could have set a lock password for your Notes and now you do not seem to remember the password. The frustration is excruciating especially if you want to get access to the Note as soon as possible. Truth is without the correct password, you won’t be able to get ahold of your information in the Notes. However, there is a way to go about it. You can Reset your a forgotten Notes password. Here is how;

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Notes.

2. Tap Password.

3. Tap On My iPhone.

4. Tap Reset Password.

5. Enter your iPhone’s passcode (not your Notes password). If the Notes are saved to iCloud, you will have to enter the iCloud password.

6. In the pop-up menu, tap Reset Password.

7. Enter the new password you want to use for Notes twice—once in the Password field and once in Verify—and include a hint.

8. If you want to use Face ID to unlock notes, toggle on the feature.

9. Tap Done to reset the Notes password on your iPhone.

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