Whether you want to disable or modify your Apple Watch passcode temporarily or for good, follow along for how to change or turn off Apple Watch passcode.

Keep in mind if you choose to turn off your passcode, all of your debit or credit cards loaded into Apple Pay will be removed for security purposes.

How to change or turn off Apple Watch passcode

  • Open Settings on the Watch app on iPhone or your Apple Watch
  • Swipe down and tap Passcode
  • Tap Turn off or Change Passcode

Here’s how the process looks on iPhone:

Here’s how it looks on Apple Watch:

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