Reset your password while signing in on a new device, like a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Use someone else's iOS device. Use an iOS device at an Apple Store.

With iPadOS 17 or later, you can use Apple's built-in reset option to erase your iPad directly from the lock screen. This method comes in especially handy if you don't have access to a Mac or ...

7) You’re done. It’s that easy. You now have a more secure passcode for your iPad or iPad 2 which will likely be enough to keep out most thieves.