Session Status

Due to inactivity, your session will end in approximately 2 minutes. Extend your session by clicking OK below.

Due to inactivity, your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue.

Apple iPad
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-03 07:08:50.74

Apple iPad
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Apple® iPad® to get started. This ensures you can connect to the internet.

Before you begin

iPad Pro / Air (2024) and newer devices don't have an option for a physical SIM card and can only be activated with an eSIM.
iPad Pro (2021) and newer:
  • ships without a physical SIM card. If a physical SIM card is preferred, ensure a 5G SIM card is inserted after the eSIM profile is activated.
  • only uses one active SIM profile at a time and aren't Dual SIM Dual Standby compatible.
  • purchased outside of Verizon follow the steps to add a cellular plan with an eSIM.

Steps

  1. Press and hold the
    Power button
     on the new iPad.
  2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or press the
    Home button
     to select a language then tap the country or region.
  3. Select the preferred size (e.g., Default, Medium, Large) then tap
    Continue
    .
  4. From the Quick Start screen, tap
    Set Up Without Another Device
    .
  5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
    When activating an Apple iPad Pro (2021) or newer purchased from Verizon, the device automatically downloads the eSIM profile once it has been connected to a Wi-Fi network.
  6. Review the Data & Privacy info then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. From the Age Range screen, tap your age range.
  8. Tap
    Continue
     to set up Face ID or Touch ID then enter a 6-digit passcode or tap
    Passcode Options
    to select a different method.
  9. Tap a setup option then allow up to 30 minutes for the restore to complete:
  10. Enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Next
    .
    From your new iPhone, enter the verification code sent to your registered secondary device. If you don't have an Apple ID or have forgotten your sign-in info tap
    Forgot password or don't have an account
     then refer to Forgot Password or Apple ID, Create an Apple ID or tap
    Set Up Later in Settings
    .
  11. Review the Terms and Conditions then tap
    Agree
     then follow the onscreen prompts (i.e., Update Your iPad Automatically, Location Services, etc.) to customize additional features.
  12. Tap
    Get Started
     to begin using your iPad.
iCloud Settings
Add a Personal / Corporate Email Account
Set Up Verizon Prepaid Service