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How to Change User Agent in Safari

How to Change User Agent in Safari

By Mitch Bartlett 2 Comments

If you wish to simulate another type of browser by changing the User Agent or UA String in the Safari web browser for MacOS, we’ve got you covered with these steps.

  1. Select the “Safari” menu, and choose “Preferences…“.
  2. Select the “Advanced” tab and check the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” option.
  3. Close the Preferences window.
  4. Select “Develop” from the menu, then choose “User Agent“.
  5. Choose the user agent string you would like to use. If it’s not listed, select “Other…“, then type the user agent string you wish to use and select “OK“.
    Safari User Agent String setting

Once you choose a new user agent string, Safari will reload the web page and you’re ready to go.

I should note that this setting does not remain persistent after Safari is closed.

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Filed Under: Software Tagged With: safari, Sierra

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  1. Natacha says

    May 27, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    Hi,
    I wanted to post directly from my computer on Instagram.
    I choose safari Its 12.13, but it’s not working …
    Who can help ?

  2. Steven Carle says

    January 6, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    How do I make the change permanent? Safari keeps opening with an old version which doesn’t display websites correctly.

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