Switch iPad on and off - how it works

Like almost any other device, you can completely switch your iPad off and on again. In this guide, we show you exactly how this works and what you should consider.

Turn iPad on and off

• If the display remains dark when you press the home button on the front of your iPad, the tablet is switched off. Then press and hold the power button (see photo) in the top right for a few seconds until the Apple logo appears. Then your iPad starts.
• If you want to switch off the tablet again, hold the power button down again for a few seconds. An option to turn off your iPad now appears at the top. Swipe left to right to shut down the device.
• However, please note that all apps and processes are shut down when the system is shut down. Therefore, save your data beforehand.
• By the way: If your iPad stops responding, you can forcibly turn it off using a soft reset.