Mark an AirTag or other item as lost in Find My on iPad

If you lose an AirTag or third-party item registered to your Apple ID, you can use the Find My app  to mark it as lost.

Learn how to register an AirTag or third-party item.

What happens when you mark an item as lost?

• You can add a message saying that the item is lost and include your phone number.

• If someone else finds your item, they can use a supported device to see a website with the Lost Mode message.

Turn on Lost Mode for an item

To mark an item as lost, you need to turn on Lost Mode.

1. Tap Items at the bottom-left side of the screen, then tap the name of the lost item.

2. Under Lost Mode, tap Enable.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter a phone number where you can be reached. To enter an email address instead, tap “Use an email address.”

   You can also receive a notification when an updated location for the item is viewable in Find My.

   Important: Make sure you allow notifications for the Find My app. See Change notification settings on iPad.

4. Tap Activate.

Change the contact information in the Lost Mode message

1. Tap Items at the bottom-left side of the screen, then tap the name of the lost item.

2. Under Lost Mode, tap Enabled.

3. Edit the phone number or email address, then tap Save.

Turn off Lost Mode for an item

When you find your lost item, turn off Lost Mode.

1. Tap Items at the bottom-left side of the screen, then tap the name of the item.

2. Under Lost Mode, tap Enabled.

3. Tap Turn Off Lost Mode, then tap Turn Off.