How to Remove Screen Time Passcode on iPhone [2026 Updated]

There are a lot of advantages to setting screen time; for example, you can limit the amount of time your child spends on their phone or limit the amount of time you spend on an app yourself.

However, due to the fact that this calls for the user to generate a separate screen time passcode, many users have said that they forget this passcode shortly after creating it, causing some hindrance for them to removing the screen time passcode. Don't worry, this post will show you how to remove Screen Time passcode in different ways.

Part 1. How to Remove Screen Time Passcode with Passcode

If you know the Screen Time passcode, you can remove Screen Time directly. To do that, you just need to follow the steps here. This process will just spend less than 1 minute.

1. Remove the Passcode on Your iPhone

If the Screen Time is on your own iPhone, follow the steps here.

• Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.
• Step 2. Scroll down and tap on Turn off App & Website Activity.
• Step 3. Enter the Screen Time passcode to turn it off.
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2. Remove the Passcode on Your Child's iPhone via Family Sharing

If the Screen Time is on your Child's iPhone, follow the steps here to remove Screen Time restriction.

• Step 1. On the parent's device, open the Settings app. Tap your name (Apple Account) at the very top.
• Step 2. Go to Family Sharing > Screen Time. Scroll down and select your child's name from the "Family" list.
• Step 3. Tap on "Manage Screen Time". Select Stop Managing [your child's name] Screen Time.
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• Step 4. Enter the screen passcode to turn off it.

How to Remove Screen Time Passcode without Passcode

If you forgot the Screen Time passcode, the method in Part 1 will not solve your problem. There are 3 methods that you can use to remove Screen Time passcode without passcode. You can choose the one suitable for you.

1. Reset Your Passcode with an Apple Account

This method works if you set up the Screen Time passcode on your own device (not a child's) and you remember the Apple Account and password associated with it. When you first set the passcode, Apple prompted you to enter your Apple Account as a recovery option.

• Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down and tap on Screen Time.
• Step 2. Tap on "Change Screen Time Passcode."
• Step 3. A prompt will ask for the old passcode. Tap "Forgot Passcode?" at the bottom.
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• Step 4. The "Screen Time Passcode Recovery" screen will appear. Enter the Apple Account and Password you used when you first enabled the feature.
• Step 5. Once authenticated, you will be prompted to enter a new Screen Time passcode. You can use the way in Part 1 to remove Screen Time.

2. Remove Screen Time Passcode without Apple Account Password

If the official reset link is missing or ineffective, . This third-part provides a specialized module designed to remove Screen Time restrictions. After connecting your device to a computer, the software interacts with the local storage partition to disable the passcode lock. This process is engineered to be 100% data-safe, meaning your files and apps remain untouched throughout the operation.

Now, let's see the tutorial on how to remove Screen Time via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect Your iPhone to a Computer

Install and launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Then connect your iPhone to the computer via a lightning-to-USB cable. After that, click on the Unlock Screen Time Passcode option and hit Start.

Step 2Disable Find My iPhone on Your Device

If you have turned on the Find My iPhone option, just follow the on-screen prompts to disable it. Then go to the next step.

Step 3Start removing Screen Time Passcode

Next, your device will start removing Screen Time passcode. When all is done, follow the on-screen instruction to set up your device and hit Done.

3. Factory Reset via Computer (All Data Lost)

This is the final, official Apple method for a device you are completely locked out of. It is the "scorched earth" approach and should only be used if all else fails.

This method works by putting your iPhone into Recovery Mode and using a Mac or PC to install a fresh copy of iOS, which wipes the old (and forgotten) passcode.

• Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a computer. Use a Mac with macOS Catalina or newer (using a Finder window) or a Mac with macOS Mojave or older / a PC (using the iTunes app).
• Step 2. You must now put your device into Recovery Mode. This is a specific button combination.
• Step 3. Your computer will show a pop-up message: "There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored."
• Step 4. Choose the "Restore" option. Your computer will download the latest iOS software and reinstall it, completely erasing the device.
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• Step 5. Once complete, the phone will restart to the "Hello" screen. You can set it up as a new device.

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Final Words

All of the details that you'll need to know to easily remove Screen Time passcode have been shown to you above. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is the approach that we recommend as the best option for you, as it can remove the Screen Time limit on your device without entering any passcode or account. By the way, it's available to remove the screen lock, Apple Account, and MDM as well. Simply give it a good go!