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Safari loading mobile version of websites

Safari on my MacBook is loading mobile versions of some websites,

how can I set it back? Cant seem to find how.

Thanks in advance :)

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 2:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 2:29 PM

Hello Simon Board,


To disable the "Request Desktop Site" feature on Safari on your MacBook, follow these steps:

  1. Open Safari on your MacBook.
  2. Click on "Safari" in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
  3. Click on "Preferences."
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Uncheck the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
  6. Close the Preferences window.

This will prevent Safari from loading mobile versions of websites by default. If you ever want to switch back to the mobile version of a website, you can still do so by holding down the "Command" key and clicking the refresh button on the website you want to view the mobile version of.

Alternatively,

While on the website which loads mobile version, click and hold the refresh button on the address bar.

This will bring up a menu, there select "Request Desktop Site".

This will only apply for the current website you are in and does not set it as default.


Best regards,

KevTechSupport

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Jan 11, 2023 2:29 PM in response to Simon Board

Hello Simon Board,


To disable the "Request Desktop Site" feature on Safari on your MacBook, follow these steps:

  1. Open Safari on your MacBook.
  2. Click on "Safari" in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
  3. Click on "Preferences."
  4. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Uncheck the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar."
  6. Close the Preferences window.

This will prevent Safari from loading mobile versions of websites by default. If you ever want to switch back to the mobile version of a website, you can still do so by holding down the "Command" key and clicking the refresh button on the website you want to view the mobile version of.

Alternatively,

While on the website which loads mobile version, click and hold the refresh button on the address bar.

This will bring up a menu, there select "Request Desktop Site".

This will only apply for the current website you are in and does not set it as default.


Best regards,

KevTechSupport

Safari loading mobile version of websites

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