How to Enable Passcode Lock on an iPad

If you don’t want others to access your iPad in your absence, you’re suggested to set a passcode lock. Doing so will protect your device from unauthorized access and only the owner having correct passcode can unlock it. Enabling the Passcode Lock on an iPad is as easy as pie, here’s how:

I. Before You Begin:

1. This should work on other iOS devices as well, including the iPhone and iPod Touch.

II. Enabling Passcode Lock on an iPad:

1. Tap on the Settings icon on your screen.

2. Tap on General followed by Passcode Lock.

3. Hit the first option that says Turn Passcode On.

4. You’ll be asked to set a passcode. Simply enter any numeric that you can easily remember.

5. You’ll be needed to re-enter the passcode.

6. And you’re done!

Great! Now whenever you turn OFF the screen of your device and turn it back on, you will be asked to enter your passcode to get access to the device!