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# How do I set up Scriptation on a new iPad?

Congrats on the new iPad! Moving Scriptation over takes a few steps to make sure your files, annotations, and subscription transfer cleanly.

|| 📝 NOTE: If your old iPad is already broken or unusable, see [My iPad broke! Are my files backed up?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/my-ipad-broke-are-my-files-backed-up-1uapqhr/) — that path is different from a planned migration.

### Option 1: Quick Start (Recommended)

Apple's **Quick Start** lets your new iPad copy data directly from your old one. It's faster than iCloud Backup and is the path Apple recommends today.

1. Power on the new iPad and place it next to your old one;
2. Follow Apple's on-screen instructions on both devices — see [Apple's Quick Start guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/quick-start-ipad1cd5d92e/ipados) if you need details;
3. When Quick Start finishes, Scriptation and your files will be on your new iPad.

### Option 2: iCloud Backup

If you'd rather migrate through iCloud:

1. On your old iPad, open the **Settings** app;
2. Tap your **Apple ID** at the top;
3. Tap **iCloud**;
4. Under **Apps Using iCloud**, confirm **iCloud Backup** is toggled **on**;

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img16dca42a30dc-1_dsdkju.jpeg =500x59)

5. Tap **iCloud Backup** to see the last backup time. If you've worked in Scriptation since that time, tap **Back Up Now** to capture the latest changes;

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/img72a8a34da768-1_h89r2.jpeg =500x327)

6. Once the backup completes, set up your new iPad. When you reach the **Apps & Data** screen, tap **Restore from iCloud Backup**;

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/ios13-setup-restore-from-iclou_1l4py9s.jpg =500x331)

7. Let the iPad finish restoring fully before opening Scriptation. Depending on how much data you have, this may take a while.

For the full restore walkthrough — including how to check whether iCloud Backup actually has your data — see [How to restore your device from iCloud backup](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-restore-your-device-from-icloud-backup-xajlx5/).

### Re-activating Your Subscription

###### Industry Pro

Industry Pro is tied to your Apple ID. After Quick Start or iCloud Restore completes, Scriptation should download from the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptation-pdf-for-film-tv/id1094587086) and reactivate automatically. If it doesn't, see [I purchased Industry Pro. How do I activate it on all of my devices?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/i-purchased-industry-pro-how-do-i-activate-it-on-all-of-my-devices-10s0ghc/) — the **Restore Purchases** flow handles this.

###### Scriptation Team

Team licenses are tied to a license key with a specific number of activations. To avoid using an extra activation:

1. On your old iPad, [deactivate the Team license](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-deactivate-a-team-license-h7bhw6/) before retiring the device;
2. On your new iPad, [activate the Team license](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-activate-a-team-license-1cw8ail/).

###### Team Studio

Team Studio works the same way as Team for activations:

1. [Deactivate Team Studio](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-deactivate-a-team-studio-license-1mjm386/) on your old iPad;
2. [Activate Team Studio](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-do-i-activate-a-team-studio-license-1uo7o7e/) on your new iPad.

|| 📝 NOTE: Because of Team Studio's security restrictions, files won't be accessible on a deactivated device. Talk to your Team Studio Administrator for access to cloud connections.

# What's Next

[My iPad broke! Are my files backed up?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/my-ipad-broke-are-my-files-backed-up-1uapqhr/)
[How to restore your device from iCloud backup](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-restore-your-device-from-icloud-backup-xajlx5/)
[I purchased Industry Pro. How do I activate it on all of my devices?](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/i-purchased-industry-pro-how-do-i-activate-it-on-all-of-my-devices-10s0ghc/)
[How to sync files across devices with Cloud Storage](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-sync-files-across-devices-with-cloud-storage-rj94v/)