How to Enable Private Browsing Mode in Safari

Charlotte Bayley
Charlotte Bayley

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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 Pages icon in Safari. Tap Private, then tap Done.

Use Private browsing mode on iPhone Safari

Part 2: Enable Private Browsing Mode on Mac

Step 1: On Mac, open Safari.

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

New Private Window

Or use shortcut key: Command + Shift + N.

Use Private Browsing Mode on Mac

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

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