Transfer data to new iPad

How do I transfer my list passwords to my new ipad

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 2:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 3:02 AM

Are you concerned with just moving passwords stored in your Apple KeyChain - or all data from old to new iPad?


If you are only concerned for your Keychain, you simply need to ensure that both devices are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID - and enable Keychain in iCloud for both old and new iPad; your passwords will simply synchronise via iCloud:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > iCloud Keychain - set to ON


Should you be more interested in transferring everything, these support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring all your data and settings from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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Sep 9, 2021 3:02 AM in response to Bemusedbefuddledandbewildered

Are you concerned with just moving passwords stored in your Apple KeyChain - or all data from old to new iPad?


If you are only concerned for your Keychain, you simply need to ensure that both devices are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID - and enable Keychain in iCloud for both old and new iPad; your passwords will simply synchronise via iCloud:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > iCloud Keychain - set to ON


Should you be more interested in transferring everything, these support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring all your data and settings from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


“Transfer” is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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