It also shows how to reset a forgotten Notes password.

This only applies to notes stored on your iPhone.

To change the password fornotes stored in iCloud, tapiCloudinstead and follow the remaining steps.

iPhone Settings app showing Notes settings

TapChange Password… drop your current password in theOld Passwordfield.

Then enter the new Notes password twiceonce in thePasswordfield and once inVerifyand optimally add aHint.

There is no onscreen confirmation.

Notes password settings screens

After tapping Done, your Notes password has been changed.

How Do You Reset a Forgotten Notes Password on iPhone?

But what do you do if you have forgotten your Notes password?

iPhone Settings app showing Notes settings

Luckily, that doesn’t mean you’re blocked from ever using Notes again.

Those can only be unlocked by the old password even after the reset.

Resetting just changes the password you use for any new notes you create and lock.

iPhone Notes password settings screens

Enterthe passcode you use to unlock your phone(notyour Notes password).

In the pop-up menu, tapReset Password.

Enter the new password you want to use for Notes twiceonce in thePasswordfield and once inVerifyand include a hint.

If you want to useFace IDto unlock notes, leave theUse Face IDslider set to on/green.

TapDoneto reset the Notes password on your iPhone.

In many cases, you canrecover deleted notes on iPhone.

SelectShare Noteto see your options.

Locking notes on your iPhonealso happens in theMoremenu.

Select theLockicon in the top row of options.

Then, you could create a password to stop others from seeing the note.

it’s possible for you to also use Face ID.