Information in this article applies to iPadOS 14, iPadOS 13, and all currently supported versions of iOS.

If youturn on Find My iPad, the easiest way to reset the iPad is through iCloud.

The Find My iPad feature contains a way to reset the iPad remotely.

Apple ID on Sign in to iCloud page

The iPad doesn’t need to be lost or stolen; this method resets it without resorting to iTunes.

Here’s how:

enter to youriCloudaccount.

grab the Erase iPadlink toerase the data on your iPad remotely.

Find iPhone on iCloud.com

Connect your iPad to the PC using the cable that came with the iPad and launch iTunes.

This connection should start the sync process.

What If I Didn’t Sync My iPad With My PC?

Erase iPad button in Find my iPhone on iCloud.com

The Find My iPad feature is important.

When your iPad is disabled, someone entered the wrong passcode often enough to disable it.

Considerchildproofing your iPad using parental restrictions.