Q: I have an ipad that I just reset. It is asking for my apple id and password which was linked to set up the ipad. I don't know the id or password anymore? any way that I can bypass this? Ive tried using "forgot id and password” ….

Why doesn't forgot id and password work?

What problem are you having ? If you can't remember your password for your account : http://iforgot.apple.com (you should be able to reset the password by email or by answering the account's security questions). If you can't reset it that way then try contacting Support in your country to get it reset : Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

If you / Support can't reset the password (assuming that's your problem, then if you were the original purchaser of the iPad (i.e. it wasn’t bought used) then you could try going to an Apple Store (make a Genius Bar appointment if you do) or try contacting iTunes Support online (http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/) and see if they can remove the iPad from the account - they are likely to want to see proof of ownership before they might help e.g. original receipt with the serial number on it

This, by the way, is called Activation Lock, and is an antitheft measure introduced since iOS 7: Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support

if the iforgotappleID link does not work then only option is to show up in an apple store with proof of purchase

Hi

Can you find a bank / credit card statement  for ipad of ask shop for a where purchased

Then make an appointment at apple store .

Cheers

Brian

If I understand it, the problem is recovering the AppleID. Once that is dealt with, the device is registered to it and thus will be recovered as a consequence. So handle it that way. Yes, you might have to get in contact with Apple if the IForgot link dd not work, but focus on the AppleID recovery which is the issue.