Apple increased the default passcode length to 6 digits to improve security. However, users can easily shorten their password length to 4 digits or a custom length under the settings. Follow our instructions to change your passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from 6 digits to 4.
How-to Change iOS Passcode to 4 Digits
1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Touch-ID-and-Passcode-iOS-Settings-286x300.jpg)
2. Enter current passcode
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Enter-Your-Passcode-iOS.jpg)
3. Press Change Passcode
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Change-Passcode-iOS-Settings.jpg)
4. Enter current passcode again
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Enter-Your-Old-Passcode-iOS.jpg)
5. Select Passcode Options
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Passcode-Options-iOS.jpg)
6. Select 4-Digit Numeric Code or Custom Numeric Code (for a custom length passcode)
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Change-Passcode-iOS-Settings.jpg)
7. Enter new passcode twice
![](https://iosfaqs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Enter-New-Passcode-iOS.jpg)
That’s it! If you have any questions and comments feel free to leave it below.