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Security basics
About the device password
If you type your BlackBerry® device password incorrectly, you might be prompted to type blackberry before you can continue. When you try
to type your password again, the characters that you type appear on the screen.
If you exceed the number of allowed password attempts, your device deletes all your device data for security reasons.
Set a device password
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password.
3. Select the Enable check box.
4. Click Set Password.
5. Type a password.
6. Press the
key > Save.
To turn off your BlackBerry® device password, clear the Enable check box.
Change the device password
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Security > Password > Change Password.
Lock your device
If your email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, depending on the options that your administrator sets, you might not be able to
perform this task. For more information, contact your administrator.
Do one of the following:
• To lock your device, if you have set a password, on the Home screen or in a folder, click the Password Lock icon.
•
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To unlock your device, type your password. Press the Enter key.
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