How to Turn Off Parental Controls on iPhone 2024

You can use parental control apps, like the screen time feature, to create healthier habits when using iPhones. However, it’s important to know how to disable parental controls on iPhone when you’re ready to give your child more freedom. You may want to revoke some controls so you or your kids can access different settings or make iTunes app store purchases. 

In this guide, we’ll show you how to switch off parental control options with and without a password. It only takes a couple of minutes. Afterward, you can allow unrestricted access to Google Play and iTunes, let your child play multiplayer games and configure other settings however you want.

Everything we explain in this guide is built into iOS, but if you’d like further control, check out our full list of the best parental control apps for iPhone.

How to Disable Parental Controls on iPhone Devices

To remove parental control settings from an iPhone, take the following steps.

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1. Open “settings” and tap “screen time.”

   All parental control options are in the “screen time” feature menu.

   

2. Tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions.”

   You’ll be prompted to enter your screen time passcode before you’re taken to the menu, which is a list of all settings, apps and content available to customize and control.

   

3. Toggle Off the “Content & Privacy Restrictions” Option.

   Tap “content restrictions” into the “off” position. The settings will turn gray to indicate they are no longer active.

   

How to Delete Some Parental Controls on iPhone Using Screen Time Settings

When disabling parental controls, you don’t have to switch all the settings off completely. Instead, you can limit access to some iPhone settings (like purchases in the game center or sites with explicit language) while allowing access to other content.

1. Tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions” But Don’t Toggle the Feature Off

   Instead, scroll down to customize specific apps or allow access to certain content. For example, by picking “only approved websites,” you can specify the kind of web content that is accessible.

   

How to Turn Off Parental Controls on iPhone Without a Password

There are a couple of ways to turn off parental controls without a password. For most options, you’ll need to know the Apple ID account details. Some methods involve resetting the iPhone to factory settings, resulting in data loss — make sure you create a backup of your iPhone first.

You can:

• Reset the screen time password
• Restore your iPhone to factory settings in iTunes
• Factory reset your device
• Use a third-party tool

Be warned that some of these techniques are also available to tech-savvy kids. See our article on how to hack screen time to make sure they aren’t used against you. 

If you don’t know the password and don’t want to lose your data, you can switch off parental controls by changing the password itself. Here’s how.

How to Reset iPhone Screen Time Password

1. In the “Screen Time” Options, Tap “Change Screen Time Password.”

   You’ll see options to change or turn off the passcode. Tap an option to change it.

   

2. When Prompted to Enter the Old Password, Tap “Forgot Passcode?”

   This takes you to a new screen for which you’ll need to know the Apple ID information to reset the password.

   

3. Enter Your Apple ID Account Details to Reset Your Passcode.

   You can now enter a new password and use this new code to switch off the parental control feature.

   

Final Thoughts: Turn Off iPhone Parental Controls 

Content restrictions work well when you want your kids to avoid certain apps or websites, but it can be frustrating to encounter blocks when you want to make changes to settings. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to turn off controls, as long as you know your passwords or Apple ID account details.

Have you used parental controls for your devices or a family member’s? Do you think they’re effective, or are these restrictions too easy to bypass? Let us know what you think in the comments. Thank you for reading.

FAQ: Remove Parental Controls Without a Screen Time Passcode

• What Do Parental Controls Do on an iPhone?

  Parental controls allow parents to manage how their children use iPhones. This includes settings like restricting app store purchases and access to inappropriate content, limiting screen time and blocking specific apps (like multiplayer games or social media).

• How Do I Turn Off Parental Controls on iPhone?

  You can turn off parental controls in the screen time settings by toggling off “content & privacy restrictions.” You may need to enter your device password to turn off the setting.

• How Do You Tell If Parents Are Spying on Your iPhone?

  Signs that parents are monitoring your iPhone include unfamiliar apps appearing on your device, your iPhone overheating or freezing, your iPhone losing battery quickly and an increase in data usage.

• Do Apple Parental Controls Turn Off at 18?

  Most parental settings turn off automatically when the owner of the Apple ID turns 18. If the account is part of a family sharing group with “ask to buy” enabled, the family organizer must disable it.

• What Are the Best Parental Control Apps for iPhone?

  The top parental control apps for iPhone include Qustodio, Net Nanny, the screen time feature and Mobicip.