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# How to Turn on Lockdown Mode on iPhone
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-turn-on-lockdown-mode-on-iphone/
- Published: 2025-06-19T16:54:30.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-19T16:54:30.000Z
- Description: It offers an extra layer of protection against targeted cyber threats with just a few taps.
- Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu
- Tags: / Tech Guide, Apple iPhone

If you ever feel like your [iPhone](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple-iphone/) could use an extra layer of armour, especially against serious digital threats, Lockdown Mode might be exactly what you’re looking for. 

Built by [Apple](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple/) as a high-security feature for people at risk of targeted cyberattacks, Lockdown Mode isn’t for everyday browsing. But if you’re concerned about spyware, phishing, or invasive tracking, turning it on gives your device a serious privacy boost.

### What is Lockdown Mode?

It’s a special setting on iPhones, [iPads](https://www.techloy.com/tag/apple-ipad/), and [Macs](https://www.techloy.com/tag/macbook/) that puts your device in a highly restricted state. When enabled, it limits certain features that could be exploited by hackers, like blocking unknown links, disabling complex web technologies, stopping wired data transfers, and more. 

It’s designed for journalists, activists, and anyone else who might be targeted by advanced spyware. But even if you’re not a high-profile target, it’s there if you want that extra peace of mind.

Want to know how to turn it on and what changes to expect? Let’s walk through it.

## How to Turn on Lockdown Mode on iPhone

### Step 1: Open the Settings app on your device 

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### Step 2: In settings, scroll down and select *Privacy & Security*

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### Step 3: Then, in Privacy & Security, scroll down and select *Lockdown Mode*

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### Step 4: Click on *Turn On Lockdown Mode*

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### Step 5: Finally, when prompted, click on *Turn on & Restart*

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## Conclusion

Lockdown Mode isn’t something most users will need every day, but it’s a powerful safeguard when your security truly matters. 

Whether you’re travelling to high-risk areas, working in sensitive fields, or just want that extra layer of protection, enabling it takes just a few taps and could make a big difference. Apple may have designed it for extreme threats, but having the option puts control back in your hands.

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