Having an alphanumeric passcode is a great way to complicate your password more and prevent hackers from guessing it, because it uses both letters and numbers. Here's how to set it up.

If you’re using an alphanumeric passcode alongside your phone’s biometric security you won’t need to enter a long password each time you unlock your phone.

How do I change the passcode on my iPhone? It’s easy to change your iPhone passcode: all you need is the existing code and these instructions.

Your iPhone's passcode is the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your private data. Here's how to set up a stronger one than ...

As it turns out, you really should use FaceID or TouchID to access your phone because if anyone gets a hold of your passcode, it's really bad.

Users can also set up a longer, alphanumeric passcode that's harder for bad actors to figure out. Device owners should also change the passcode immediately if they believe someone else has seen it.

Users can also set up a longer, alphanumeric passcode that's harder for bad actors to figure out. Device owners should also change the passcode immediately if they believe someone else has seen it.

The key step to avoiding these sorts of iPhone attacks is a simple change—make sure you set up Face ID and always use it to open your phone when you are out in public places.

My employer requires an 8+ digit alphanumeric passcode (and certain other security settings) in order to connect to the employer's email system. That requirement was a monumental pain before Touch ID.