Add your iPad to Find My
Before you can use the Find My app to locate a lost iPad, you need to connect the device to your Apple Account.
When you add your iPad to Find My, you can also get notified if you leave it behind. See Set separation alerts in case you leave a device behind in Find My on iPad.
Note: Location sharing and finding devices aren’t available in all countries or regions.
Add your iPad
Go to Settings
> [your name] > Find My on your iPad.
If you’re asked to sign in, enter your Apple Account information. If you don’t have an Apple Account, tap “Don’t have an Apple Account or forgot it?” then follow the instructions.
Tap Find My iPad, then turn on Find My iPad.
You can also turn on or off either of the following:
Find My network: If your device is offline (not connected to Wi-Fi or cellular), Find My can locate it using the Find My network.
Send Last Location: If your device’s battery charge level becomes critically low, its location is sent to Apple automatically.
Your iPad also includes a feature called Activation Lock that prevents anyone else from activating and using your device, even if it’s completely erased. See the Apple Support article Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Add your Apple Pencil Pro
Open the Find My app
on your iPad.
Tap Devices, then attach Apple Pencil Pro to your iPad.
Tap
, then tap Apple Pencil.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Add another device
See any of the following:
iPhone: Add your iPhone to Find My in the iPhone User Guide
iPod touch: Add your iPod touch to Find My in the iPod touch User Guide
Mac: Set up Find My on Mac in the Find My User Guide for Mac
Apple Watch: Set up and pair your Apple Watch with iPhone in the Apple Watch User Guide
AirPods: Pairing instructions for your model in the “Pair and connect” section in the AirPods User Guide and Turn on the Find My network for AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
iPhone Wallet with MagSafe and Find My support: Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe to Find My on iPhone
You can also add AirTags and other items to Find My using your iPad. See any of the following:
Add a family member’s device
You can see your family members’ devices in Find My if you set up Family Sharing first. Their devices appear below yours in the Devices list. See Share locations with family members and locate their lost devices on iPad.
You can’t add friends’ devices to Find My. Friends who lose a device can go to Find Devices on iCloud.com and sign in to their Apple Account.