Heres how to get the most out of this feature.

Apple lets you createas many lock screens as you wishso you could switch between them whenever you want.

This also makes it easy to experiment with different designs.

Two iPads, one in front and the other behind, both on the lock screen

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To create a new Lock Screen, go to “controls,” and select “Wallpaper.”

Then tap on “Add New Wallpaper.”

The wallpaper is the first thing you’ll select when creating a new Lock Screen.

Accessing iOS wallpaper settings in the Settings app.

The wallpaper menu also shows featured wallpapers and suggests other themes, giving you a wider variety of options.

To change an existing one, open “options,” and select “Wallpapers.”

Then, swipe right to view and choose the Lock Screen you want to change.

Selecting the ‘Add New Wallpaper’ option under Wallpaper settings.

You must create a new Lock Screen if you want to change your wallpaper from one form to another.

Once your wallpaper is finalized, you’ll be able to customize the clock.

Tap on the clock to see which options you have available to you.

Creating a new Lock Screen on an iPhone.

You also have the option of six different fonts.

That said, widgets are a great way to boost the functionality of your Lock Screen.

You are limited to two to four widgets on an iPhone, depending on their size.

Deleting a Lock Screen on your iPhone.

Some common widgets include Mail, Spotify, and Snapchat.

Some widgets allow you to access functions without even launching the associated app.

It is vital to incorporate a notification style that youre happy with.

Browsing the available wallpaper options on an iPhone.

Apple understands this and gives you three notification-style options for your lock screen.

Alternatively, “List” features each notification individually.

Once selected, shut down the Lock Screen under Alerts.

Using the customize wallpaper toggle to modify an emoji wallpaper.

To do this, go to “options” and select “Focus.”

Then, choose the focus mode you want to customize and select a lock screen to link to it.

you’ve got the option to contact emergency services and contacts for health and safety reasons.

Changing the font and color of the clock on your iPhone Lock Screen.

Alternatively, you’re able to restrict access to your personal information to protect your privacy.

Furthermore, you might enable or disable notification previews on your lock screen.

To do this, go to “options” and tap “Notifications.”

Selecting different numeral styles for the clock on an iPhone Lock Screen.

Then select “Show Previews.”

Set this to “When Unlocked” or “Never.”

One thing thats for sure is that whatever category you fall within, Apple has options for you.

Selecting one of the three notification display styles on an iPhone Lock Screen.

So take advantage of the lock screen customization options and own your machine.

Disable certain types of notifications from waking your iPhone when locked.

Linking your iPhone Lock Screen to a Focus mode.

Choosing which functions to allow when your iPhone is locked.

iPhone Notfications option in the Settings app.

Toggle notification previews on or off in the iPhone Settings app.

Turn on notification previews when your iPhone is locked.