Find hidden information about your iPad quickly and accurately using its serial number.
What is an iPad serial number?
Common scenarios where you’ll need your iPad serial number check
An iPad serial number lookup is helpful when you’re buying or selling a used device, need to verify its authenticity or require repairs. It also helps you to compare iPad models with each other.
Selling your iPad
Help your buyer verify the iPad’s authenticity, specs, and warranty status to ensure a transparent transaction.
Verifying the authenticity of a used iPad
Confirm the iPad you're buying isn't counterfeit or stolen. An iPad lookup by serial number will verify its legitimacy.
Checking repair or warranty eligibility
Check if your iPad is eligible for a limited warranty, AppleCare+ coverage, or valid for service through Apple.
To find your iPad serial number, you’ll need the device, its original packaging, or your Apple Account (ID).
iPad
Go to Settings > General > About. Or check the back of your iPad.
Packaging
The serial number is printed on the barcode label of the original box.
An iPad serial number is typically a 12-character letters-and-numbers combination, which can be broken down into 4 parts: MMM YY III NNNN.
You can find special tables online that can help you decipher these codes, but they are usually tricky to navigate and provide limited details compared to iPad, iPad Pro, and iPad Air serial number lookup tools.
MMM: The place of manufacturing.
YY: The year and week of manufacture
III: A unique identifier.
NNNN: The model number.
To perform Apple iPad serial number lookup:
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Enter your iPad serial number into the serial number lookup tool at the top of this page.
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Provide your email. We’ll send you a full report about your device. No spam — we’ll only email you if you opt in.
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Agree to the privacy policy. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for more fun and useful macOS and iOS tools.
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Click Lookup now.
You’ll get the limited report online and the full, detailed report immediately in your inbox.
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Can I tell what iPad I have by the serial number?
Yes, you can tell what iPad you have by serial number. Enter the number into the iPad & iPad Pro serial number lookup on this page (for a detailed report) or in Apple's tool (for basic information). And if you need to verify your Mac, check this lookup Mac serial number tool.
