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How to Access Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone and iPad

By: Waseem Patwegar

iPhone always opens the mobile version of Facebook, even when you try to reach Facebook using Safari browser. However, it is still possible to Access Desktop Version of Facebook on iPhone using a workaround as provided below.

Access Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone and iPad

Access Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone and iPad

In general, most users Access Facebook on iPhone and iPad by launching the Facebook App, which always loads the Mobile Version of Facebook.

While the Mobile version of Facebook is fast and allows you to use most social media features of Facebook, it does not provide access to certain features and settings, which are only available on the desktop version of Facebook.

Hence, we are providing below 3 different ways to Get Desktop version of Facebook on iPhone and iPad.

1. Type URL to Access Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone

If you are already on Facebook (via Facebook App), you should be able to go to Desktop version of Facebook by typing the exact URL of Facebook Desktop Login page in Facebook search.

1. Open the Facebook App on your iPhone and this will take you to the mobile version Facebook (m.facebook.com).

2. Once you are on Facebook mobile site, tap on the Search icon located at top-right corner.

Facebook Search Icon

3. On the next screen, type https://www.facebook.com/login.php in the search bar and tap on the Go button.

Facebook Desktop URL

This should take you to the Full Desktop Version of Facebook on your iPhone. If this does not work, you can try other methods as provided below.

2. Open Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone Using Safari Browser

The Safari browser on iPhone/iPad provides the option to request desktop version of any website.

1. Open Safari browser on your iPhone and visit www.facebook.com.

2. Once you are on Facebook, tap on AA icon in the URL and select Request Desktop Website option in the drop-down menu.

Request Desktop Version Option on iPhone Safari Browser

3. This will take you to the desktop version of Facebook, which will appear minimized and hard to read.

Facebook Desktop Site on iPhone Safari Browser

You can fix this issue by switching iPhone to Landscape mode, which should provide a good view of the website and allow you to login to Facebook Desktop site.

3. Open Facebook Desktop Version on iPhone Using Chrome Browser

If you are using Google Chrome Browser on iPhone, you can access the Full Desktop Version of Facebook using Request Desktop option as available in Google Chrome browser.

1. Open Chrome browser on your iPhone > type Facebook.com in the search bar and tap on the Go button. This will take you to the mobile version of Facebook (m.facebook.com).

Go To Facebook Site Using Google Chrome

2. Once you land on mobile version of Facebook, tap on 3-dots icon located at top-right corner and select Desktop Site option in the drop-down menu.

Request Desktop Site Option in Chrome On Android Phone

3. This will immediately take you to Facebook Login Page on the desktop version of Facebook (facebook.com)

Facebook Desktop Website on Android Phone

As you can notice, the desktop version of Facebook appears small and hard to read. You can fix this issue by switching your iPhone to Landscape mode.

After switching to Landscape mode, you should be able to Sign-in to your Facebook Account and enjoy the full functionality of Facebook, as available in the Desktop Version of Facebook.

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