Unlock iPad with a passcode

If you didn’t create a passcode when you set up iPad, see Set or change the passcode.

  1. Press the Home button (on an iPad with a Home button) or swipe up from the bottom of the Lock Screen (on other iPad models).

  2. Enter the passcode (if you set up iPad to require a passcode).

To lock iPad again, press the top button. iPad locks automatically if you don’t touch the screen for a minute or so.