Where is Stolen Device Protection on iPhone?

You can find Stolen Device Protection on your iPhone by navigating through the main settings menu.

Locating Stolen Device Protection on Your iPhone

Stolen Device Protection is a security feature designed to add an extra layer of security in the rare case that someone steals your iPhone and knows your passcode. To access this setting, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID & Passcode if your device uses Touch ID).
3. Enter your iPhone passcode when prompted.
4. Scroll down to find the Stolen Device Protection option.

Within this setting, you can manage the feature, including the "Require Security Delay" option.

Understanding the Security Delay

As highlighted in the reference:

• Go to Settings > Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode > Stolen Device Protection, and choose "Always" under Require Security Delay.

When Stolen Device Protection is enabled and you are away from familiar locations (like home or work), certain actions require Face ID or Touch ID authentication plus a one-hour security delay followed by a second biometric authentication. These actions include changing your Apple ID password, turning off Find My, and more. The "Require Security Delay" setting determines when this delay is enforced. Setting it to "Always" ensures maximum protection.

Here's a quick summary of the path:

• Settings
  • Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode
    • Stolen Device Protection

Enabling this feature provides enhanced security against unauthorized access to critical account information and device settings if your passcode is compromised.