Slow internet on your iPhone and Mac? Here’s a simple fix
Turning off iCloud Private Relay is a common move if you’re finding that certain websites aren’t loading correctly or if your network speed feels a bit throttled. The process varies slightly depending on whether you’re on a mobile device or a Mac.
On iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your Name (Apple Account) at the very top.
- Select iCloud.
- Scroll down to the iCloud+ section and tap Private Relay.
- Toggle the Private Relay switch to Off.
- You will be asked to confirm. You can choose to:
- Turn Off Until Tomorrow: It will automatically re-enable after 24 hours.
- Turn Off Private Relay: This disables it indefinitely until you manually turn it back on.
On Mac (macOS):
- Click the Apple Menu () and select System Settings.
- Click your Name (Apple Account) at the top of the sidebar.
- Click iCloud on the right.
- Find Private Relay and click it (or click the “Options” button next to it).
- Toggle the switch to Off.
- Just like on mobile, select either Turn Off Until Tomorrow or Turn Off Private Relay.
- Click Done.
Note: Turning off Private Relay means Safari will no longer mask your IP address, allowing websites and your ISP to see your general location and browsing activity again.
Questions? Contact Amy Yates at ayates@georgefox.edu.