Second hand iPad
Can it be set up for a new user with a different account ? If so, how ?
iPad mini 4, iPadOS 14
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Presumably the iPad is either Activation Locked or disabled.
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist - and nobody here will be able to help you.
The previous owner will need to properly prepare the iPad before it can be reused:
What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
This all works until I get to 'accept terms and conditions' for new account and then it tells me the account can’t be set up at this time
Second hand iPad