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

2. Enter current passcode

3. Press Change Passcode

4. Enter current passcode again

5. Select Passcode Options

6. Select 4-Digit Numeric Code or Custom Numeric Code (for a custom length passcode)

7. Enter new passcode twice

That’s it! If you have any questions and comments feel free to leave it below.