How to disable private browsing authentication in Safari: How-to guide for iOS 17

In iOS 17, Apple is introducing several new privacy and security features to its mobile operating system, one of which is the ability to require two-step authentication for private browsing tabs in Safari. Here's how it works and how to turn it off.

On an iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or iPadOS 17, if you open any Private Browsing tabs in Safari and then exit the session or app, Apple's Browsing Devices now require Face ID/Touch ID authentication or a password to access them again.

In other words, if someone gets their hands on your iPhone or iPad while it's unlocked, they still won't be able to view your private browsing tabs without knowing your password.

If you don't tend to hand your unlocked device to anyone else or find the authentication requirement annoying, you can easily turn it off by following the steps below.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
3. Under the "Privacy & Security" section, turn off the switch next to "Require Face ID to unlock private browsing" so that it is in the gray position.

In iOS 17, you can also choose a different default search engine for private browsing tabs for the first time.

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