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Forgot password to notes

I forgot a password to one of my notes is there a way to unlock the note?

iPhone 11 Pro, 15

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 11:01 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2022 11:03 AM

Gary5729_ wrote:

I forgot a password to one of my notes is there a way to unlock the note?

No. You can create a new password, but it will only apply to new notes that you create or add a password to. When you added the password did you also add a password hint? If not, or if the hint isn’t helpful, you will have to guess the password. You do get unlimited guesses, however.

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Jan 10, 2022 11:03 AM in response to Gary5729_

Gary5729_ wrote:

I forgot a password to one of my notes is there a way to unlock the note?

No. You can create a new password, but it will only apply to new notes that you create or add a password to. When you added the password did you also add a password hint? If not, or if the hint isn’t helpful, you will have to guess the password. You do get unlimited guesses, however.

Forgot password to notes

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