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Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iCloud

This article explains how to back up your iPad to iCloud, check the success of your backups, and restore from an iCloud backup using your Apple ID and a Wi-Fi connection. It also provides steps for troubleshooting issues related to insufficient iCloud storage space during the backup process.

Back Up or Restore Your iPad Using a Mac

To back up or restore your iPad using a Mac running macOS Catalina or newer, connect your device with a USB cable and use Finder to manage backups, with the option to encrypt your data for added security. These steps apply to Bowdoin College community members, and IT support is available if needed.

Back Up or Restore Your iPad Using the Apple Devices App on Windows

Bowdoin College students, faculty, or staff can use the Apple Devices app on Windows 10 or later to back up and restore their iPad by connecting it via USB and following prompts in the app, with the option to encrypt backups. The Apple Devices app replaces iTunes for these tasks on Windows and requires the latest updates and app installation from the Microsoft Store.

Create an Apple Account

Steps to follow when setting up an Apple Account.
International students must have a US Apple Account.

Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) Technology FAQ

A general FAQ of questions regarding the Digital Excellence Commitment

How to correct an MDM enrollment issue on a Bowdoin-issued iPad

Some Bowdoin-issued iPads did not get enrolled correctly into the Jamf MDM service. This article walks through the steps needed to repair that issue.

How to turn off "Find My" and sign out of iCloud on an iPad

Information on turning off "Find My" and signing out of iCloud on iPads

Returning a Student or Faculty iPad Kit to Bowdoin

Instructions on resetting and shipping an iPad kit to be returned to the College.

Self Service for macOS & iPadOS

Information about the Self Service app for macOS, and iPadOS

Setting up a Bowdoin-issued iPad for the first time

Information on how to setup a Bowdoin-issued iPad for faculty, staff, and students.

Will Bowdoin replace my iPad or MacBook Pro Charger or USB-C Cable?

Information about obtaining replacement chargers or cables for Bowdoin-issued devices.