- To keep your journal safe, use the lock feature.
- Here’s How: Navigate to Settings > Journal > Lock Journal and pick when you want it to lock.
Apple’s latest iOS update includes a much-anticipated journal app. It’s a place where you can record your daily thoughts and activities, and it can include things like photos and routines. Therefore, privacy and security are essential when you’re journaling.
That’s why the Journal App has security features such as encryption and passcode protection. You can use the Lock Journal feature to protect your data from unauthorized access.
How to Lock Journal on iPhone
If you’ve got your journal set up and you want to lock it, here’s what you do:
Step 1: Open up the Settings app and hit “Journal.”
Step 2: Next, tap on “Lock Journal.”
Step 3: Put in your iPhone Passcode to get into the journal settings.
Step 4: Flip the Lock switch to turn it on.
Step 5: Once it’s on, you’ll see an option to set a passcode.
Step 6: Choose when you want the lock your journal after closing the app. Options include: Right away, After 1 minute, After 5 minutes, or After 15 minutes.
And that’s all! To get into the journal, you’ll need your iPhone passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. This keeps your journal private and secure. If you have any questions, just drop a comment below.