How to Enable Private Browsing Mode in Safari

Charlotte Bayley

Updated: January 11, 2024

Use private browsing mode in Safari can protect your private information and blocks some websites from tracking your search behavior. Here is how to enable private browsing on iPhone/iPad/Mac.

Part 1: Enable Private Browsing on iPhone/iPad

Use private browsing mode can prevent Safari from saving your browsing history. Safari doesn't record the pages you visit, your search history, or AutoFill information.

Step 1: On your iPhone/iPad, open Safari.

Step 2: Tap on . Tap Private, then tap Done.

Part 2: Enable Private Browsing Mode on Mac

Step 1: On Mac, open Safari.

Step 2: Click on File, and select New Private Window.

Or use shortcut key: Command + Shift + N.

Tips: To turn off Private Browsing mode, you have to go up to the Safari menu and de-select Private option.