What is Porsche Privacy Mode and what’s it used for?

When activated, Privacy Mode disables all data transmissions to and from your vehicle except those that are legally required or necessary for operation, such as eCall (emergency call). With Privacy Mode active, you cannot use any Connect services, including accessing your vehicle via the My Porsche app.

This article applies to:

911 model years 2020 - 2021

Taycan model years 2020 - present

Panamera model years 2022 - present

Macan model years 2016 - present

Cayenne model years 2016-2024

How does Privacy Mode work in my car?

To use Connect Services and access vehicle controls via the My Porsche app, you must deactivate Privacy Mode in your car’s Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system.

Deactivating Privacy Mode activates a cellular data connection, enabling all Porsche Connect services, including live traffic information, audio and video streaming, remote access (locking and unlocking) and software updates.

With Privacy Mode activated, no connection is established between the My Porsche app and the car, but security features for theft protection or accident notification remain active.

How can I activate or deactivate Privacy Mode?

Follow these steps to activate or deactivate Privacy Mode in your car’s PCM settings. Note that the steps may vary slightly based on your software version.

Model years 2016-2024

Select Vehicle

Select Settings

Select Car Connect

Select Privacy to activate or deactivate

Model year 2025

Tap Settings

Tap Privacy and Porsche Connect

Tap Privacy Mode

Select active or inactive

Model years 2022-2024

Tap Settings

Tap Porsche Connect Settings

Tap Privacy Mode

Select active or inactive

Model years 2020-2021

Select Settings

Set Porsche Connect

Click Private Mode/Privacy Mode

Model year 2025

Tap Settings

Tap Privacy and Porsche Connect

Tap Privacy Mode

Select active or inactive

Model years 2020-2024

Tap Settings

Tap Porsche Connect Settings

Tap Privacy Mode/Private Mode

Select active or inactive

A "protective shield" symbol will appear on the PCM screen. Clicking this symbol takes you to the settings to deactivate Privacy Mode.

Model years 2022-2025

Tap Settings

Tap Privacy and Porsche Connect settings

Tap Privacy Mode

Select active or inactive

Model years 2018-2021

Select Car

Select Control

Select Vehicle (Vehicle settings)

Select Porsche Car Connect App

Model year 2017

Select Vehicle

Select Porsche Car Connect App

Model year 2016

Select Vehicle

Select Settings

Select Car Connect

Choose Privacy

Confirm your selection

Macan Eletric

Model years 2024-2025

Go to the PCM

Tap Settings

Tap Data Privacy

Toggle Connect services on or off

Macan

Model years 2019-2025

Go to the PCM

Select Settings

Select Porsche Connect

Select Privacy Mode

Activate or deactivate the setting

Macan

Model years 2016-2018

Select Vehicle

Select Settings

Select Car Connect

Select Privacy

Select Activation or Deactivation

Confirm your selection

Model years 2022-2024

Go to the PCM in your car

Tap Settings

Tap Privacy and Porsche Connect

Tap Privacy Mode

Select active or inactive

• A "protective shield" symbol will appear on the PCM screen. Clicking this symbol takes you to the settings to deactivate Privacy Mode.

Model years 2018-2021

Go to the PCM

Select Set and Porsche Connect

Click Private mode/Privacy Mode

Click Activate or Deactivate

Model years 2016-2017

Select Set

Select Car Connect

Choose Privacy

How does Privacy Mode work in my car?

How can I activate or deactivate Privacy Mode?

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