You might set up Screen Time to put a bar in front of yourself from spending too much time on apps. What if you forget its passcode?

Apple now tells you to enter the password for your Apple ID account in a screen labeled Screen Time Passcode Recovery.

To change your restrictions passcode on an iPhone, you'll need to go into your Settings. Where you go from there depends on your iOS version.

Don't forget your Screen Time passcode, which is not the same as your Lock Screen passcode. It's pretty hard to recover from a lost Screen Time passcode, so add it to your password manager.

Screen Time also serves as a parental control system, since it can be used to place restrictions on what a child can access, who they can contact, and how long they spend on apps, websites, and more.

Looking to use your phone less? Scroll down—mindfully and purposefully!—to find out how to get the most out of Apple's Screen Time tools.

Screen Time feature lets you create a separate passcode just for Screen Time, and you should. This passcode will be used when you need to change any Screen Time settings or extend the time limit ...