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You must know the general Apple ID password to sign out (even if you don't know the Screen Time passcode).

Turning off Screen Time without both the 4-digit passcode and the associated Apple ID is a complex task because Apple designs these features to be secure against unauthorized changes. While standard settings won't let you bypass these requirements easily, there are a few systematic ways to handle the situation depending on your access levels. 1. The Official Recovery Path (Resetting via Apple ID) how-to-turn-off-screen-time-without-password-or-apple-id

If you have access to the Apple ID but just forgot the 4-digit Screen Time passcode, Apple provides a built-in recovery mechanism: You must know the general Apple ID password

Go to Settings > Screen Time . Tap Change Screen Time Passcode , then tap it again. Select Forgot Passcode? . Select Forgot Passcode

Navigate to Settings , tap your Name (Apple ID) at the top, scroll down, and tap Sign Out . Once signed out, try returning to the Screen Time menu; the system may allow you to toggle it off without a passcode. 3. The "Nuclear" Option: Factory Reset

A common workaround for some iOS versions involves signing out of the iCloud account entirely, as Screen Time is often tied to an active iCloud session.