How to Set Up iCloud Private Relay on iOS

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. How to Set Up

How to Set Up iCloud Private Relay

You can enable iCloud Private Relay under Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay (Beta). Turn on the switch next to Private Relay (Beta). From there, tap the IP Address Location option.

There are two choices. Tap Maintain General Location to use an IP address based on your overall location so that you can still see local content when you use Safari. Choose Country and Time Zone to use an address based on a much larger and broader location derived from your country and time zone. 

You can now browse the web on Safari. If a site supports a Private Relay, everything should work normally. Websites that do not may show content for the wrong region, add an extra step for logging in, or not work at all. 

If you run into trouble with Private Relay or want to turn it off, disable the feature completely or just for certain networks. For turning it off, go back to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay (Beta). Turn off the switch next to Private Relay (Beta).

To turn it off for certain Wi-Fi networks, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the More button next to a specific Wi-Fi network. Turn off the switch next to iCloud Private Relay.

You can also turn off Private Relay for any cellular connection. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. Turn off the switch next iCloud Private Relay.