How to back up my Apple iPad using iTunes

Go to Mobility support

Step 1 of 5

On the computer, start iTunes.

On the computer, start iTunes.On the computer, start iTunes.

Step 2 of 5

Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad.

Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad.Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad .Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad .Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad.Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad .

Step 3 of 5

Click Back Up Now.

Click Back Up Now.Click Back Up Now.Click Back Up Now.Click Back Up Now.Click Back Up Now.

Step 4 of 5

Wait while the iPad is backed up.

Wait while the iPad is backed up.Wait while the iPad is backed up.Wait while the iPad is backed up.Wait while the iPad is backed up.

Step 5 of 5

The iPad has been backed up to iTunes.

The iPad has been backed up to iTunes.The iPad has been backed up to iTunes.
  1. On the computer, start iTunes.
  2. Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad.
  3. Click Back Up Now.
  4. Wait while the iPad is backed up.
  5. The iPad has been backed up to iTunes.
Applicable to:
All versions of: iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro.