How to View the Desktop Version of a Website in Safari

By Conner Carey updated on 04/25/2016

How to View the Desktop Version of a Website in Safari

With iOS 9, viewing the desktop version of a website is easy. The option is now located in the Share menu.

To do this, open a webpage in Safari. Tap the Share icon. Select Request Desktop Site.

How to View Desktop Version of a Website   How to View Desktop Version of a Website

You can also press and hold the refresh button of your address bar. Safari will offer you the option to Request Desktop Site.

How to View Desktop Version of a Website
Note: There are some websites this doesn’t work for.

 

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Conner Carey

Conner Carey holds a bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing and resides in Fairfield, Iowa. When she's not writing, you can find her singing jazz or lifting weights. Her personal blog is currently under construction, but you can follow her on Instagram @connerleecarey.