Download Article Show Download Article It's great that the Notes app on iPhone and iPad allows you to lock certain notes to keep them private. You can set a separate password for the Notes app that is different from your Apple ID password. However, if you forget your password, you will be locked out of your locked notes. Is there anything you can do? This wikiHow article teaches you what your options are if you forget a Notes password on iPhone or iPad.
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Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Thanks for submitting a tip for review! ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 36,891 times. Is this article up to date?How do I unlock my notes if I forgot my password on iPhone?Reset your Notes password if you've forgotten it. In the Settings app, tap Notes. Then tap Password.. Select the Notes account you want to change, then tap Reset Password.. Enter your Apple ID password, then tap OK.. Tap Reset Password again.. Use your device passcode or enter a new password and password hint. Tap Done.. Why are my iPhone notes locked?The notes are locked again after a period of inactivity or when you close the browser window. If you reset the Notes password using Notes on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, entering the new Notes password only lets you view locked notes that use the new password.
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