This article explains how to back up the data on your iPad, and then erase your iPad in preparation for trading it in for a newer model, selling it, or giving it away. This information applies to iPads running iPadOS 15 through iPadOS 13 and iOS 12.

Backing up your documents, settings, and other data to iCloud ensures a smooth transition to your new iPad. Simply restore your data after you get your new iPad up and running. Here’s how:

To back up your iPad to iCloud before erasing the data:

Tap the Settings icon.