How to locate a lost iPad using Find My

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Access the Find My interface

   Open the Find My app on another Apple device signed into your Apple ID. Alternatively, navigate to iCloud.com/find in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID credentials.

   Note: Use a trusted contact's device if you do not have another Apple device available.
2. 30 sec

   Select your iPad from the device list

   Locate the Devices tab at the bottom of the screen in the Find My app. Select your specific iPad model from the list to view its current location on the map.

3. 1 min

   Get directions to the device

   Tap the Directions button to launch Maps. This will provide turn-by-turn navigation to the last reported location of your iPad.

   Note: If the iPad is offline, the map displays the last known location and the time it was recorded.
4. 30 sec

   Play a sound to locate nearby

   If the iPad is nearby but hidden, select Play Sound. The device will emit an escalating chime until you unlock it or dismiss the alert.

   Note: This feature works even if the volume is muted or the device is in Do Not Disturb mode.
5. 1 min

   Enable Lost Mode

   Select Activate under the Mark As Lost section. Enter a contact phone number and a custom message that will appear on the iPad's lock screen to assist a finder in returning it.

   Note: Lost Mode also suspends Apple Pay and requires your device passcode to be entered if one was not previously set.
6. 1 min

   Erase your device remotely

   If the device cannot be recovered, select Erase This Device. This action permanently deletes all personal data from the iPad and prevents further unauthorized access.

   Note: Once erased, you can no longer track the device using Find My.