Set, change or remove a Screen Time passcode on Mac
You can use a passcode to prevent changes to the Screen Time restrictions you set up for a child. To change or remove a passcode, you need to enter the current passcode.
If you need to reset the passcode, see the Apple Support article If you forgot your Screen Time passcode.
Before you can set a passcode, you need to turn on Screen Time. See Set up Screen Time for yourself or Set up Screen Time for a child.
Tip: You might want to store the Screen Time passcode in a safe place in case you forget it, such as in a locked note (see Lock your notes).
Set a Screen Time passcode
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)If you’re a parent/guardian in a Family Sharing group, click the Family Member pop-up menu, then choose a family member.
If you don’t see the Family Member pop-up menu, make sure you’re signed in to your Apple Account and using Family Sharing.
Scroll down, then turn on Lock Screen Time Settings.
Enter a four-digit passcode, then enter the passcode again to verify it.
Change a Screen Time passcode
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
If you’re a parent/guardian in a Family Sharing group, click the Family Member pop-up menu, then choose a family member.
If you don’t see the Family Member pop-up menu, make sure you’re signed in to your Apple Account and using Family Sharing.
Click Change Passcode, then enter the current four-digit passcode (or verify your identity with your password or Touch ID).
Enter a new four-digit passcode, then enter the new passcode again to verify it.
Remove a Screen Time passcode
If you don’t want to require a Screen Time passcode any longer, you can remove it.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
If you’re a parent/guardian in a Family Sharing group, click the Family Member pop-up menu, then choose a family member.
If you don’t see the Family Member pop-up menu, make sure you’re signed in to your Apple Account and using Family Sharing.
Scroll down, turn off Lock Screen Time Settings, then enter the four-digit passcode (or verify your identity with your password or Touch ID).