{"id":54035,"date":"2023-10-03T15:23:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/6606c915-e1f4-4dc9-83bd-b7149a84b8e4"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:23:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:23:21","slug":"how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"How to password-protect your Private Browsing in MacOS Sonoma and Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e2c63b624c6bf07fa4931cb2a8261cb6075cce81\/2023\/10\/03\/cdf310a1-fff1-4bf5-a0e9-9804e0f332bc\/peek-gettyimages-84751246.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"peek-gettyimages-84751246\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/c947f2198ac3c4b4925a85e6629d041ad214afe3\/2023\/10\/03\/cdf310a1-fff1-4bf5-a0e9-9804e0f332bc\/peek-gettyimages-84751246.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"peek-gettyimages-84751246\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/3a8b67e089e3210c877cd2632ca76656db7a4205\/2023\/10\/03\/cdf310a1-fff1-4bf5-a0e9-9804e0f332bc\/peek-gettyimages-84751246.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"peek-gettyimages-84751246\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/3a8b67e089e3210c877cd2632ca76656db7a4205\/2023\/10\/03\/cdf310a1-fff1-4bf5-a0e9-9804e0f332bc\/peek-gettyimages-84751246.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1280\" alt=\"peek-gettyimages-84751246\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853.3333333333333\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">B2M Productions\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As an author of fiction (especially horror and thrillers), I often have to research things I wouldn&#8217;t want other people to know I&#8217;m looking for. For example, while writing a new romance\/thriller series, I had to research how much time would elapse before the effects of benzodiazepine took hold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s not something I want just anyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/home-and-office\/work-life\/whats-the-best-way-to-ensure-your-privacy-with-a-web-browser\/\" rel=\"follow\">viewing in my browser history<\/a>. Without context, that could be easily viewed as a red flag. For me, however, it&#8217;s just standard operating procedure when writing a novel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-vpn\/\" rel=\"follow\">The best VPN services: Expert tested and reviewed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, I keep those private windows open, so I don&#8217;t lose that research while writing. Imagine me stepping away from my laptop, only to find someone peeking at my windows to see that I&#8217;ve been researching rather taboo topics.<\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a writer&#8221; doesn&#8217;t always work with some people.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/whats-new-in-macos-sonoma-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" rel=\"follow\">MacOS Sonoma<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/home-and-office\/work-life\/why-safari-is-no-longer-my-browser-of-choice-on-macos-and-what-i-use-instead\/?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_content=ZDNet%2Fmagazine%2FNews\" rel=\"follow\">Safari 17<\/a>, you can now password-protect your private browsing sessions. With a private session locked, the only way to view the contents of that Safari window is to first authenticate with either a password or TouchID. Without successful authentication, all private windows will remain locked, so no one can view the contents within.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/apple-tips-2023\/\" rel=\"follow\">The best new features in iPhone 15, iOS 17, and Apple Watch &#8211; and how to use them<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let me show you how to use this new feature.<\/p>\n<h2>How to enable Private Browsing Authentication<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll need: <\/strong>To make use of the Private Browsing Authentication feature, you must have MacOS Sonoma installed on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/best-mac\/\" rel=\"follow\">MacOS device<\/a>. Any version prior to Sonoma will not include this feature. I&#8217;ll demonstrate this on a MacBook Pro that has only recently been upgraded to Sonoma.<\/p>\n<div id=\"63a26f36-fb42-4b40-bff7-b01fc5f0e339\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"34\">\n<p>The first thing to do is open Safari. With the browser open, click the Safari entry in the Menu Bar and then click Settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/\" alt=\"The Safari menu in MacOS Sonoma.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1549.9041533546326\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6.5\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"33\">\n<p>Make sure Safari has focus on your desktop. Otherwise, its entry won&#8217;t appear in the Menu Bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"48b7ffe1-ca47-447c-92a9-33d16c7522dd\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"8.5\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"37\">\n<p>In the resulting popup, click the Privacy tab, where you&#8217;ll see an entry titled Private Browing. Click the associated checkbox to enable the authentication feature. Once you&#8217;ve done that, close the Settings window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/\" alt=\"The Safari Privacy tab in MacOS Sonoma.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"527.7725118483412\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>You&#8217;ll only find this option in Safari v17 or newer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"e46bb52e-bc04-41c2-bc75-d7c4fbade7e4\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"9\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"38\">\n<p>There are two ways to lock a private browsing session. The first is to lock your MacOS screen (which will happen either after a set period of inactivity or by clicking the Apple menu and selecting Lock Screen.<\/p>\n<p>The second method is handled through the Safari Windows menu. With Safari open, click Windows in the Menu Bar and then click Lock All Private Windows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/\" alt=\"The Safari Windows menu in MacOS Sonoma.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"438.9980732177264\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>Lock all of your Private windows at once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"02b94fcf-461b-48b8-b598-27df2158e910\" class=\"c-shortcodeListicle g-outer-spacing-bottom-medium\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeListicle_conten\"><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"34\">\n<p>When you need to view your Private browsing window again, simply bring it into focus and either type your user password or authenticate with TouchID using the fingerprint sensor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/\" alt=\"A locked Safari Private Browsing window.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1002.4595469255664\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <!----><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>You can either type your password or use TouchID to unlock the Private Browsing windows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Jack Wallen\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/the-apple-products-you-shouldnt-buy-this-month\/\" rel=\"follow\">The Apple products you shouldn&#8217;t buy this month<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you really want to keep your Private browsing session private, MacOS Sonoma has just the trick for you. Once you start using this feature, you&#8217;ll be thankful it&#8217;s there to prevent unwanted eyes from checking out what you&#8217;re researching.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/how-to-password-protect-your-private-browsing-in-macos-sonoma-and-safari\/#ftag=RSSbaffb68\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple&#8217;s just made it easier to keep unwanted eyes away from your work. 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