These instructions apply to all iPads runningiOS 5or newer.

What Does Private Browsing Do?

It does not make you “private” to the sites you visit.

Tabs button on iPad

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Tap thePrivatebutton to put Safari in incognito mode.

Use Safari as you normally would.

It won’t remember the pages you visit.

Private button on iPad Safari

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Search the web or access aURLjust like you’ve got the option to in regular mode.

Tap theXin the upper-left side of the tabs to close them completely.

Switch between private and regular tabs at any time without either of them shutting down.

Plus sign in Safari for iPad

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To do that, tap theTabsicon, then tapPrivate.

Other Ways to Stay Private While Browsing

Private Browsing Mode is one method tobrowse the web anonymously.

Websites use cookies to track your web habits and target you with specific ads.

Lifewire site open in iPad Private Browsing Mode

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