It is easy to change iPad password when you remember the old password. Even if you forget the old one, it's still not difficult to replace it with a new one. In this article, we provide you with four simple ways to reset password on iPad. Whether you forget the current passcode or not, you can find your answers here.

Part 1. How to Change Password on iPad

When it comes to changing password on iPad, most people would first come up with changing the iPad Screen password. There are also two other frequently used passcodes on iPad – Apple ID and Screen Time passcode. In the following paragraphs, we will teach you step-by-step how to change these three passwords on iPad.

How to Change Screen Password on iPad

It is very simple to change the screen password on your iPad if you know the current password. Apple provides you with this chance in the Settings app.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (or Face ID & Passcode if your iPad doesn't have a home button)

Step 2. Enter the current passcode. Find and tap Change Passcode.

Step 3. Enter your current passcode again to get access to create a new passcode.

How to Change Apple ID Password on iPad

There are several ways to change your Apple ID password. As you can log in to your Apple account across Apple devices, you can use the iPhone/iPad/Mac to reset it if you forget the Apple ID password. But here, we only introduce how to change the Apple ID password on iPad using the Settings app.

Step 1. Go to Settings. At the top of the page, tap your Profile.

Step 2. Find and select Password & Security. Then, tap Change Password.

Step 3. Enter your current password or use Face ID/Touch ID to proceed. Then, you can replace the old Apple ID password with a new one.

How to Change Screen Time Password on iPad

Compared with the screen password and Apple ID password, the screen time passcode is less frequently used. But still, we will introduce how to change the screen time passcode on iPad using the Settings app.

Step 1. Go to Settings. Find and tap Screen Time.

Step 2. Scroll down to select Change Screen Time Passcode.

Step 3. Enter your old screen time passcode. Then, you can create a new one as you like.

Part 2. How to Reset iPad Password If Forgotten

Methods in Part 1 require you to remember all the old passwords to replace them with new passwords. However, there are times when you forget all these three passwords, yet you are still trying to reset them. In that case, you need to first unlock these passcodes before changing passwords on your iPad. Here, we recommend Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker.

Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker is an efficient and useful tool for unlocking the iOS screen, Apple ID, and Screen Time passcode. Its intuitive interface enables users to achieve a quick unlock without professional knowledge. Users can get their desired results within a few seconds.

To change passwords on iPad, you first need to download and install the software. It's free. Launch it. Make sure that your iPad is connected to the computer all the time. Then, you will be presented with different modes on the home page.

Reset iPad Screen Passcode

The Wipe Passcode mode helps you remove the iPad Screen Passcode after forgetting it. However, before using this mode, please note that it will also erase all the data on your iPad. If you have important data on the iPad, remember to back up your iPad first.

Step 1. Choose Wipe Passcode mode. Then, click on Start to continue.

Step 2. You will be shown with your iPad's information. Confirm it, and then click the Start button.

Step 3. Please wait for some time until the downloading of the firmware package is finished.

Step 4. Click on Unlock to remove your iPad screen passcode. Enter 0000 to confirm the unlocking.

After removing the old screen password, you can set up a new one in the Settings app.

Reset Apple ID Passcode on iPad

With the Remove Apple ID option, you can unlock your Apple account and then reset Apple ID passcode on the iPad. But first, you need to know that this option only works for activated iPads. Additionally, this option will erase all data on your iPad. Besides, don't update or restore your iPad by iTunes or erase all content on it. Otherwise, your iPad will be linked to the original Apple ID permanently.

Step 1. Choose the Remove Apple ID option. Tap Trust on your iPad to allow access.

Step 2. Click on Start to start removing your Apple ID. Enter 0000 to confirm the unlocking. Then, confirm your iPad information and click on Start to download the firmware package.

Step 3. After the downloading is done, enter 0000 to confirm unlocking. Click on Unlock. Then, your Apple ID will be removed, and you can set up a new account and its new passcode.

Reset Screen Time Passcode on iPad

Before using this mode, please make sure you have downloaded iTunes (used for scanning your device) on your computer and iTunes is updated to the latest version.

Step 1. Select the Screen Time option on the main interface.

Step 2. Click on Start to remove the Screen Time passcode. Wait for a few seconds, and it's finished.

After that, you can set up a new password for the Screen Time.

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