Erase iPad Before Selling

Planning to sell or trade in your iPad? Make sure to wipe it completely and restore it to factory settings. This ensures all your personal data is removed, and the new owner gets a fresh start. Follow the 4 steps below to reset your iPad safely and easily.

How to erase your iPad: 4 simple steps

1. Back up your data

Before erasing your iPad, create a backup to prevent losing important files, apps or photos.

Using iCloud: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and tap ‘Back Up Now’.

Using iTunes: Connect your iPad to a computer, open iTunes, select your iPad and choose ‘Back Up Now’.

2. Sign out of iCloud

Go to Settings > [your name], scroll all the way down and tap ‘Sign Out’. Enter your Apple ID password and confirm by tapping ‘Turn Off’.

3. Turn off ‘Find My iPad’

Go to Settings > [your name] > Find My > Find My iPad and toggle it off. Enter your Apple ID password if prompted.

4. Factory reset your iPad

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings. Confirm with your passcode and Apple ID password.

Your iPad is now ready to sell or trade in.