Why doesn’t my password process on my iPad mini 6?

Hi 64honeycrisp, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.

If I have understood your issue correctly can you look at the below to see if that will help resolve your issue.

If you have iPadOS 15.2 or later you can reset your forgotten iPad Passcode using your AppleID and associated Password and the following explains how to do this.

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT212951

If your iPad has an older version of iPadOS or is disabled, you will need to connect your iPad to a PC or Mac and the following link explains what to do:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211078

If you do not have a PC or Mac you could use a family or friends PC.

You can also make an appointment and have your iPad inspected at an Apple Store or AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider). Please use this link to find one in your Country Apple – Location Selector. After going through the process, you will be given all the options available.

You can also contact Apple Support as follows:

• Online:--> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple;
• Contacting a local Apple Store or AASP among the list provided above but also again as follows Apple – Location Selector; or
• Using the "Apple Support" app, available and downloadable from App Store.