How to stop or edit private browsing

How to stop or edit private browsing

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jun 8, 2026 9:26 AM

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Jun 8, 2026 10:12 AM in response to nydia84

On iOS, Private Browsing runs in a separate window (or windows) from non-private browsing windows.


To switch between them, tap the overlapping page icon in the top right corner:




Then you can switch between Private and normal browsing modes using the tabs at the top of the screen:



Switching between private and non-private just hides the other mode's pages. You can click the x icon in each respective tab to close the page.

How to stop or edit private browsing

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