How to Configure Safari Privacy Settings on iPhone

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Enable Intelligent Tracking Prevention

   Open the Settings app and scroll down to select Safari. Ensure the toggle for Prevent Cross-Site Tracking is set to ON to block trackers from following your activity across different websites.

2. 1 min

   Require Face ID for Private Browsing

   Within the Safari settings menu, locate the Privacy & Security section. Toggle ON Require Face ID to Unlock Private Browsing to ensure your open private tabs are encrypted and inaccessible without biometric authentication.

   Note: This prevents others from viewing your open tabs when you hand your device to someone else.
3. 1 min

   Hide IP Address from trackers

   Under the same Privacy & Security section, tap Hide IP Address. Select Trackers Only to allow websites to see your location for local content while blocking trackers from identifying your IP, or select Trackers and Websites for maximum privacy.

   Note: Selecting Trackers and Websites may cause some location-based site features to function incorrectly.
4. 1 min

   Clear history and website data

   In the Safari settings menu, tap Clear History and Website Data. Select All History and ensure the Close All Tabs toggle is enabled if you wish to perform a complete wipe of your browsing session data.

5. 1 min

   Configure Advanced Privacy settings

   Scroll to the bottom of the Safari settings menu and tap Advanced. Select Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection and set it to All Browsing to apply the highest level of privacy to every page you visit.

   Note: This feature blocks scripts used by websites to identify your device uniquely.