How To Reset Notes Password On Iphone Ipad And Mac

This blog post will take you through the steps to reset Notes password on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac so that you can set it to something you can easily remember.

Things to know before resetting password for locked notes

Resetting passwords for locked notes is super easy, but there are a few conditions you need to be aware of.

Situation 1: If you remember the existing password for locked notes, you can just change it by going to the Settings app → Notes → Password → Change Password. The change will apply to all notes – new and existing. You can avoid resetting the Notes password in this case. Situation 2: If you had previously enabled access via Touch ID or Face ID for the locked note, you can still go ahead and change the password. No need for a reset. Situation 3: If you have forgotten the alphanumeric password for existing notes and haven’t allowed access via Face ID or Touch ID, there’s some bad news. You can’t reset the password for existing notes. In this situation, even if you reset the password, the change is only applicable to new notes you create thereafter.

Based on the above analysis, it’s fair to say that it is high time Apple figures out a way to let users change passwords for all locked notes saved on the same Apple ID. Until Apple figures that out, here’s how you can reset the password for Notes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to reset Notes password on your iPhone and iPad

How to reset Notes password on your Mac

I advise adding a password hint as well. This will improve your chances of remembering the password of the locked note in the future. Resetting the password of locked notes will result in the coexistence of notes with old and new passwords. This can cause confusion when it comes to locking new notes and unlocking the old ones. You may have to manage notes with old passwords and new passwords simultaneously. In my opinion, once you reset the password for locked notes, use it to change the password as well. As changing a password requires an existing password, you will now be able to sync old and new notes with the same password.

Bonus: Copy content from existing locked notes using Touch ID or Face ID

If you have previously locked notes and chosen to keep Touch ID or Face ID as an authentication factor, you’re in luck. In this case, you can access the note even if you forget the password. This will allow you to get immediate access to the Lock without resetting the password. It can come in handy if you’re in a hurry and do not have time to reset the password. But remember that this is just a workaround. So, I’d advise you to do the following to secure your notes. Restore the forgotten! By following the instructions outlined in this article, you can easily regain access to locked notes on your Apple device. While you’re at it, develop a habit of using a password manager so that you do not have to worry about such occurrences. Thank you for reading. Please take a moment to leave your thoughts in the comments. Read more: 

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