And why do I need it?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

Appears to be their version of a VPN.

I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now. Don’t really know if it’s doing any good, but it doesn’t seem to be causing any problems.

I'll block that stuff in a heartbeat. No one needs to "disguise" anything when coming to this forum, and if they do, well...

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Originally posted by SigSAC:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

Appears to be their version of a VPN.

It only works with Safari, not any other browser nor any other internet traffic.

I still suspect it’s the root cause of the trouble I had with NordVPN just being installed on my iPhone. Very irritating if so.

-Rob

From the Apple support page:

If a website or network doesn’t work with Private Relay

Some websites, networks, or services may need to make updates for Private Relay...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

was reading last night, some Carriers are blocking its use. Seems they are profiting on user data also. T-Mobile/Sprint being one in the US. Many of the EU carriers have already been blocking it.

https://9to5mac.com/2022/01/10...cloud-private-relay/

quote:

Originally posted by SigSAC:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

Appears to be their version of a VPN.

Sorta, but the fact that it only works in Safari suggest that it doesn't operate at the network level, but at a higher level in the protocol stack making it more akin to Tor than a VPN tunnel.

Should be easy for web administrators to block based on observing that the apparent origin of connections is from Apple's Private Relay servers, or a netblock dedicated to this. Of course, implementation details may affect this.

Will that allow you to reach SIGforum if you're using a WiFi connection that blocks access to gun sites?