Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPad

When you use Private Browsing, the details of your browsing won't be saved, and the websites you visit won't be shared with your other devices. Safari won't remember the pages you visit, your search history or your AutoFill information.

How to turn on Private Browsing

  1. Open Safari on your iPad.

  2. Touch and hold the Tabs buttonnull.

  3. Tap New Private Tab.

    iPad with Safari tab options menu open

While Private Browsing is turned on, the Safari address bar will appear black or dark, instead of white or grey.

How to turn off Private Browsing

  1. Tap the Tabs buttonnull.

  2. Tap [number] Tabs or tap Start Page.

    iPad with with Safari tabs view open

Find out more

Learn how to use Private Browsing on iPhone or iPod touch.

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