Private relay not showing up

Why can't I find private Relay on iPhone?
How do I know if my private Relay is working?
Is private Relay only on Safari?
Is iCloud private Relay down?
Is private Relay still in beta?
Is private Relay better than VPN?
Is Private Relay turned on by default?
Is Private Relay on by default?
Is iPhone private Relay same as VPN?
Is Apple private Relay on by default?
Where do I find private Relay on my IPAD?
Does private Relay work on all browsers?
Is Private Relay enabled by default?
Is Apple private Relay like a VPN?

Why can't I find private Relay on iPhone?

Turn on Private Relay on your iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app, then tap your name. Tap iCloud, then select Private Relay. To turn Private Relay on or off, tap Private Relay. To choose a setting for your IP address, tap IP Address Location.

How do I know if my private Relay is working?

If you open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, and then choose iCloud, you should be able to access a Private Relay (Beta) toggle switch that you can turn on or off. It's also under Apple ID and iCloud in System Preferences on macOS.

Is private Relay only on Safari?

Private Relay only covers Safari, any DNS-related traffic on your device, and a few other apps. If you don't use Safari as your default browser on your iPhone, then your Internet activity on your device won't be covered by Private Relay.

Is iCloud private Relay down?

Apple iCloud Private Relay status is operational.

Is private Relay still in beta?

The service is currently still in beta and is only available in certain regions though it also requires a paid iCloud+ (opens in new tab) subscription.

Is private Relay better than VPN?

Does Private Relay replace VPN? Not really. Although Apple Private Relay may sound exactly like a VPN at first — both mask your IP address, use encryption, and hide your Internet traffic — a VPN protection goes well beyond that. Learn more in this article.

Is Private Relay turned on by default?

"Private Relay is turned off for your cellular plan.

‌iCloud‌ Private Relay can be turned on or turned off for specific WiFi and cellular networks, and there may be an iOS 15.2 bug that is causing some users to have these settings disabled by default.

Is Private Relay on by default?

By default, Private Relay maintains your general location, which allows Safari to show you localized content and results. You can choose to share a broader location. You can turn iCloud Private Relay on or off at any time.

Is iPhone private Relay same as VPN?

The main differences between the two are: A VPN encrypts all of the traffic you send and receive, while Private Relay only encrypts Safari, the DNS-related traffic on your device, and a small subset of traffic from apps.

Is Apple private Relay on by default?

Where do I find private Relay on my IPAD?

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay, then tap Private Relay. Note: You need to turn on iCloud Private Relay on each device where you want to use it.

Does private Relay work on all browsers?

Apple's iCloud Private Relay provides very narrow and limited coverage, and is more like a multi-hop Web proxying service. It only works within Apple's Safari browser on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Is Private Relay enabled by default?

First announced in June 2021, Private Relay is available for iCloud+ subscribers on iPhone, iPhone, and Mac devices. While the feature has been accessible since the release of iOS 15, it is still considered a public Beta, and therefore is not enabled by default.

Is Apple private Relay like a VPN?

Apple's Private Relay isn't a VPN—which carriers freely allow—but it has some similarities. The option, which is still in beta and is only available to people who pay for iCloud+, aims to stop the network providers and the websites you visit from seeing your IP address and DNS records.