Can I Lock Messages on iPhone?

I have many messages on my iPhone. Now, I want to lock the Messages app on my iPhone to keep iPhone safe. Can I lock Messages on iPhone?

Yes, you can lock messages on iPhone. Although the Messages app doesn't have a direct tool for locking individual messages, you can still safeguard your communications and keep your privacy by using a few other techniques. Here are a few strategies to keep your messages safe:

Screen Time Passcode: You can also set a separate Screen Time passcode for security. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Use Screen Time Passcode.

Hide Previews on Lock Screen: To prevent message content from appearing on the lock screen, go to Settings > Notifications > Messages and disable Show Previews.

Use Disappearing Messages: If you're using iMessage, you can set messages to disappear after a period. Go to Messages > Conversation > Details > Disappearing Messages and select the duration.

Restrict Access to Messages: You can restrict access to some features of the Messages app, such as sending or receiving messages, by using Screen Time restrictions. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Messages.

If you want to keep your messages safe and private. Another choice is to back up your messages to computer and delete them from your devices. You can use EaseUS MobiMover to back up your messages. EaseUS MobiMover is a reliable backup tool to back up your iPhone. You can later restore your iPhone using the previous backup. In addition to messages, you can also back up your photos, videos, music, notes, calendars, and more. The backup file will keep your data safe and private.

Here is how to back up your iPhone with EaseUS MobiMover.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiMover and connect your device to the computer.

Step 2. Tap the "Backup Manager" > "Backup" mode.

Step 3. Click the data type and click "One-Click Backup."

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