My son bought IPad for me set up using his id for iCloud how do I change it so its in my name

Reset iPad to factory settings: go to "settings", at the bottom of screen click on "Reset." You will have to re- initialize the iPad as a new device with a new "Apple I.D.

you must have a credit card in order to create one.


How to create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap iCloud.
3. Tap Create a new Apple ID.
4. Enter a birth date.
5. Tap Next.
6. Enter your first and last name.
7. Tap Next.
8. Select your current email address or get a new iCloud email address.

You will have to remove pictures, videos and apps that you are not using any more. You can sync the ipad to a pc or mac and save the pictures and videos you want.The icloud is tied to your apple id. go to this link ( iCloud ) and sign in with the same info you use to sign in to the app store. The icloud gives you free online storage for pictures videos and documents that you have on the ipad.

Follow the following steps:

1. Tap Settings > iCloud on your iOS device. If you see the option to sign in, you can change your Apple ID now.
2. Scroll down and tap Sign Out. ...
3. Choose Keep on My iPhone or Delete from My iPhone.
4. Enter your password.
5. Go to Settings > iCloud and enter your New Apple ID and password.
6. Tap Sign In.

If you need need to reset the password, navigate to the follow link and click 'Reset your password': https://appleid.apple.com

You have two options.
1) Create a new Apple ID and use it to sign into the iCloud.
2) Delete or alter the old backup - the location is different depending on your software version. On 8 you go into Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage > then you can turn off parts of your backup or you could delete old backups. You could also delete the current backup then make a new one right away.

1. Turn on your device. When you first turn on your device, you'll see "Hello" in different languages. Slide from left to right anywhere on this screen to begin.
2. Select your language and region.
3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

You need an Internet connection to set up your device. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. 
4. Enable or disable Location Services. This setting lets certain apps gather information about your location.
5. Set up your device as new.
6. Agree to terms and conditions.
7. Sign in or create an Apple ID.
If you need to, you can create an Apple ID for free. Or, you can tap Skip This Step to sign in or create an Apple ID later.
8. Upgrade to iCloud Drive.
With iCloud Drive, you can store your files in iCloud and access them anytime on any supported device. Or choose Not Now to setup iCloud later.
9. Set up iMessage and FaceTime. Or choose not now to setup later.
10. Set up Touch ID.
If you have an iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 3 or later, you can set up Touch ID. With Touch ID, you can use your fingerprint to unlock your device and make purchases.
11. Create a passcode.
To protect your data on your device, use a passcode to unlock your device. If you don't need a passcode, tap Don't Add Passcode. If you're using Touch ID you have to create a passcode.
12. Set up iCloud Keychain.
iCloud Keychain keeps your Safari website usernames and passwords, credit card information, and Wi-Fi network information up to date across all of your approved devices.
13. Choose whether or not to use Siri.
Siri lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and more. Or choose Don't use Siri to setup later l.
14. Choose whether or not to share app analytics. Choose don't share.
15. Choose display resolution.
16. Start using your device.
Tap Get Started to begin.
Cheers :-) congrats for new ipad and i hope these instructions will help you.

Can you log in from another PC and change profile settings?

You don't have to delete his account. It is simply the "default." If you setup your own mail account, you can then make your account the default. You will afterwards set up your own Skype account using your own email address. Nothing stops you from setting up a Gmail (Google) account. If you don't know how, simply google "how to set up a google email account." As to how to make that the default account on your iPad, where the menu item is to do that may depend upon the version of the operating system. Here is one depicted instruction set:

How do change my default Mail account on iOS 10 or you might find the following of use:

How to Set up Email on an iPad

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