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Use your old passcode to temporarily access your iPad in iPadOS 17 or later. Learn what to do if you see " [Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPad. If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPad Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPad is disabled.
The easiest way to deal with a forgotten passcode is to use iCloud to reset your iPad. Use the Find My iPad feature to reset your iPad remotely.
Forgotten your iPad or iPhone's passcode? Don't panic. Here's how to bypass the code and 'hack' your way in, using Recovery Mode or forensic software.
A forgotten or unknown iPhone/iPad passcode cannot be recovered - and neither can it be reset or modified from another device. If you see a waiting period you can wait and try again to input the correct Passcode; otherwise, the iPad must be restored. You may find this support page to be helpful:
Locate your iPad in the Finder, iTunes or the Apple Devices app on the computer that it's connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPad.) Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer will download software for your iPad and the restore process will commence.
On iPhone X and later, or iPad with Face ID, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. On earlier iPhone models, go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. On devices without Touch ID, go to Settings > Passcode.
To unlock a disabled iPad if you forgot the password, you can restore it with Finder or iTunes. You can also unlock your iPad by doing a system restore using the Find My website or app.