How to Lock Notes on iPhone and iPad

The default Notes app available on iPhone and iPad is a useful tool for keeping track of almost everything in your daily routine. You can jot down important reminders, create a grocery list, take lecture notes, and more. View Apple Notes on your Android device To copy or view content seamlessly. However, it is equally important to protect the information you store in the Notes app. There is an option to lock one or multiple notes in Notes appHere's a complete guide that will help you learn how to lock notes on iPhone and iPad to keep them safe.

How to lock a note

Locking a note clearly means that if your device is shared or someone gains access to your phone, they won't be able to view the note without unlocking it. It's much easier to lock an individual note than to lock an entire app.

Let's quickly walk you through a few easy steps to lock notes on your iPhone. These steps also apply to those who want to lock notes on their iPad.

Step 1: Open Notes app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Click on Specific note that you want to lock.

Step 3: Click on The three points In the upper right corner of the note.

Step 4: Click on Lock icon.

Your note is locked with your Face ID.

Step 6: Look for Lock Code Top note.

If your iPhone or iPad doesn't support Face ID, you'll have the option to set a password to lock your note.

How to open a note

You may have locked one or more notes. Unlocking them is very simple. Follow these steps.

Step 1: Click on lock icon In the upper right corner of Note.

Step 2: You will be asked to use Face ID Your or enter Password Your own.

Step 3: will be Unlock your noteYou will see. Unlock code In the upper right corner of the note.

How to lock a note using 3D TOUCH

If you're more comfortable using 3D Touch on your iPhone or iPad, you can follow these easy steps to lock your note in the Notes app.

Step 1: Long press on Note that you want to lock.

Step 2: From the menu that opens, tap Lock Note option.

Step 3: You will see first Unlocked icon On the left side of that particular note.

If your iPhone or iPad doesn't support Face ID, it will prompt you to set a passcode to lock your note.

Step 4: Open Note and click Unlocked icon In the upper right corner of the application.

Step 5: Verify Lock Code in the upper right corner.

You have successfully locked your note.

How to remove lock from note

If you're not interested in locking your Note and want to remove Face ID or the passcode, here's an easy way to do the same.

Step 1: Keep your note unlocked.

This is required to open that private note.

Step 2: Click on The three points In the upper right corner of the note.

Step 3: Click on Remove icon.

This is how you can successfully remove a lock from a note. You can use the same method to unlock more notes to control your privacy. The best part is, you don't need to download any additional apps on your iPhone or iPad.

The Notes app on iPhone and iPad offers this feature to secure your data. You can use this feature on your family members' iPhone or iPad. They can lock their notes using the steps above.

Securing your information easily

You can use the same method to lock multiple notes in the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad. We recommend checking that your devices are running the latest versions of iOS and iPad OS. If they aren't, update them first. Locking notes is a good option if you share your device with family members, especially children. Locking them means that the content and the note itself are more secure. We hope the steps above helped you learn how to lock notes on your iPhone and iPad.