How to Secure App Store Purchases with a Password

Learn how to set a password for secure App Store purchases to prevent unauthorized transactions.

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Setting a password for App Store purchases: Go to Settings > [your name] > Media & Purchases > Password Settings. Under Purchases and In-App Purchases, select Always Require to prompt for your password every time. For Free Downloads, you can choose to enable or disable the password requirement. This ensures control over purchases and helps avoid unauthorized transactions.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why should I set a password for App Store purchases? Setting a password adds an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorized purchases and helps manage spending.
  2. Can I disable the password requirement for free app downloads? Yes, you can enable or disable the password requirement for free downloads in the password settings.
  3. How do I change my App Store payment settings? Go to Settings > [your name] > Media & Purchases to manage your payment and password settings.
  4. What if I forget my App Store password? You can reset your Apple ID password through the Apple ID account page if you forget your password.

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