Which iPad do I have? How to find the model from the A-number

iPads from different years can look almost the same, but each has a model number starting with A. Here is where to find it in Settings or on the iPad itself, and how to match it to the right model.

Open Settings > General > About and tap the part number next to Model Number until it changes to a number starting with A, such as A2602. On many iPads the same A-number is also printed in small text on the back case. Look that number up on Apple's Identify your iPad model page to see the exact model, year and whether it is Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular.

• 1. Open About in Settings: On the iPad, go to Settings > General > About. This screen shows the Model Number, the serial number and, on cellular models, the IMEI further down. It is the quickest and most reliable place to start.
• 2. Tap the part number to reveal the A-number: Next to Model Number you will first see a part number made of letters and digits. Tap it once and it switches to the model number, which starts with the letter A and four digits. Write this down.
• 3. Check the back case if the iPad will not turn on: Turn the iPad over and look at the small text near the bottom of the back case. On many models the A-number is printed there, sometimes with the serial number. Tilt it under a light or use your phone torch, since the print is tiny and easy to misread.
• 4. Look inside the charging port on newer iPads: Some iPads do not show the model number on the back. For these, Apple says to look inside the USB-C or Lightning connector on the side facing the screen. You will need bright light overhead and a little patience.
• 5. Match the A-number on Apple's list: Open Apple's Identify your iPad model page and choose iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini or iPad. Search the page for your A-number. For example, A2602 is the iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi, and A2696 is the iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi.
• 6. Note Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi + Cellular: Each model has separate A-numbers for the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions. Apple's list tells you which is which. This matters for price, because cellular models can take a SIM or eSIM and usually cost more.
• 7. Compare with what the listing says: If you are buying, check that the A-number matches the model, generation and storage the seller has advertised. A listing that says iPad Air but shows a basic iPad A-number is a red flag. If you are selling, use the exact model name in your own listing so buyers trust it.