Enable Private Relay

Besides Hide My Email, iCloud+ also lets you use a feature called Private Relay. This feature works similarly to a VPN, automatically hiding your IP address and your online activity so companies — including Apple — can’t track you while you browse the web. 

After you’re subscribed to iCloud+, here’s how you can turn on Apple’s Private Relay.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on your Apple Account (Apple ID) at the top of the page.
3. Go to iCloud.
4. Scroll down and under iCloud+ Features, tap on Private Relay.
5. Turn on Private Relay.

Keep in mind that it’s possible to have Private Relay enabled on only some Wi-Fi networks, so be sure to also check to ensure that Limit IP Address Tracking is enabled for your individual network under Settings > Wi-Fi.

iCloud Private Relay is a great built-in way to protect your privacy, but it’s important to remember it’s not quite as sophisticated as a VPN as it only works for browsing in Safari, and not third-party apps, and also doesn’t support bypassing geographic restrictions. So, you may still want to consider a proper VPN if you need more than just basic browsing protection.