How to View the Desktop Version of a Website in Safari

By Conner Carey updated on 04/25/2016

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

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's writing can be found at conpoet.com. She is currently writing a book, creating lots of content, and writing poetry via @conpoet on Instagram. She lives in an RV full-time with her mom, Jan and dog, Jodi as they slow-travel around the country.