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Get started with your iPad

This quick step-by-step guide will help you set up your iPad.

iPad set up

Sign in with your Apple ID on a new device

Make the most of your Apple device. Sign in with your Apple ID to use iCloud, the iTunes & App Store, and more.

Learn about Apple ID on your iPad

Connect to Wi-Fi and get online

Learn how to find Wi-Fi networks and connect to the Internet with your iPad.

Learn about Wi-Fi

Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Set up your new iOS device from a backup of your previous iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Transfer content

Sync your iPad with iTunes using USB

With iTunes, you can sync your music, movies, TV shows, photos and more. After you sync, the content on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch matches the content in your iTunes Library on your computer.

Sync your iPad using USB

How to back up your iPad

Learn how to back up your iPad.

Back up

Update the iOS software on your iPad

Learn how to update your iPad wirelessly or using iTunes.

Update iOS

If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

When you use iTunes to update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, you might see an error code or alert. You can fix most update and restore errors with these steps.

Resolve iOS update and restore errors in iTunes

About AirPrint

AirPrint is an Apple technology that helps you create full-quality printed output without the need to download or install drivers.

Learn about AirPrint

Print from your iPad

Learn how to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to an AirPrint-enabled printer.

Print from your iPad

Stream content from your iPad to an Apple TV

Stream media from your iPad to your Apple TV, or display what's on your screen on your Apple TV.

Stream from your iPad

Use Messages with your iPad

You can use Messages to send texts, photos, videos, and audio messages. You can even personalize your messages with animated effects, iMessage apps, and more—all within the Messages app.

Use Messages with your iPad