How to Always Require a Password for Apple Purchases on an iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Scroll down and tap iTunes and App Store., Tap Password Settings.If you don’t see it, tap Back, select General, then tap Restrictions., Select Always Require.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s an app with a gray cog on one of your home screens.
It might be in a folder called “Utilities.” -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iTunes and App Store.
It’s in the fourth section. , You’ll find Password Settings under “Allowed Content.” , The App Store, iTunes, and iBooks will now all require that you type your Apple ID password each time you make a purchase.
To require passwords for free downloads (in addition to purchases), slide the “Require Password” switch under “Free Downloads” to the On position. -
Step 3: Tap Password Settings.If you don’t see it
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Step 4: tap Back
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Step 5: select General
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Step 6: then tap Restrictions.
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Step 7: Select Always Require.
Detailed Guide
It’s an app with a gray cog on one of your home screens.
It might be in a folder called “Utilities.”
It’s in the fourth section. , You’ll find Password Settings under “Allowed Content.” , The App Store, iTunes, and iBooks will now all require that you type your Apple ID password each time you make a purchase.
To require passwords for free downloads (in addition to purchases), slide the “Require Password” switch under “Free Downloads” to the On position.
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