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How to Disable the Control Center on the iPad Lock Screen

Turn off Control Center to safeguard your iPad when it is locked

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What to Know

From the Settings app, select Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your passcode.In the Allow Access When Locked section, toggle off the Control Center. This article explains how to disable the Control Center on the iPad lock screen. Instructions in this article apply to iPads running iOS 11 and later.

How to Disable the Control Center on the Lock Screen

By default, the Control Center can be accessed while the iPad is locked. Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to display it. To set the Control Center so that it's not available from the Lock screen: Open the iPad Settings app. Tap Touch ID & Passcode. Enter your passcode. In the Allow Access When Locked section, turn off the Control Center toggle switch. The Control Center cannot be viewed from the Lock screen. This does not affect its performance when the iPad is unlocked.

What Can You Do in the Control Center

Before you turn off access to the Control Center, you may want to check out what it can do for you. The Control Center is a shortcut to a lot of features. In addition to tweaking your music, controlling the volume, pausing music, or skipping to the next song, here are a few other things you can do from the Control Center: Turn on or off Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Turning on Airplane Mode can extend the battery life when it is running low on power. Lock the orientation to stop the iPad from switching between landscape and portrait modes when the device is rotated. Adjust the brightness of the iPad screen. Set a timer or alarm. Take a picture with the camera. Reach accessibility shortcuts. Use the Apple TV Remote app. Take notes. Record the screen. These and other handy functions are available from the Control Panel. To customize them, go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn Off Siri on the iPad Lock Screen How to Encrypt Data on an Android or iOS Device How to Change the iPad's Side Switch Behavior How to Open the iPad's Settings How to Use the iPad Control Panel How to Lock Apps on Any iPhone How to Turn Off Driving Mode on iPhone How to Enter Low Power Mode on the iPad How to Lock Apps on an iPad How to Use the iPad Calendar How to Lock Your iPad Screen How Does Center Stage Work on the iPad? How to Use Do Not Disturb on iPad How to Set Up and Use Touch ID, the iPhone Fingerprint Scanner How to Turn On/Off Location Services on the iPad The 18 Best Tips to Get More iPad Battery Life (Updated for iPadOS 15.5) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies