Connection to internet
My Ipad is refusing to connect to the internet
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You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
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My Ipad is refusing to connect to the internet
It is possible that your WiFi router may be selectively blocking access to internet/server resources for some client devices - and not others - which might be resolved by a restart of your router.
To restart you home router, disconnect power - then wait at least 30 seconds before restarting. When you router has rebooted (which may take several minutes), force-restart your iPad:

It is possible that your WiFi router may be selectively blocking access to internet/server resources for some client devices - and not others - which might be resolved by a restart of your router.
To restart you home router, disconnect power - then wait at least 30 seconds before restarting. When you router has rebooted (which may take several minutes), force-restart your iPad:

I am attempting to connect via WiFi. I don't get any message but it just keeps searching for internet. All other devices in my home are getting internet connection from my router.
Are you attempting to connect via WiFi, or Cellular? What happens when you try to connect? What do you see? Are there any error or connection messages - if so, what are they?
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