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3 ways to request a desktop site on your phone
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Expand Jump to a Section Request a Desktop Site Always Open the Desktop Version of Site Always Open a Desktop Version for All Sites Request Desktop Sites in Other Browsers Frequently Asked Questions What to Know
For a single website, open the page, and then go to Options (aA) > Request Desktop Website.To always use the desktop version: Options (aA) > Website Settings and turn Request Desktop Website on.To use desktop version for every site: Settings app > Safari > Request Desktop Website > turn All Websites on. This article shows how to request a desktop version of a website in Safari and other browsers on an iPhone, including how to automatically open desktop sites for every site you go to. Instructions apply to devices running iOS 13 and later. How Do I Request a Desktop Site on My iPhone
The mobile versions of websites are generally streamlined to make them easier to use on the smaller screen, but you may lose some functionality. Here's how to open the full version in Safari for iPhone. With the site open, select the Options menu in the address bar. It looks like two capital letter A's. You may need to scroll up or down to reveal the address bar. Tap Request Desktop Website. The page will reload with the desktop version. How Do I Always Open the Desktop Version of a Website
You can use the same menu to automatically open a desktop version every time you go to a certain site. With the site open, tap the Options menu next to the address bar. Choose Website Options. Tap the switch next to Request Desktop Website to on/green. Now, even if you navigate away, your iPhone will automatically open the desktop version every time you open a page in this domain. How Do I Always Open a Desktop Version of Every Website
You can use the Settings app to tell Safari to always request a desktop version for every site you visit. Here's what to do. Open Settings. Select Safari. Scroll down and tap Request Desktop Website. Set the switch next to All Websites to on/green. How to Request Desktop Websites in Other Browsers
If you don't use Safari, you can still request desktop websites in other browsers, although you may have to do it for each site you visit. In Chrome, navigate to the site, and then go to More (three horizontal dots) > Request Desktop Site. In Firefox, open a page and then go to More (three horizontal lines) > Request Desktop Site. In Microsoft Edge, tap More (three horizontal dots), and then select View desktop site. In Opera, go to More (three horizontal lines), and then turn the switch next to Desktop Site on. FAQ Can I switch my iPad to desktop mode? Yes. The steps for iPadOS are the same as using desktop mode on an iPhone. How do I turn off desktop mode on my iPhone? To switch back to the mobile version of a website in Safari, tap Options (aA) > Request Mobile Website. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Is Microsoft Word Free? Yes, It Can Be Allow or Deny Access to Your Physical Location Settings How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site How to Add and Save a Website to the Home Screen on Your iPad How to Use Passkeys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Stop Autoplay Videos How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector How to Control iPhone Safari Settings and Security How to Clear Cookies on iPad How to View Blurred Text on Websites How to Allow Pop-Ups on a Mac How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Block Friend Requests on Facebook DNS Servers: What Are They and Why Are They Used? How to Block Websites on the iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies