how to recover an ipad

By password, you mean the screen unlock passcode?

In what account is it listed in, your iCloud account?

Try following the steps here: If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

If you know the Apple ID and it shows in your account, use this link to ask for a Password reset:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

That's what I get for being at work and trying to answer a question. I hope you are right it's just the passcode for the iPad.

rbrylawski wrote:

That's what I get for being at work and trying to answer a question. I hope you are right it's just the passcode for the iPad.

;)