Passcode

The Apple passcode policy defines security requirements for device passcodes on visionOS devices. When a device is registered via user enrollment, a system-level restriction applies: if a passcode policy is configured, visionOS automatically enforces a complex passcode with at least six characters – regardless of other settings. As a result, certain configuration values may be ignored.

Still, the policy offers a wide range of options to further adapt passcode security. These include requirements for complexity, length, validity period, and the number of allowed failed attempts.


Configuration options

  • Allow simple passcodes

  • Require alphanumeric passcodes

  • Minimum passcode length

  • Required number of special characters

  • Maximum passcode age (in days)

  • Inactivity timeout (in minutes): Maximum selectable value for the end user

  • Passcode history

  • Maximum auto-lock time (in minutes)

    • Immediately
    • 1 minute
    • 5 minutes
    • 15 minutes
    • 60 minutes
    • 4 hours
  • Maximum number of failed attempts

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