The iPhone’s lock screen isn’t just the place you check the time or your notifications anymore — it’s a fully customizable space where you can express your personality, highlight your favorite photos and even stay on top of your day with helpful widgets. With iOS 18, Apple has given users even more control, letting you personalize your home screen and adjust lock screen controls..
Whether you want something functional, minimal, photo-heavy or playful, we’ll walk you through exactly how to make your lock screen your own — from changing fonts and adding widgets to switching between screens throughout the day.
How to create a custom lock screen
To start personalizing, you’ll first need to create a new lock screen or modify an existing one.
Wake your iPhone, then touch and hold anywhere on the lock screen until you feel a buzz and see the wallpaper editor.
You’ll see a carousel of lock screens you’ve created. Tap the “+” (Add New) button to start
