How To Lock Your Control Center So It Won’t Show Up When Your iPhone Is Locked?

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Aug 9, 2024

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The Control Center on an iPhone provides quick access to various settings, including mobile internet, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, AirDrop, and more. However, the tool could pose a security risk, especially in the wrong hands. You see, the Control Center of an iPhone is accessible even when the handset is locked, enabling bad actors or malicious users to manipulate a device’s network settings.

For instance, one could enable airplane mode so that the device isn’t reachable with a call. To prevent this from happening, Apple gives you an option to show or hide the Control Center from the lock screen. Hence, if you’re concerned about your device’s security, especially since it contains a lot of personal information, follow the steps given below to lock the Control Center.

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Here’s How To Lock The Control Center

Steps to lock control center on iPhone (1)

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap on “Face ID & Passcode.”
Enter your iPhone’s passcode.
In the “Face ID & Passcode” menu, look for the “Allow Access When Locked” menu.
Locate the “Control Center” toggle and turn it off.
Now, lock your iPhone, wake up the screen, and try swiping from the top right corner of the screen. The Control Center won’t open, preventing unauthorized access to change the available settings.

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Will The Control Center Appear Elsewhere?

When your Control Center is locked, it isn’t available on the lock screen, but you can still use it normally on the home screen. If you wish to unlock the Control Center at any point, just head to the “Face ID & Passcode” and turn it back on.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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