Instructions cover iPads with iOS 11 or later.

Inthe left panel, tapDisplay & Brightness.

In theDisplay & Brightnessscreen, tapAuto-Lock.

Auto-Lock setting on iPad highlighted

choose the option you prefer.

Choices are 2, 5, 10, or 15 minutes.

you’re free to also chooseNever.

Auto-Lock timing settings on iPad with times highlighted

ChoosingNevermeans the iPad never goes into sleep mode automatically.

Which Auto-Lock Setting Is Right for You?

If the iPad goes into sleep mode while you are using it, set the delay to 5 minutes.

Unlocking Passcode settings

While three extra minutes doesn’t sound like a lot, it more than doubles the default setting.

Instead, set a timer for how often the passcode is required.

In thePasscode Lockscreen, tapRequire Passcode.

Require Passcode setting on iPad

Don’t see these options on the screen?

If you haveiPad Unlockturned on forTouch IDorFace ID, you’ve got the option to’t delay the interval.

Instead, rest your finger on theHomebutton or raise the phone and look at it to unlock the iPad.

After 15 minutes option for Require Passcode on iPad

In theRequire Passcodescreen, select a setting fromImmediatelyup to4 hours.