How to use Safety Check on iPhone

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Safety Check menu

   Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security, then select Safety Check from the menu list.

2. 1 min

   Perform an Emergency Reset

   Select Emergency Reset if you need to immediately stop sharing information with all people and apps. This action removes access for everyone and resets privacy permissions for all installed applications.

   Note: Use this option only when your immediate physical safety is at risk.
3. 2 min

   Review Sharing & Access

   Select Manage Sharing & Access if you want to selectively audit your data. The tool will display a list of people and apps currently receiving your location or data.

4. 1 min

   Revoke access to people

   Review the people currently accessing your shared information. Select a person to view what they can see, then tap Remove All Sharing to instantly disconnect them from your data.

5. 1 min

   Adjust app permissions

   After clearing people, the tool will prompt you to review app permissions. Select specific apps to remove their access to your location, photos, contacts, and calendar data.

6. 30 sec

   Update account security

   Finish the process by reviewing your trusted devices and Apple ID password settings. Ensure that no unknown devices are signed into your account and update your password if unauthorized access is suspected.

   Note: A secure device is meaningless if your Apple ID password is compromised.