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 button.

3. Tap New Private Tab.

   

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

How to turn off Private Browsing

1. Tap the Show Sidebar button.

2. Tap [number] Tabs at the top of the Tabs Groups list.

   

Find out more

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