With an iPhone or iPod touch, how can I secure my data?

Setting a passcode

To secure data on an iPhone or iPod touch, UITS strongly recommends using a passcode. If your device is lost or stolen, a passcode can prevent others from accessing your email, calendar, contacts, and other data.

To configure a passcode:

1. From the home screen, tap Settings, and then choose General > Passcode Lock.
   
   
2. Enter a four-digit passcode. To confirm it, you will have to enter the same passcode twice.
   
   
3. At the next screen, you can configure how your device uses the passcode:
   
   
   • You can tap Require Passcode to set how long the device is idle before the passcode is required; shorter times are safer.
   • You can set Erase Data to securely erase all data on your device after an incorrect passcode is entered ten times in a row.
   
   Note: If you forget your passcode, you can restore your device by connecting it to the computer where you normally sync.

Wiping data from your device

At Indiana University, if you use Exchange on your device, you can wipe your data remotely if it is lost or stolen. For instructions, see In Outlook Web Access, how can I manage my Exchange ActiveSync device?

For more information about iPhone or iPod touch security, see the Apple Support web site (iPhone, iPod touch).

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