{"id":9737,"date":"2022-01-25T13:29:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T21:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/?p=9737"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:01:15","slug":"forgot-iphone-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/01\/25\/forgot-iphone-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Forgot Your iPhone Password? Here&#8217;s What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/collections\/cell-phones?utm_source=gazelle_horn&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">Smartphone<\/a> passwords are a critical part of protecting your private information and keeping data secure. But if you forget yours, getting locked out of your device can be inconvenient. But this security feature helps prevent unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve lost your iPhone passcode, there are a few methods you can use to restore your device and create a new password. The options available to you will depend on which version of iOS your device is running. For devices running iOS 17 or later, a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option will appear on the lock screen when connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network &#8211; and if you recently changed your passcode, iOS 17 introduced a Passcode Reset feature that gives you a 72-hour window to still access your device using your previous passcode. For devices running iOS 15.2 or iOS 16, an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option appears under similar network conditions, and entering your passcode incorrectly five times on the lock screen will trigger the <strong>&#8220;Forgot Password&#8221;<\/strong> prompt. Remember that if your restoration process is going to need a software update, Apple notes the download can take more than 15 minutes, so be sure your device is plugged in and be patient before proceeding.<\/p>\n<h2><a>About iPhone Passcodes<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Your iPhone passcode is a six-digit password that you use to unlock your device. Set your passcode on the iPhone X and later devices by going to Settings, then &#8220;Face ID &amp; Passcode.&#8221; On earlier phones, get through to &#8220;Touch ID &amp; Passcode&#8221; or just &#8220;Passcode,&#8221; depending on the model.<\/p>\n<p>You have to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/set-a-passcode-iph14a867ae\/ios\">enter the correct passcode<\/a> each time you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn your device on.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Haven&#8217;t unlocked your device in 48 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Haven&#8217;t used Face ID or Touch ID in four hours.<\/li>\n<li>Attempt to use the Emergency or Medical ID features.<\/li>\n<li>Initiate a remote lock command after misplacing your device.<\/li>\n<li>Have five unsuccessful attempts to unlock your device with Face ID or Touch ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can&#8217;t disable your passcode if you use Touch ID or Apple Pay, as that would leave your information vulnerable to unwanted access. If you enter the wrong passcode <strong>five times<\/strong> on the lock screen, devices running <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/documentation\/ios-ipados-release-notes\/ios-ipados-15_2-release-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS 15.2 or later<\/a> will display a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Password?&#8221;<\/strong> option and an easy path to regain access. After <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT204060\">10 failed passcode attempts<\/a> in a row, your device will be disabled.<\/p>\n<p>The recovery options you see will depend on your iOS version. On devices running <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong>, a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option appears when connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. It&#8217;s also worth mentioning that <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/105039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS 17 introduced a Passcode Reset window<\/a> \u2014 if you change your passcode, you have <strong>72 hours<\/strong> to still access your device using your previous passcode, which can be a lifesaver if you forget a newly set code. On devices running <strong>iOS 15.2 or iOS 16<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll see an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option when connected to a network, and that lets you wipe and restore the device directly from the lock screen without needing a computer. Remember that if a software update is required during restoration, the download alone can take <strong>more than 15 minutes<\/strong> according to Apple Support, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid entering the wrong passcode by typing it slowly each time to cut back on the chance for typos. Restoring your <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/collections\/iphones?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">iPhone<\/a> should always be a last resort, as it will erase your data unless you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/11\/27\/how-to-backup-your-iphone\/\">recent backup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" class=\"wp-image-9740\" src=\"https:\/\/gazellethehorn.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent-1024x379.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent-150x55.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/02-the-more-recent.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2><a>Your Options If You&#8217;ve Forgotten Your Passcode<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you forgot your iPhone passcode, there&#8217;s no way to retrieve it without restoring your device. The most important thing you can do to cut back on data loss and keep your phone safe from the ramifications of a forgotten passcode is to back it up. Should you have to restore your phone after losing your passcode, the more recent and consistent your backups, the less likely you are to lose data like pictures, apps, and notes.<\/p>\n<h3><a>Built-In &#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221; Option (iOS 15.2 and Later)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or later and it&#8217;s connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, you might not need a computer at all. After entering the wrong passcode 5 times on the lock screen, a recovery option will appear directly on your device:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong>, a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option appears, which walks you through resetting your passcode while keeping your data intact &#8211; provided you know your Apple ID credentials.<\/li>\n<li>On <strong>iOS 15.2 or iOS 16<\/strong>, an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option appears instead, which wipes the device and allows you to restore from a backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, if you recently changed your passcode on <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ktoe1Hut6JA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple&#8217;s Passcode Reset feature gives you a <strong>72-hour window<\/strong><\/a> during which you can still unlock your device with your previous passcode &#8211; a helpful safety net if you forget a newly set code.<\/p>\n<h3><a>iTunes or Finder Backup Recovery<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you back up your iPhone to a computer, recovering your <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">device<\/a> is easy. Remember that on macOS Catalina and later, Finder replaces iTunes for iPhone management. The general process looks like this:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Put your iPhone into Recovery Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Use a USB or USB-C cable to connect your iPhone to a computer running iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac).<\/li>\n<li>Open iTunes or Finder and wait for your computer to recognize your device.<\/li>\n<li>Click the iPhone icon on the summary screen.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Restore Backup.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Select the backup date or file you want to restore.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your Apple ID information &#8211; make sure it matches the account linked to your iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Depending on how many files, songs, images, and other data are in the backup, the process may take quite a while. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/118105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple notes that any software update downloaded during restoration can take <strong>more than 15 minutes<\/strong> on its own.<\/a> Make sure you double-check all important settings on your phone after the restoration and adjust them to your preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><a>iCloud and Find My<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can use iCloud and the Find My feature to remotely erase and reset your iPhone. Let&#8217;s talk about how:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Log in to iCloud.com with the Apple ID account linked to your phone.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Find My<\/strong> and locate your device on the map.<\/li>\n<li>Select your device, then tap the <strong>&#8220;Erase This Device&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<li>Read and accept the warning that appears on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/10\/26\/how-to-factory-reset-your-iphone\/\">reset your phone to factory settings<\/a>. If you back up to iCloud, your most recent backup should be recent enough to restore without data loss. You can also use the iTunes or Finder strategy above to restore from a computer-based backup instead.<\/p>\n<h3><a>Recovery Mode<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Entering <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/118106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery Mode<\/a> changes slightly depending on your device model. But regardless of how you access it, it remains a reliable fallback that lets you troubleshoot your device or restore a backup &#8211; it can also be used if your device is too damaged or unresponsive to use on its own. Your phone will automatically exit Recovery Mode when it restarts. For more advanced situations, you may also want to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/05\/19\/how-to-put-your-iphone-into-dfu-mode\/\">how to put your iPhone into DFU mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a>What to Do If You&#8217;ve Forgotten Your iPhone Password<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Before jumping into Recovery Mode, it&#8217;s worth knowing that newer versions of iOS give you easier options. If your iPhone is running <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong> and it&#8217;s connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option will appear directly on the lock screen after entering the wrong password five times. Tapping this lets you reset your passcode without needing a computer.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re running <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/06\/02\/common-ios-16-problems-and-how-to-fix-them\/\">iOS 15.2 or iOS 16<\/a><\/strong>, then you&#8217;ll see an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option on the lock screen again after five incorrect attempts and when connected to a network.<\/p>\n<p>Also worth mentioning: if you recently changed your passcode on <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/119586\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple&#8217;s Passcode Reset feature gives you a <strong>72-hour window<\/strong><\/a> during which you can still unlock your device with your previous passcode &#8211; a helpful safety net if you&#8217;ve forgotten a new one.<\/p>\n<p>If none of the options apply, entering Recovery Mode is your next step. The process looks different depending on your device.<\/p>\n<h3><a>iPhone X, iPhone SE (2nd Generation or Later), iPhone 8 and Later<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Follow these steps if you own a more <a href=\"?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">recent iPhone<\/a> and need to enter Recovery Mode:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Touch and hold the side button and either the up or down volume button simultaneously until the power off slider appears on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Slide the power off button to turn the iPhone off.<\/li>\n<li>Once your device is off, connect it to a computer while pressing and holding the side button.<\/li>\n<li>Keep holding until the Recovery Mode screen appears, then release.<\/li>\n<li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/108969\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finder (macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes (Windows or older macOS), choose to Restore your device<\/a>. Note that if a software update is required during this process, the download may take <strong>more than 15 minutes<\/strong>, and your device may exit Recovery Mode &#8211; simply repeat the steps if that happens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a>iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The process for entering Recovery Mode on an <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/collections\/iphones?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">iPhone 7<\/a> is slightly different:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Touch and hold the side button until you see the power off slider on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Slide the button to power the phone down.<\/li>\n<li>Connect your phone to a computer while simultaneously pressing and holding the volume down button.<\/li>\n<li>Keep holding until the Recovery Mode screen appears, then release.<\/li>\n<li>In Finder or iTunes, choose to Restore your device. Allow extra time if a software update needs to download as part of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a>iPhone 6s, Original iPhone SE, and Earlier<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On earlier iPhones &#8211; like the original iPhone SE and the <a href=\"?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">iPhone 6s<\/a> &#8211; you can use the physical home button to enter Recovery Mode:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Touch and hold the side button or top button (depending on your model) until the power slider appears.<\/li>\n<li>Turn the phone off by sliding the power bar.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/255578214\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect your iPhone to the computer while pressing and holding the home button.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Keep holding until the Recovery Mode screen appears, then release.<\/li>\n<li>In Finder or iTunes, choose to Restore your device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a>Restoring Your Device After Recovery<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you forgot your iPhone passcode and don&#8217;t want to erase its data to reset it, it&#8217;s important that you back your device up. Once you&#8217;ve recovered your device from a backup, you can restore it by following these steps:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>With your iPhone still connected to the computer, locate your iPhone using <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/118107\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finder or iTunes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Press the &#8220;Restore&#8221; button and wait for the download to complete. Note that if a software update is required during this process, the download may take more than 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Your iPhone will restart automatically when the restoration is finished.<\/li>\n<li>Set up your iPhone and confirm all settings when complete &#8211; you may need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/06\/29\/how-to-close-apps-on-your-iphone\/\">redownload some apps<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth knowing that if you&#8217;re running <strong>iOS 17 or later<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2023\/06\/15\/ios-17-iphone-passcode-reset-72-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple&#8217;s Passcode Reset feature<\/a> gives you a <strong>72-hour window<\/strong> after changing your passcode during which you can still use your previous passcode to regain access. Additionally, devices running <strong>iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 and later<\/strong> will display a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option on the lock screen when connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network &#8211; this option appears after entering the wrong passcode <strong>5 times<\/strong>. On older devices running <strong>iOS 15.2 or iOS 16<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll see an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option instead, which lets you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/08\/09\/how-to-make-your-device-ready-for-international-travel\/\">reset your device directly from the lock screen<\/a> without needing a computer.<\/p>\n<h2><a>Retailers, Service Providers and Apple Support Can Help<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have a computer so you can enter <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/102518\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recovery Mode<\/a> or successfully restore your device, an Apple retailer or <a href=\"https:\/\/locate.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">authorized service provider<\/a> may be able to help. Speak with a representative and let them know what you&#8217;re trying to do &#8211; they may ask a few questions or request you visit in person to assist with the recovery process. If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/07\/28\/repair-cost-of-water-damaged-phone\/\">phone is damaged<\/a> and you can&#8217;t access it to restore or enter a passcode, <a href=\"https:\/\/getsupport.apple.com\/?caller=kbase&amp;SG=SG003&amp;category_id=SC0043&amp;symptom_id=23249\">contact Apple Support<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><a>Tips for Choosing a Choosing and Managing Your Passcode<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Manage your passcode with these tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choose a complex passcode:<\/strong> The more complex your passcode, the harder it will be for hackers or unauthorized personnel to unlock. Your iPhone gives you several options: a four-digit numeric code, a six-digit numeric code, a custom numeric code, or a custom alphanumeric code. The longer and more complicated, the better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a combination of characters:<\/strong> Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.nist.gov\/800-63-4\/sp800-63b\/passwords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strong passcode using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols<\/a>. Avoid commonly guessed passcodes, like birthdays, anniversaries, phone numbers, or your name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the Allow Access feature:<\/strong> The &#8220;Allow Access&#8221; feature lets you choose which information is visible on your screen while your device is locked, such as the notification center, Siri, the reply with message feature, or the return missed calls feature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change your passcode as needed:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/collections\/iphones?utm_source=gazelle_horn&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=forgot-iphone-password\/\">Apple<\/a> or your device might send you occasional messages to change your passcode for security reasons. Always abide by these and change your passcode regularly, but never click on a link to do so unless you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s from an official Apple source. Note that on iOS 17 and later, when you change your passcode, Apple gives you a 72-hour window during which you can still access your device using your previous passcode &#8211; a helpful safety net if you forget the new one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Require an immediate passcode:<\/strong> When you set up your passcode, you can decide how soon after going idle your phone should require unlocking. Set this to &#8220;Immediately&#8221; to avoid windows of time that leave your device vulnerable to unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know your recovery options:<\/strong> On iOS 15.2 and later, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/118430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entering the wrong passcode five times on the lock screen will trigger a &#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221; option<\/a>. On iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 or later, this option also appears when your device is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, making recovery more accessible without needing a computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use two-factor authentication:<\/strong> Rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/topics\/cybersecurity-best-practices\/multifactor-authentication\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two-factor authentication &#8211; such as requiring Face ID alongside a passcode<\/a> &#8211; whenever possible to add an extra layer of security. Many individual apps, especially those containing sensitive information like banking or financial data, also support their own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/07\/11\/how-to-send-a-fax-with-iphone\/\">two-factor authentication options<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a>Learn More About Your iPhone at Gazelle<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>While it can be hard to retrieve your information if you forgot your iPhone passcode, there are still ways to access your device. On devices running <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/118723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS 17 or later<\/a>, a <strong>&#8220;Forgot Passcode?&#8221;<\/strong> option appears on the lock screen after failed attempts when connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network, and that lets you reset without a full erase. On devices running iOS 15.2 or iOS 16, an <strong>&#8220;Erase [Device]&#8221;<\/strong> option appears instead under the same network conditions. It&#8217;s also worth knowing that if you recently changed your passcode on iOS 17 or later, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/apple\/comments\/14amsdx\/ios_17_gives_you_72_hours_to_undo_an_iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple&#8217;s Passcode Reset feature gives you a <strong>72-hour window<\/strong><\/a> to still access your device using your previous passcode. The best way to prepare yourself for a forgotten passcode is to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/108366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">back up your device to a computer or synced account<\/a> and choose a passcode that&#8217;s easy for you to remember but tough for others to guess. Check out our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/02\/03\/how-to-customize-your-iphone-home-screen-wallpapers-widgets-icons\/\">how to customize your iPhone home screen<\/a> or find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/11\/20\/best-iphone\/\">best Apple iPhone model to buy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.gazelle.com\/collections\/iphones\">shop preowned iPhones<\/a> at Gazelle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"379\" class=\"wp-image-9741\" src=\"https:\/\/gazellethehorn.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about-1024x379.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about-150x55.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/03-learn-more-about.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><img width=\"560\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Smartphone passwords are a critical part of protecting your private information and keeping data secure. 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