How to Enable Guided Access on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.

   It’s an app showing gray cogs that can be found on one of your home screens.
   
   Check the Utilities folder if you can’t find the app on your home screen.
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   Step 2: Tap on General.

   It’s the 8th option listed under the search bar. ,, It’s located towards the bottom of the page under Learning. , Doing so will turn Guided Access on, which you can activate by tapping the Home button 3 times while using an app. , Doing so will require you to enter a passcode every time you try to use Guided Access on an app.
   
   To set an access code:
   Tap Passcode Settings.
   
   Tap Set Guided Access Passcode.
   
   Enter a passcode twice. , It's located at the top-left corner of your screen and will bring you back to the previous page. , This will make your phone notify you when there's 29 seconds remaining of Guided Access if you've enabled Time Limits.
   
   To set a notification:
   Tap on Sound and select an alert tone.
   
   Tap on Time Limits at the top-left corner of your screen.
   
   Slide the Speak button to the On position to receive notifications via voice. , It's located at the top-left corner of your screen and will bring you back to the Guided Access settings page. , Doing so will add Guided Access to your Accessibility shortcuts menu when tapping the Home button 3 consecutive times.
   
   Guided Access will only appear as a menu option when accessing shortcuts while using an app.
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   Step 3: Tap on Accessibility.

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   Step 4: Scroll down and tap on Guided Access.

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   Step 5: Slide the “Guided Access” button to the On position.

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   Step 6: Set an access code for Guided Access.

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   Step 7: Tap on Guided Access.

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   Step 8: Set notifications for "Time Limits".

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   Step 9: Tap Guided Access.

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    Step 10: Slide the “Accessibility Shortcut” button to the On position.

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