Set up iPad.
Turn on iPad, then follow the setup assistant.
Setup Assistant guides you through the setup process, including:
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Activating iPad with your Apple ID
Enabling location services
Setting up a passcode
Restoring data from a backup or another device (if applicable)
Signing in with your Apple ID to enable iCloud, Apple Music, the App Store,
and more
Enrolling in two-factor authentication (if applicable)
Setting up iCloud Keychain
Enabling Siri
You can also restore iPad from an iCloud or iTunes backup or migrate from an
Android device during setup. See Back up iPad.
Note: Find My iPad is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is
engaged to help prevent anyone else from setting up your iPad, even if it is
completely restored. Before you sell or give away your iPad, you should reset it
to erase your personal content and turn off Activation Lock. See Sell or give
away iPad.
Sign up for cellular service
If your iPad has an Apple SIM card (available on iPad models with cellular and
Touch ID), you can choose a carrier and sign up for cellular service right on iPad.
Depending on your home carrier and your destination, you may also be able to
travel abroad with iPad and sign up for cellular service with a carrier in the
country you’re visiting. This isn’t available in all areas and not all carriers are
supported; contact your carrier for more information.
Sign up for cellular service.
Go to Settings > Cellular Data, then tap Set Up Cellular Data and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Set up cellular service in another country.
When traveling to another country, you can choose a local carrier rather than
roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular Data, tap Choose a Data Plan, then select the
plan you want to use.
Apple SIM card kits are available for purchase at Apple Retail locations in
countries with participating carriers.
Connect to Wi-Fi