Open the OneNote app on your iPad
Sign in with the same Microsoft account used on your other devices
Connect your iPad to Wi-Fi or cellular data
Pull down on the notebook list or page list to refresh and sync
Tap the notebook you want to sync
Wait for the sync icon or loading indicator to finish
Open the notebook in the OneNote app to force a sync
Check that Auto Sync is enabled in the app settings if available
Make sure OneNote has permission to use background app refresh
Update the OneNote app from the App Store if syncing is not working
Restart the OneNote app if sync is stuck
Sign out and sign back in if the notebook still does not sync
Verify the notebook is stored in OneDrive or SharePoint
Check for sync errors in the notebook list or sync status
Restart the iPad if the issue continues