Make your iPhone a lot safer with these Safari settings

Make your iPhone a lot safer with these Safari settings

Although there are countless alternatives, Safari remains the most popular browser on the iPhone. On the one hand because of its pleasant integration with iOS, on the other because many consumers do not deviate from the standard. No problem, but make sure you get the most out of it.

In terms of privacy, by the way, that’s a lot. By changing a few iPhone settings, you can quickly turn Safari into the ideal browser. At least, for anyone who values keeping their data safe.

5 iPhone settings for a better Safari

Safari is already a nice browser by itself when it comes to privacy. Although you can use some iPhone settings to make it even better. There’s no need to go exploring (you can always!), because below I’ve listed five handy settings for you.

#1 No data collection on your iPhone

Apps and websites love two things: a lot of traffic and a lot more data. Fortunately, with Safari and your iPhone, it’s possible to keep the hungry piranhas (for that’s what they are) out.

On your iPhone, go to Settings
Select Safari
Scroll down to the Privacy and Security section
Turn on the Prevent tracking feature

iPhone, Safari, Apple, settingsTracking is a thing of the past (Screenshot: WANT)

#2 Switch to DuckDuckGo within Safari

Although you are safe within Safari to a certain extent, your own choices also improve it. For example, choosing a search engine is a very good start. After all, some run off with your data a little faster than others.

On your iPhone, go to Settings
Select Safari
Go to the first block called Search
Select Search Engine
Then select DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo is one of the best options you can choose when it comes to privacy. You have the choice of course, but the search engine is highly recommended. Searching certain things will take some getting used to at first, but you get a lot of protection in return.

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#3 Hidden IP Address

While having a secure search engine and stopping tracking is a very good start, you’re obviously not there yet. For example, your iPhone also offers the ability, within Safari, to hide your IP address.

On your iPhone, go to Settings
Select Safari
Scroll down to the Privacy and Security section
Select the Hide IP Address option
Then choose Off

iPhone, Safari, Apple, settingsBye, IP! (Screenshot: WANT)

#4 Safari without cookies

While you’re at it, by the way: do away with cookies immediately as well. Within Safari, some data is still being collected on a daily basis. In any case, it is the way for parties to keep a close eye on your data, so why not say goodbye to it?

On your iPhone, go to Settings
Select Safari
Scroll down to the Privacy and Security section
Under the option Block all cookies, move the slider to the right

iPhone, Safari, Apple, settingsNo Cookies (Screenshot: WANT)

#5 iPhone location under lock and key

In addition to hiding your IP address, it’s also smart to hide your location. Some websites like to know exactly where you’re visiting from. Safari gives you the ability to quickly do away with that.

On your iPhone, go to Settings
Select Safari
Go to Settings for Websites (at the bottom)
Select Location
Then choose the option Reject

iPhone, Safari, Apple, settingsLocation remains secret (Screenshot: WANT)

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