My new iPad asks for the PIN of my MacBook to sync. How do I find the PIN?

how can I sync all my devices? Older MacBook, iPhone5 (these two sych via wi-fi) I want my new iPad to do the same but it asks for my MacBook PIN number. No idea what that is. I have it syncing with iTunes now but only pics/music. I want some of my files on the iPad as well. I'm a writer...want to use iPad then sync it to MacBook....thanks for any help. (I'm not too tech savvy)

I don't believe it's asking for your "MacBook PIN number."
It would be very helpful if you would post exactly what you are doing when you get asked for information, and the exact wording of the "PIN" request.

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First, your husband can create his own Apple ID via the web, computer, or iPad, if he hasn't already:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2731
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
Alternately, he can erase the device and set it up as new using the steps in this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4137
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Restore the iPhone.
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http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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