How to restart the Rapid Terminal app (iPad)

If you are experiencing issues with the Rapid Terminal app, restarting the application is the recommended first step. A restart clears the app's temporary cache, which resolves most performance issues.

Restarting the app simply closes and refreshes the application. It does not delete your data or reinstall the app.

Restarting the Rapid Terminal app (iPad)

If your iPad is locked down to the Rapid Terminal app, this indicates that Guided Access is enabled. Follow all steps below to exit Guided Access and restart the Rapid Terminal app.

Step 1: Exit Guided Access

1. Triple-click the iPad's power button.
2. Enter your Guided Access passcode.
   
   
   
   
3. Tap End in the top-left corner of the screen to temporarily disable Guided Access.
   
   
   

Step 2: Close and restart the app

1. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen and pause in the centre to open the App Switcher.
2. Swipe up on the Rapid Terminal app preview window to close it completely.
   
   
   
   
3. Return to the iPad Home Screen and tap the Rapid Terminal icon to reopen it.
   
   
   

Step 3: Relaunch the system

1. Enter the app's passcode.
   
   
   
   
2. Tap the Launch Kiosk Application button to resume normal operations.
   
   
   

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