The private tab in the Safari browser is, known as incognito browsing, is a feature that does not store or sync the visited data into a browser or online account. It’s the safest way to browse the internet online, leaving no traces behind.
Suppose you want to search for personal stuff or use a publicly shared computer device in your organization or at an internet cafe. In that case, I strongly recommend using a private browsing mode.
The day before yesterday, I went to an internet cafe since my WiFi was down and I needed to do meaningful work. While browsing there, I made sure to use the incognito tab safari so as not to leave any traces behind.
Similarly, the Safari browser for iPhone or iPad has a private browsing safari mode that does not keep the historical record of websites and file data into the cache.
Please note that your ISP provider, school, college, etc., connected to for web browsing can still track your private sessions. I recommend using a VPN service for complete anonymization.
Start a Private Tab in Safari iOS/iPadOS
The private browsing safari mode is the safest mode of using the internet, especially on public or shared computers. One can easily activate the incognito tab safari on the iPhone or iPad.
Here are the steps to start a private tab Safari on iPhone or iPad:
- Launch the Safari browser app on iOS/iPadOS.
- Tap on the Tabs
on the screen. - Select the command to enable private mode.
- Tap on the Add
to open a new Private tab.
It will start a private incognito tab safari that does not store any information about the session and leaves no history records. It deletes even the cache and cookies after existing on the private browser tab.
Close a Private Tab in Safari iPhone/iPad
You can easily manage all the private browsing safari tabs in the grid view mode. Just tap or swipe up on the existing private tabs to kill the session.
Here are the steps to close a private browsing safari tab on iPhone and iPad:
- Launch the Safari app on iOS/iPad.
- Tap on the Tabs on the screen.
- Select the command to view window.
- Tap on the X sign to close the existing Private tabs.
It will close the private tab and delete the cache and cookies stored within the browsing sessions. The private mode does not store the visited sites or search history.
Open New Tab in Safari iOS/iPadOS
Like the private browsing safari tab, we can launch the New Tab in normal mode. Browsing within the New Tab gets recorded on the phone as stored in history.
Here are the steps to open a new normal tab or multiple tabs in Safari on the iPhone or iPad device:
- Launch the Apple Safari app on iOS/iPadOS.
- Tap on the Tabs on the screen.
- Tap on the Add to open a new tab.
It will open a new tab that will record in the history section, and also it stores cookies and cache within the browser.
If you need to delete the history records and/or cookies and caches, then you do it using the clear data option available on one Safari browser settings page.
Bottom Line: Safari iOS Private and New Tab
The Private Browsing Safari Mode is a helpful feature to save our data from being tracked. It’s highly recommended to use it when using a shared computer or device.
Apart from private browsing, the New Tab feature within the Safari browser helps run simultaneous browsing sessions together. It makes you a productive champ and a great multi-tasker. I use the private tab safari whenever I use a public computer. Like I did when using the computer at an internet cafe. It helps retain my privacy and leaves no traces behind.
Hence, the Safari browser for iOS/iPadOS devices is the best browser that allows you to multitask and provides a safe browsing experience. Also, after browsing in the Private Tabs, the users can close the tab without leaving a single trace of their personal information.
Similarly, we can also open new tabs and start Private browsing in Safari on a Mac computer. Features in private mode, irrespective of the device, are the same.
Let us know how do you feel about a private browsing safari? Is it a feature you use often?
F.A.Qs: Safari Private Tab in iPhone/iPad
We have listed some of the frequently asked questions related to Safari private and new tabs on iPhone as well as iPad:
How to open a Private Tab in Safari iOS/iPadOS?
To open the Private Tab in the Safari browser, firstly open the Safari browser in your iOS/iPadOS. Tap on the tabs icon and select the Private command. Now, tap on the plus sign to open the new Private Tab.
How to close the Private Tab in Safari iOS/iPadOS?
If you want to close the Private tab in the Safari browser, tap on the tab icon and select the Private command. Now, tap on the cross sign at the top corner of the Private tabs you want to close.
How to open a New Tab in Safari iOS/iPadOS?
If you usually want to open a new tab in the Safari browser, launch the browser in your iOS/iPadOS and tap on the tab icon. Now, directly tap on the plus icon and open the new tab.