The HowTo NetworkTech

How to Enable Find My iPad

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iPadOS 17.5 - iPad Pro M4
You will need
Apple ID, Active Internet Connection

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open iPad Settings

    Locate the Settings app on your Home Screen and tap the icon to launch it. The app is represented by a grey icon containing two interlocking gears.

  2. 30 sec

    Select Apple ID profile

    Tap your name at the very top of the left-hand sidebar. This opens your Apple ID account management page.

    Note: Ensure you are signed into the Apple ID you wish to associate with the device.
  3. 30 sec

    Open Find My settings

    Tap the menu labeled Find My. This displays the configuration status for your iPad and connected accessories.

  4. 30 sec

    Toggle Find My iPad

    Tap Find My iPad at the top of the menu. Slide the toggle to the On position so that it turns green.

  5. 30 sec

    Confirm Find My network

    Enable the Find My network toggle. This allows your device to be located even when offline by leveraging the crowd-sourced Bluetooth signal of other Apple devices.

    Note: It is also recommended to enable Send Last Location to automatically send the device position to Apple when the battery level is critically low.