Apple iPad <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1> Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPad®<\/span> to get started. This ensures you can connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div> Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> If troubleshooting, don\x27t restore the device until all testing has been completed. <\/div><\/div> iPad Pro \/ Air (2024) and newer devices don\x27t have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM.<\/div><\/div> iPad Pro (2021) and newer: - ships without a physical SIM card. If a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted after the eSIM profile is activated.<\/div><\/li>
- only uses one active SIM profile at a time and aren\x27t Dual SIM Dual Standby compatible.<\/div><\/li>
- purchased outside of ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ follow the steps to add a cellular plan with an eSIM<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step\u002Dby\u002Dstep instructions<\/a> before activating the new device.<\/div><\/div> For Prepaid accounts, activate your iPad online<\/a>. For more info on Prepaid plans and service, view our ±Ê°ù±ð±è²¹¾±»åÌý¹ó´¡²Ï²õ<\/a>. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
Steps<\/div><\/h2> - Press and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> on the top\u002Dright edge to power on your new iPad.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press the Home button<\/div><\/span>to choose a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Appearance screen, select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Quickly Set Up iPad screen, tap Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span> If Unavailable, tap Set Up Manually<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> If you have a previous device running iOS 11 or newer, use Quick Start<\/a> to complete the auto sign\u002Din.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Tap the Wi\u002DFi network, enter the Wi\u002DFi password, then tap the Checkmark icon<\/div><\/span> to join.<\/div><\/span> When activating an Apple iPad Pro (2021) or newer purchased from ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ, the device automatically downloads the eSIM profile once it has been connected to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/div> If activating over the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ network, tap Continue Without Wi\u002DFi<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- To proceed, review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Age Range screen, select an option to continue (e.g., Child, Teen, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Tap Continue<\/div><\/span> to set up Face ID<\/a> or Touch ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/span> If your device is not equipped with the Face ID or Touch ID features, tap Use Code<\/div><\/span> to set up a passcode<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Enter a passcode then re\u002Denter the passcode.<\/div><\/span> To select a different passcode option (e.g., Custom Numeric Code, 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.) tap Passcode Options<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Tap a setup option:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Another iPad<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Android<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
- Enter your Apple ID and password then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span> If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code<\/a> is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.<\/div><\/div> If you don\x27t have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign\u002Din info, refer to one of the following:<\/div><\/div>
Apple iPad <\/div><\/span> Activate \/ Set Up Device<\/div><\/h1>
Activate your Apple®<\/span> iPad®<\/span> to get started. This ensures you can connect to the internet.<\/div><\/div>
Before you begin<\/div><\/h2> If troubleshooting, don\x27t restore the device until all testing has been completed. <\/div><\/div> iPad Pro \/ Air (2024) and newer devices don\x27t have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM.<\/div><\/div> iPad Pro (2021) and newer: - ships without a physical SIM card. If a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted after the eSIM profile is activated.<\/div><\/li>
- only uses one active SIM profile at a time and aren\x27t Dual SIM Dual Standby compatible.<\/div><\/li>
- purchased outside of ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ follow the steps to add a cellular plan with an eSIM<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step\u002Dby\u002Dstep instructions<\/a> before activating the new device.<\/div><\/div> For Prepaid accounts, activate your iPad online<\/a>. For more info on Prepaid plans and service, view our ±Ê°ù±ð±è²¹¾±»åÌý¹ó´¡²Ï²õ<\/a>. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
Steps<\/div><\/h2> - Press and hold the Power button<\/div><\/span> on the top\u002Dright edge to power on your new iPad.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press the Home button<\/div><\/span>to choose a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Appearance screen, select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Quickly Set Up iPad screen, tap Set Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span> If Unavailable, tap Set Up Manually<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> If you have a previous device running iOS 11 or newer, use Quick Start<\/a> to complete the auto sign\u002Din.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Tap the Wi\u002DFi network, enter the Wi\u002DFi password, then tap the Checkmark icon<\/div><\/span> to join.<\/div><\/span> When activating an Apple iPad Pro (2021) or newer purchased from ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ, the device automatically downloads the eSIM profile once it has been connected to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/div> If activating over the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ network, tap Continue Without Wi\u002DFi<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- To proceed, review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tap Continue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- From the Age Range screen, select an option to continue (e.g., Child, Teen, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
- Tap Continue<\/div><\/span> to set up Face ID<\/a> or Touch ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/span> If your device is not equipped with the Face ID or Touch ID features, tap Use Code<\/div><\/span> to set up a passcode<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Enter a passcode then re\u002Denter the passcode.<\/div><\/span> To select a different passcode option (e.g., Custom Numeric Code, 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.) tap Passcode Options<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
- Tap a setup option:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Another iPad<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- From Android<\/a><\/div><\/li>
- Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>
- Enter your Apple ID and password then tap Next<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span> If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code<\/a> is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.<\/div><\/div> If you don\x27t have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign\u002Din info, refer to one of the following:<\/div><\/div>
If troubleshooting, don\x27t restore the device until all testing has been completed. <\/div><\/div>
iPad Pro \/ Air (2024) and newer devices don\x27t have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM.<\/div><\/div>
iPad Pro (2021) and newer:
- ships without a physical SIM card. If a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted after the eSIM profile is activated.<\/div><\/li>only uses one active SIM profile at a time and aren\x27t Dual SIM Dual Standby compatible.<\/div><\/li>purchased outside of ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ follow the steps to add a cellular plan with an eSIM<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div>If you need to transfer contacts and media from one device to another, follow these step\u002Dby\u002Dstep instructions<\/a> before activating the new device.<\/div><\/div>For Prepaid accounts, activate your iPad online<\/a>. For more info on Prepaid plans and service, view our ±Ê°ù±ð±è²¹¾±»åÌý¹ó´¡²Ï²õ<\/a>. <\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>Steps<\/div><\/h2>
- Press and hold thePower button<\/div><\/span> on the top\u002Dright edge to power on your new iPad.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press theHome button<\/div><\/span>to choose a language then tap the country or region.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Appearance screen, select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tapContinue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Quickly Set Up iPad screen, tapSet Up Without Another Device<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>If Unavailable, tapSet Up Manually<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div>If you have a previous device running iOS 11 or newer, use Quick Start<\/a> to complete the auto sign\u002Din.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Tap the Wi\u002DFi network, enter the Wi\u002DFi password, then tap theCheckmark icon<\/div><\/span> to join.<\/div><\/span>When activating an Apple iPad Pro (2021) or newer purchased from ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ, the device automatically downloads the eSIM profile once it has been connected to a Wi\u002DFi network.<\/div><\/div>If activating over the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ network, tapContinue Without Wi\u002DFi<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>To proceed, review the Data \x26 Privacy info then tapContinue<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>From the Age Range screen, select an option to continue (e.g., Child, Teen, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>TapContinue<\/div><\/span> to set up Face ID<\/a> or Touch ID<\/a>.<\/div><\/span>If your device is not equipped with the Face ID or Touch ID features, tapUse Code<\/div><\/span> to set up a passcode<\/a>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Enter a passcode then re\u002Denter the passcode.<\/div><\/span>To select a different passcode option (e.g., Custom Numeric Code, 4\u002DDigit Code, Don\x27t Use Passcode, etc.) tapPasscode Options<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>Tap a setup option:<\/div><\/span>
- From iCloud Backup<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Another iPad<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Mac or PC<\/a><\/div><\/li>From Android<\/a><\/div><\/li>Don\x27t Transfer Anything<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li>Enter your Apple ID and password then tapNext<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>If you have an Apple ID already in use on another device, a verification code<\/a> is sent to that device; you must enter this code to proceed with activation.<\/div><\/div>If you don\x27t have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign\u002Din info, refer to one of the following:<\/div><\/div>