Experiencing slow performance or pages failing to load in Safari on your Apple device? The culprit could be Apple’s iCloud Private Relay, currently facing an outage since yesterday afternoon.
iCloud Private Relay, a VPN-like service provided by Apple as part of any paid iCloud storage plan, encrypts and routes requests from Safari through Apple’s servers for privacy. While normally a useful feature, problems can arise, affecting browsing speed significantly.
When iCloud Private Relay is slow or malfunctioning, it’s essential to know how to disable it. Here’s a guide on how to turn off iCloud Private Relay on your iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Select your name at the top of the screen.
- Choose iCloud.
- Scroll down and select Private Relay.
- Toggle Private Relay off.
- Confirm by tapping Turn Off Until Tomorrow.
If you suspect iCloud Private Relay is causing issues but want to confirm before disabling it, you can bypass Apple’s servers and reload pages directly in Safari. Here’s how:
- Open a web page in Safari.
- Tap the menu icon to the left of the address bar.
- Choose Show IP Address.
- Select Continue to reload the webpage without iCloud Private Relay.
Testing this method on a website like WhatIsMyIP.com can help determine if iCloud Private Relay is the root cause of browsing issues. Remember, ensuring a smooth browsing experience is essential, especially when dealing with VPN-like services such as iCloud Private Relay.
