How to Turn Off Private Browsing on iPad

It also looks at any limitations with the mode.

However, sometimes you may want to disable it or turn it off so those same functions are restored.

Here’s how to disable private browsing on Safari.

Steps required on an iPad to find the tabs options in Safari.

These instructions refer to iPadOS 15 and above.

On your iPad, tapSafari.

Tap the tabs button in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Steps in Safari on an iPad to choose different tabs.

TapTabsat the top of the Tabs Group list to switch back to non-private browsing.

When you switch back to normal tabs, it does not exit the private tabs.

Can You Remove Private Browsing Mode?

Steps required to open a new tab in Safari on iPad without opening the app first.

Here’s what to do.

Private browsing is disabled by default on Safari.

You need toturn on private browsingto be able to switch it off.

While on your iPad’s home screen, hold your finger down on the Safari icon.

When a new menu opens up, tapNew Tab.

Here’s a brief look at what happens when Private Browsing is enabled.

Unfortunately, History only shows what you’ve visited in Regular mode.

Even if you view your History from Private Mode, only the sites visited in Normal Mode will show.

In Safari, tap theHistoryicon in Safari to kick off the History list.

Then, selectClearat the bottom of the screen to delete it.