How to Reset Your Notes Password on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod

How to Reset Your Notes Password on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

Apple Notes makes it very easy to password-protect sensitive notes on iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Mac. But if you don’t often use the password to unlock your notes, it’s just as easy to forget it. Sounds familiar?.

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Unfortunately, resetting a forgotten Apple Notes password is inconvenient. As you’ll learn below, the chances of getting currently locked notes depend on whether you can use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock them.

Note. The instructions below apply to the Notes app for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 Monterey and later. If you experience any issues, update your system software to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS and try again.

How to Reset a Forgotten Apple Notes Password

Changing a forgotten Apple Notes password works differently than a normal login reset. While the process is simple, the new password will only apply to any future notes you create, and any notes you have locked with a forgotten password will remain locked. However, you can restore the content inside if you access it with Touch ID or Face ID.

How to Retrieve Locked Notes Using Touch ID or Face ID

Before you reset your forgotten Apple Notes password, check if you can open locked notes using your device’s biometrics – Touch ID or Face ID. If you do this, you should get the content of each note by copying it into a new note.

Note. If you’re using a Mac without Touch ID, you can follow the steps below on your iPhone or iPad, as long as the locked notes are in an iCloud account and not in On My Mac.

1. Open the Notes app from the Home screen or Dock on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Then select the locked note and use Touch ID or Face ID to view it.

2. Tap the More icon (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen and select Send a Copy > Copy to copy the contents of the iPhone note to the clipboard. On a Mac, press Command + A to select all content. Then Control-click and select Copy.

3. Create a new note in iCloud or On My iPhone/iPad/Mac accounts. Then press and hold any free area in the note and select Paste. On a Mac, Control-click and choose Paste. Repeat the steps for each locked note you want to recover.

How to Reset Forgotten Notes Password on iPhone

After extracting the contents of any locked notes, follow these steps to reset your forgotten Apple Notes password using the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Your iOS device will ask for your Apple ID password or device password for added security during the reset process.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Then scroll down and select Notes > Password.

2. Choose the password for the Notes account you want to reset – iCloud or On My iPhone/iPad. Then click Reset Password.

3. Enter your Apple ID password or enter your iPhone passcode and tap Reset Password again.

4. Enter a new password in the “Password and Confirm” field. Add a hint to a memorable password to increase your chances of remembering your password if you forget it again. Turn on the switch next to Face ID or Touch ID and tap Done.

How to Reset Forgotten Notes Password on Mac

You can reset a forgotten Apple Notes password for iCloud or On My Mac accounts if you’re using a Mac. Enter your Apple ID or Mac user account password during the reset process.

1. Open Notes and select Notes > Preferences from the menu bar.

2. Open the menu next to Locked Notes and select the account you want to reset – iCloud or On My Mac. Then choose Reset Password > OK to continue.

3. In the pop-up that appears, enter your Apple ID password and select OK. Or enter your Mac user account password and press Enter. You must then select the Reset Password option again to confirm that you want to change the passwords for the assigned account.

4. Enter a new password in the “Password” and “Confirmation” fields, add a hint in the “Hint” field, and select “Set Password”.

5. Check the box next to Touch ID (if your Mac supports Touch ID) to enable biometric unlock for the Notes app. You must enter your new Notes password to confirm the action.

Resetting a forgotten Apple Notes password on your Apple devices can be tricky, so it’s a good idea to keep your new password in a safe place to avoid the hassle of resetting it. If you were unable to recover the contents of your old notes, do not delete them as you may remember your old password later.

How to Reset Your Notes Password on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod

How to Reset Your Notes Password on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod