Can I use the same passcode for my iPhone and iPad?

Answer: A: No. The passcode is the four digit number you enter when first turning on your iPad or when waking it from sleep after an Autolock.
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Is iPad passcode different from password?

The password is used to log in to the mobile app. You will rarely need to enter your password because the app will normally be running in the background of your smart device. The passcode is a four-digit PIN, and it is an optional, added-security feature that you can enable inside the app.
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How do you share your passcode from iPhone to iPad?

How to share your Wi-Fi password
  1. Make sure that your device (the one sharing the password) is unlocked and connected to the Wi-Fi network.
  2. Select the Wi-Fi network on the device you want to connect.
  3. On your device, tap Share Password, then tap Done.
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Is Apple password the same for all devices?

On all devices using the same iCloud account, the AppleID used and it's password will be the same. If your Mac is different, then it is using a different iCloud account. Log out of that account and log back in with the AppleID you're using on all the other devices.
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Why are my passwords not syncing between iPhone and iPad?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 10 or later

iOS 14 or later: Go to Settings > Passwords > AutoFill Passwords. Check that AutoFill Passwords is turned on. iOS 12 or 13: Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Website & App Passwords. Check that AutoFill Passwords is turned on.
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Do I need a different password for each device?

Security experts generally recommend that you use strong, unique passwords for each of your online services and accounts.
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How do I share passwords between devices?

If your guest has an Android phone, on their device head to Settings, Connections (or Network and Internet), then Wi-Fi. Scroll down to find where it says Add Network; next to it, you'll see a QR code icon. Tap on it and they can now quickly scan the code. Scanning the code should automatically connect the device.
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Do passwords transfer to new iPad?

Make your passwords available on all your devices with iPad and iCloud Keychain. Use iCloud Keychain to keep your website and app passwords, credit card information, Wi-Fi network information, and other account information up to date across all of your approved devices and Mac computers.
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How do I recover my passcode for my iPad?

If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, you'll need to use a computer to put your iPad in recovery mode. This process will delete your data and settings, including your passcode, and allow you to set up your iPad again. After you've erased your iPad, you can restore your data and settings from a backup.
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Why is my passcode not working on my iPad?

It can be turned on by tapping Settings > General > Passcode Lock. If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup).
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Is iPhone password and passcode the same thing?

Helpful answers

A Passcode is a four or six digit number or some combination of those that is used to unlock the iOS device when you want to access it. A Password is something specific. Your Apple ID has a specific password used to protect your account.
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Is a passcode the same as a PIN?

The obvious difference is that a PIN is limited to numerical digits (0-9), while a password can contain numerical digits, upper- and lowercase letters, and punctuation.
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Can you unlock an iPad Without the passcode?

If you don't have the passcode, you can't unlock an iPad. You can erase the iPad and start over, so while the data will be gone, you will be able to use the iPad itself again. If you know the passcode but the iPad is locked, wait until the iPad lets you try again.
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What is the default passcode for iPad?

No, there's no default passcode lock code. Any passcode lock will be set up in Settings and won't be caused by an update. If you have a SIM card, then it will ask you for PIN code every time you restart the iPad.
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How do I get into my iPad Without the passcode or computer?

Apple's iCloud service is another effective way to remove your iPad passcode without a computer. It requires you to link your iPad with your iCloud account and enable the "Find My iPad" via iCloud.com. With this method, you can unlock your iPad remotely without needing you to sit at your computer.
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Does iCloud backup save passwords?

iCloud Keychain (includes all of your saved accounts and passwords) Maps Favorites, Collections and search history (requires iOS 13 or later)
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How do I transfer my passcodes to my new iPhone?

To learn how to transfer passwords from iPhone to new iPhone, you can follow these steps:
  1. Step 1: Enable AirDrop on both iPhones. To make this work, you need to unlock both the devices and go to their Settings > AirDrop to turn it on. ...
  2. Step 2: Select the passwords to transfer. ...
  3. Step 3: Transfer passwords to new iPhone.
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How can I export my iPhone passwords?

Step 1: Export your iCloud Passwords
  1. Open Safari and choose Safari > Preferences.
  2. Click the Passwords icon, then enter the password you use to log in to your computer.
  3. Click. and choose Export Passwords.
  4. Save the file to your desktop.
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How do I use a password manager on multiple devices?

For each device or web browser, all you have to do it install the app or browser extension, sign in with that master email address and password and you have access to all your saved logins.
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How do I sync Safari passwords between devices?

You can export Safari passwords to Apple's cloud and sync them between devices. You can do this using Apple's Keychain feature. On an iPhone, tap the "Settings" app on the home screen, then tap your name. Tap "iCloud", then "Keychain" and turn "iCloud Keychain" on using the toggle switch.
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Is IT OK to use the same password for everything?

Using the same password across multiple accounts can lead to credential stuffing. Credential stuffing is when hackers use previously stolen login credentials from one website and then “stuff” these credentials into other websites until they find matches.
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Can you use the same password?

If you ask a security expert, the answer is no. They will recommend not using any kind of variations of the same password for a simple reason: humans are the weakest link in IT security. Even when we create strong passwords, software can still crack them.
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Is there a way to have one password for everything?

A 1Password membership is the easiest, most secure way to use 1Password. All your important information is safe, up to date, and available wherever you are.
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Where do I find my iPhone passcode?

On iPhone X and later, or iPad with Face ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. On earlier iPhone models, go to Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings > Passcode.
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Is a 4 digit PIN more secure than a password?

The four to six-digit code that is sent to your mobile device after entering a password as a second factor of authentication is wholly different from a PIN and not nearly as secure.
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