Firefox on iPhone or iPad
Follow only these Firefox on iPhone or iPad tasks. Print the checklist to mark your progress.
Print a task checklist on paper or save as PDF. Tick off completed tasks and cross out device options that do not apply. Print all guides.
Name ____________________ Started __________ Finished __________
At a glance
- TIME
- About 20 minutes
- COST
- Free
← Choose another device or browser
The steps
Update the browser app
- Open the App Store and find Firefox. Tap Update if offered, then reopen the app.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Tracking Protection or Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Remove unwanted permissions
- Open device Settings → Apps → Firefox. Inspect Camera, Microphone and Location where listed. Disable access you do not use; choose While Using or Never for location as appropriate.
- Open Settings → Notifications and disable unwanted Firefox notifications if listed. Permissions may appear only after a request.
- Test a feature you use and restore only the access it needs. Accept site prompts only for a task you intend.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Sources and review
Reviewed November 11, 2026. Official instructions are linked alongside tasks. Starting settings are editorial recommendations. Labels can vary by version; use the named setting as a search term if its menu location differs.
Update the browser app
- Open the App Store and find Firefox. Tap Update if offered, then reopen the app.
Enable tracking protection
- Open Firefox → Settings → Tracking Protection or Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enable protection and start with Standard.
- Open a familiar site and inspect the shield/protection dashboard by the address bar. Confirm protection is on. Test sign-in before keeping any later change to Strict.
Remove unwanted permissions
- Open device Settings → Apps → Firefox. Inspect Camera, Microphone and Location where listed. Disable access you do not use; choose While Using or Never for location as appropriate.
- Open Settings → Notifications and disable unwanted Firefox notifications if listed. Permissions may appear only after a request.
- Test a feature you use and restore only the access it needs. Accept site prompts only for a task you intend.
Test and schedule a check
- Open a site you sign in to and another site you regularly use. Confirm both work. Return to safety if a dangerous-site warning appears.
- Schedule a monthly reminder for browser updates, permissions and extensions where available.
Notes and follow-up
Next action ______________________________ Date __________