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How to clear Safari’s cache and cookies on Mac

There are a handful of situations when clearing Safari’s cookies or cache–one of the places where Safari stores website data to avoid having to download it afresh each time you access a site–can help improve your browsing experience.

The first is when websites simply stop working when you access them on Safari. Perhaps Facebook stops updating with new posts, for example, or the images on a site don’t appear as they should. If this happens, it’s likely the cache has become corrupted.

Alternatively, if you find that personal info automatically completed on sites isn’t correct, deleting cookies can help. These are small files that sites use to save data about you and what you do on the site.

Even if none of these problems affect you, periodically cleaning browser data can help protect your privacy from snoops who want to discover what you’ve been up to online. In this article, therefore, we explain how to clear Safari’s cache and cookies on Mac.

We also have an article that explains How to clear cache on a Mac.

How to clear Safari cookies and cache for websites

Cleaning cookies and the cache data for individual sites can be done via Safari’s Settings/Preferences.

• Open Safari
• Click on Safari in the menu at the top of the screen.
• Click on Settings or Preferences (depending on the version of macOS you are running).
• Go to the Privacy tab.
• Click on Manage Website Data…
• Choose Remove All or select websites individually to remove.

After the data is loaded you’ll probably see a long list of websites. You can choose to Remove All or just select individual websites you want to remove from this list. If you want to select a number of different sites you can click on one and then press and hold the Command key to select a second, third or fourth and so on. We recommend that you don’t select hundreds this way – it’s better to delete in batches just in case you have to start over.

If you would prefer to select all and then deselect the ones you want to keep you can do so. Use Command + A to select all, then press and hold Command while clicking on any website you are happy to keep in this list. Just click Remove afterwards, not Done, as that will just undo all your hard work.

There’s a search field you can use to track down individual sites.

Bear in mind that deleting cookies might remove autocompleted login usernames and passwords for sites, and will almost certainly log you out of that site if you’ve configured it to automatically log in each time you visit.

How to clear Safari cache

The hidden Safari Developer menu can be used to clear just the cache, leaving cookies and the browser history in place. This is a very useful diagnostic step to take before removing those two items if a website behaves badly.

If you just want to clear all your cache you can do so by following these steps:

• Open Safari.
• Click on Safari in menu bar at top of screen.
• Click on Settings/Preferences (depending on the version of macOS you are running).
• Click on the Advanced tab.
• Check the box beside Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar.
• Now there will be a new Develop tab in the menu at the top of your screen. Click on this.
• Click on Empty Caches.

Alternatively click on Option/Alt + Command + E.

Close any open Safari windows and select Empty Caches on the Develop menu. Then click File > New Window to start Safari with a clean cache.

How to remove autocomplete data from AutoFill

Safari’s AutoFill tool can fill in username and password details on websites as well as credit card details and other elements like your address and email details.

This can be really useful, but it can also be annoying if the data it fills in is incorrect or out of context. It’s also a problem when AutoFill helpfully enters old or incorrect passwords or emails and addresses.

You can change this data, or delete it by following these steps:

• Click on Safari.
• Click on Settings/Preferences.
• Choose the AutoFill tab.
• Here you can edit contact information, usernames and passwords, credit cards and other data. Click on Edit beside the category you want access to.
• You’ll need to enter your password or use Touch ID to gain access.

Delete incorrect data: If you are finding that Safari is autofilling incorrect data about you–your address, for example–click Edit beside Using information from my contacts. This will open up your Contacts app. Your card will be at the top or under My Card. You can add and amend data about you here.

Delete incorrect passwords and site logins: If you wanted to delete incorrect passwords, for example, you can just click on the Passwords tab. If you know which password you want to remove search for the website or service and then find the older password option (if there is more than one) and select it and then click on the – below the column to remove it. You can then select Delete Password. If that means there is no password saved for that website, you can then recreate the entry for the site by clicking the Add button. You’ll first need to provide the URL of the site (that is, something like https://facebook.com ), and then type the username and password alongside (hit the Tab key to move from field to field).

See: How to autofill passwords, bank cards, names and addresses for more.

Delete logins and passwords system-wide

Pruning site logins can also be done via the Keychain Access app, which you’ll find in the Utilities folder of the Applications list in Finder, although you should be very careful using this app because it pretty much controls the entire security operation of your Mac! However, by removing errant username and password entries here you’ll stop virtually all of your Mac apps using them, and not just Safari.

Just type the name of the site into the Search field, and look in the list of results for entries of the kind Web Form Password. Right-click the entry and select Delete.

If you want to delete your Chrome or Firefox cache, cookies or browsing history read: How to delete your Mac browsing history . For alternative web browsers take a look at: Best web browser for Mac.

How to Delete Cookies and Stored Website Data in Safari

Websites and advertisers use cookies to identify you and follow you around the internet, and they might also save other website data to remember you by. In Safari, you can delete these cookies and other data. Let's head to Safari's privacy settings.

Stored content can include a history of your site visits or information you provided the site, such as your name and email address. You can delete all of the website data at once or for individual sites.

Delete Cookies and Saved Data on the Mac

1. Select Preferences from the Safari menu or hold down the Command key and the comma key at the same time (Command+,).

2. Go to the Privacy tab.

3. Click the Remove All Website Data button to remove all stored website data, or skip to step 5 to remove data on a site-by-site basis.

4. Click Remove Now to confirm. Note, as Safari warns you, this could log you out of sites and perhaps also change how they function. For example, instead of getting tailored ads on the site, you'll be served generic ones.

5. To remove stored data by site, click the Details button.  

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6. Select the sites with stored data you want to remov e. Hold down the Command key to select multiple sites.

7. Click Remove.

8. Click Done.

Alternatively, you can click the Remove All button to delete all of the sites' cookies and stored data. Safari will ask you to confirm your choice:

Delete Cookies and Web History in Safari in iOS

Clear your history, cookies, and browsing data from Safari on your iPad or iPhone .

1. Open the Settings app and tap Safari.

2. Tap Clear History and Website Data. If you're using iOS 7 or earlier, the menu is slightly different: Tap "Clear History" and "Clear Cookies and Data".

3. Tap Clear to confirm.

4. Tap Advanced back in the Safari Settings window to clear other stored website data.

5. Tap Website Data.

6. Tap Remove All Website Data . Alternatively, you can click the Edit link at the top right and then delete individual sites' data by tapping the minus sign next to the site names.

Doing this will not only help protect your privacy. It can also clear out precious space on your device.

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Manage cookies and website data

Websites often store cookies and other data on your Mac. This data may include information that you have provided, such as your name, email address, and preferences. This data helps websites identify you when you return so the site can provide services for you and show information that might be of interest to you.

By default, Safari accepts cookies and website data only from websites you visit. This helps prevent certain advertisers from storing data on your Mac. You can change options in Safari preferences so that Safari always accepts or always blocks cookies and other website data.

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Important:   Changing your cookie preferences or removing cookies and website data in Safari may change or remove them in other apps, including Dashboard.

Choose Safari > Preferences, click Privacy, then do any of the following:

Change which cookies and website data are accepted: Select a “Cookies and website data” option:

Always block: Safari doesn’t let any websites, third parties, or advertisers store cookies and other data on your Mac. This may prevent some websites from working properly.

Allow from current website only: Safari accepts cookies and website data only from the website you’re currently visiting. Websites often have embedded content from other sources. Safari does not allow these third parties to store or access cookies or other data.

Allow from websites I visit: Safari accepts cookies and website data only from websites you visit. Safari uses your existing cookies to determine whether you have visited a website before. Selecting this option helps prevent websites that have embedded content in other websites you browse from storing cookies and data on your Mac.

Always allow: Safari lets all websites, third parties, and advertisers store cookies and other data on your Mac.

Remove stored cookies and data: Click Remove All Website Data, or click Details, select one or more websites, then click Remove.

Removing the data may reduce tracking, but may also log you out of websites or change website behavior.

See which websites store cookies or data: Click Details.

Ask websites not to track you: Some websites keep track of your browsing activities when they serve you content, which enables them to tailor what they present to you. You can have Safari ask sites and their third party content providers (including advertisers) not to track you.

With this option turned on, each time Safari fetches content from a website, Safari adds a request not to track you, but it’s up to the website to honor this request.

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How to clear your Safari browser cache on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad

• You can clear your cache on Safari in just a few steps on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
• Clearing your cache, as well as history and cookies, can help resolve your device's performance issues.
• Clearing your cookies will clear your passwords as well, unless you save them with keychain.

A cache is a store of data. When you visit a website on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, the Safari browser keeps a snapshot of the pages you view.

If you go back to that website, Safari loads the cached page in an instant, instead of taking the time to retrieve the page from the internet again.

But an overloaded cache can take up storage space and cause your device to run inefficiently — and it could use a periodic clearing.

Here's what you need to know to clear your cache on Safari, as well as your cookies and browsing history.

How to clear Safari cache on Mac

You can either clear just your cache or your cache, history, and cookies. 

Clear your cache

1. Click on the Safari tab at the top left of your screen and choose Preferences from the dropdown menu.

2.  Click the Advanced tab of the menu that pops up.

3.  At the end of the tab, select the Show Develop menu in menu bar box and close the Preferences menu.

4. Click the Develop tab from the Safari menu at the top of the page.

5. Click Empty Caches from the dropdown menu.

Clear your cache, history, and cookies

You may also want to clear your browsing history and cookies in addition to emptying your cache. Here's how to do that.

1. Choose the History tab at the top of your screen.

2. At the very bottom of the dropdown menu, choose Clear History.

3.  A box pops up with a choice to clear the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or all history. Choose your time frame and click the Clear History button.  

Once you clear the history, it will also clear the cache and cookies associated with that time period.

How to clear Safari cache on iPhone or iPad

To clear your cache and browsing history:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Safari .

3. Tap Clear History and Website Data .

4. On the screen that pops up, choose Clear History and Data .

To clear your cache but not your browsing history:

3. Tap Advanced .

4. Tap Website Data .

5. Choose Remove All Website Data .

What happens to saved passwords when you clear your cache

When you clear your cache, history, and cookies, you may discover that Safari has logged you out of your favorite websites.

While clearing Safari's cache alone will not delete your passwords, clearing your history and cookies can. That's because when you empty your cookies, you will lose their password data saved in Safari as well. And keep in mind that clearing your history also clears its associated cookies.

Luckily, Apple has a solution to this problem. If you use iCloud, check your iCloud settings on your phone or computer.

Make sure that you've checked the box for Safari. As long as this box is checked, any passwords you save through your browser will stay safe in your keychain .

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How to Clear & Enable Cookies in Safari on Your Mac

What to know.

• Cookies are data saved by websites on your hard drive that include your name, login information, and preferred settings.
• You should enable cookies if you want to save data like your login information, site preferences, and recently viewed links.
• Disable or clear cookies if you dislike targeted ads and want to keep website hosts from tracking which pages you visit. 

So, what is a cookie anyway? A cookie is a small file of data about your interactions with a website. This packet of data is saved on your computer so that when you re-visit a website, it remembers your preferred settings, login information, and the pages you visited. Cookies can help to create a more convenient browsing experience. The downside? Cookies can also track your interests to show you targeted ads. Let's cover how to enable and clear cookies on your Mac.

How to Enable & Disable Cookies on Your Mac

Personally, I keep cookies enabled on my Mac because I've found the pros outweigh the cons. I like the convenience of having my login information and browsing settings saved, however, the preferred balance between privacy and convenience is different for each person. For now, here's how to allow cookies on your Mac:

If you change your mind later and want to disable cookies, follow the steps above and enable the "Block all cookies" setting. Also, if you're interested in learning more about your Mac features, check out our free Tip of the Day  Newsletter!

How to Clear Cookies on Mac

If you've enabled cookies in your browser, but have been frustrated by targeted ads or have recently visited a shady website, it might be time to clear some or all of those cookies. Here's how to clear cookies in Safari:

Now you know how to change cookie settings in Safari on your Mac! You can try disabling and enabling cookies to see which works best for you. If you decide to allow cookies on your Mac, you can always delete all but your most frequently-visited website cookies for a happy medium level of privacy. Clearing cookies isn't just limited to your Mac; you can also learn how to delete cookies on your iPhone and iPad .

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While your web browser's cache and cookies are meant to speed up your browsing experience, these files can sometimes cause problems. If websites aren't loading properly or you're having sign-in trouble, deleting these cached files can help fix these issues. Fortunately, it's easy to delete the cache and cookies Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox easily on any device—even on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. This wikiHow article will teach you how to clear cache and cookies in the most popular web browsers on your computer, phone, or tablet.

Things You Should Know

• Chrome on a computer: Go to ⋮ > More Tools > Clear browsing data. Select "All time," check the "Cache" and "Cookies" boxes, and click "Clear data."
• Chrome mobile app: Go to ⋮ > History > Clear Browsing Data. Select both "Cache" and "Cookies" and tap "Clear Browsing Data."
• In Safari on a Mac, you'll need to enable the Develop menu to clear your cache.

• You can also press Ctrl (or "CMD" on Mac) + Shift + Del to clear your browsing data.

• If you only want to clear the cache and not your cookies or browsing history, uncheck both other options before you continue.

• If you're using an older macOS version, you'll open Preferences instead.

• If prompted, click Remove Now and Done . [12] X Research source

• 1 Tap the three-dot menu in Firefox. It's at the top-right corner of your web browser. [26] X Research source
• 2 Tap Settings on the menu. [27] X Research source
• 3 Tap Delete browsing data . [28] X Research source
• 4 Choose what to delete. Make sure you have both the boxes checked for "cache" and "cookies."
• 5 Tap Delete browsing data . A confirmation message will appear. [29] X Research source
• 6 Tap Delete to confirm. Your cache is now removed. [30] X Research source
• In Firefox for iOS, you can only clear the cache by deleting all of your private browsing data. This means you'll also be deleting any saved cookies and your browsing history.
• 2 Tap Settings . [32] X Research source
• 3 Tap Data Management . It's under the "Privacy" header. [33] X Research source
• 4 Tap Clear Private Data . It's at the bottom of the screen. [34] X Research source
• 5 Tap OK when prompted. Doing so will clear the cached files from your Firefox browser.
• 1 Tap the three-line menu in Samsung Internet. You'll see it at the bottom-right corner of your browser. [35] X Research source
• 2 Tap Settings . It's the gear icon in the menu. [36] X Research source
• 3 Tap Personal browsing data . This option is in the "Privacy" section. [37] X Research source
• 4 Tap Delete browsing data . It's near the top of the page.
• 5 Select the boxes for "Cached images and files" and "cookies." If you don't want to clear other data, such as your browsing history or cookies, remove the checkmarks from other options.
• 6 Tap Delete data . It's at the bottom of the screen. Your Samsung Internet browser cache is now clear. [38] X Research source

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• ↑ https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
• ↑ https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
• ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/16.0/mac/12.0
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• ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/view-and-delete-browser-history-in-microsoft-edge-00cf7943-a9e1-975a-a33d-ac10ce454ca4
• ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache
• ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-your-search-history-firefox-android
• ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-browsing-history-firefox-ios
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Clearing the cache on your iPhone or iPad is really easy, but that will log you out of every single website that you were previously logged into, and wipe any other cookie-based preferences. So what if you want to just wipe cookies or cache for a single site?

Luckily that's also pretty easy... though not quite as simple since you'll have to dig through a list of all the sites you've ever visited or that have put cookies on your device.

You might be asking yourself why you'd bother doing this, and the answer is simple: if a particular site is misbehaving you can wipe the cache and cookies just for that site, login again, and sometimes the problem will be resolved.

First you'll want to open up the Settings app, and then find Safari on the left-hand side, and then scroll down until you see the Advanced on the right-hand side. If you're using an iPhone it won't display like this, but you'll be able to easily figure it out.

Now press the Website Data button.

And now push the Edit text button on the upper right-hand corner.

Now you'll see a list of the sites that have put cookies on your device. You'll probably need to expand to show all of the sites, and then browse down through the list. Once you've found the one you want to wipe, just hit the red minus icon and then press Delete, just like you would in most iOS apps.

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What to Know

• To clear cookies, select the Settings or Options menu in your browser, then go to either the Privacy or History section.
• In most browsers, use the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut or Command+Shift+Del on a Mac.
• Specific browser instructions are might vary; look for your browser below to find removal details.

The steps involved in deleting cookies are different depending on the web browser. Below are some browser-specific cookie clearing tutorials.

How to Clear Browsing Data in Chrome

To delete cookies in Google Chrome:

Select the 3 vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome screen.

Select More Tools > Clear browsing data .

Select the Cookies and other site data checkbox.

To delete the saved passwords in Chrome, select Passwords and other sign-in data .

Select the Time range drop-down arrow and choose a time period. For example, to delete all the cookies or passwords in Chrome, no matter how long ago they were saved, select All time .

Select Clear data .

If you want more control over cookies, learn how to delete cookies from a specific website, how to allow or deny websites from leaving cookies, and how to clear cookies when Chrome is closed.

To clear the cookies from the Chrome mobile browser, tap the menu button (the icon with three stacked dots), and choose Settings . Go to Privacy and security > Clear browsing data , and then open the Advanced tab. Tap each area you want to erase, for example, Cookies and site data , or Saved passwords . Delete the selection with the Clear data button.

How to Clear Browsing Data in Firefox

To delete cookies in the Mozilla Firefox browser:

Select the menu (the 3 horizontal bars in the upper-right corner of Firefox).

Select Settings .

Select Privacy & Security .

In the Cookies and Site Data section, select Clear Data .

Select the Cookies and Site Data checkbox, then select Clear .

You can also delete cookies in Firefox for the current site displayed in the web browser, delete cookies for an individual website, and clear all cookies along with the cache.

To delete cookies on the mobile Firefox browser, tap the menu button and go to Settings > Delete browsing data . Choose Cookies (and anything else you want to delete, such as the browsing history or cache), then tap Delete browsing data .

How to Clear Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge

Here's how to delete cookies and browsing history in Microsoft Edge.

Select the three horizontal dots located in the upper-right corner. Or, press Alt+F .

Select Privacy, search, and services from the left pane. If you don't see the left pane, select the three-lined menu button at the top left.

Select Choose what to clear from the Clear browsing data section.

Make sure Cookies and other site data is checked. You can also delete passwords, download history, browsing history, cached images and files, and more.

Change the Time range value to pick how far back the cookies and other data should be erased. There's even an All time option to delete everything ever stored.

Select Clear now .

Microsoft Edge stores more than cookies. Learn what data is collected in Edge, how to clear collected data, and how to stop Edge from collecting information.

To delete cookies in the mobile Edge app, tap the menu button at the bottom, go to  Settings > Privacy and security > Clear browsing data , and choose the items to remove. Then, tap  Clear data .

How to Remove Cookie and Website Data in Safari

To delete cookies in the Apple Safari web browser:

On a Mac, select Safari > Preferences . In Windows, select Action > Preferences .

Select Privacy .

On a Mac, select Manage Website Data . On Windows, select Remove All Website Data .

Choose which cookies to delete, then select Remove . Or, select Remove All to clear all cookies.

Select Remove Now to confirm that you want to delete the cookies.

Select Done .

To delete cookies on the mobile Safari browser, open the Settings app for your device (not the browser). Scroll down and tap the Safari link, then scroll down and tap Clear History and Website Data . Confirm with Clear .

How to Clear Browsing Data in Opera

To delete cookies in Opera:

Select the menu button at the top right.

In the Privacy & Security section, select Clear .

Select Cookies and other site data , and then choose Clear data .

To remove all cookies from every website, select the Time range drop-down arrow and choose All time .

Close the Settings window and continue browsing the web.

Customize cookies in Opera . Set site-specific preferences for cookies, block third-party cookies, and clear browsing data when the browser is closed.

To delete cookies from the mobile Opera browser, tap the profile button at the bottom, and then choose the settings/gear icon. Scroll to the bottom and tap Clear data , and then choose Cookies and site data , as well as whatever else you want to delete. Select CLEAR DATA .

Why Should I Delete Cookies?

Internet cookies are small files stored on a computer hard drive by a web browser that contains information about your visit to a particular website. This information may include your login status, personalization, and advertising preferences. If you don't want this information stored on your computer, delete the cookies.

Most of the time, cookies make browsing more enjoyable by keeping you logged in to a site you visit frequently or remembering the questions you answered at your favorite polling site.

Sometimes, however, a cookie may remember something you'd rather it didn't, or become corrupt, resulting in a browsing experience that's less than enjoyable. This is when deleting cookies may be a good idea.

You might also want to delete cookies if you're experiencing issues such as 500 Internal Server or 502 Bad Gateway errors (among others), which are sometimes indications that one or more cookies for a particular site are corrupted and should be removed.

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Most browsers also find and delete cookies from individual websites. Since few issues require that you delete all the cookies stored by the browser, locating and removing specific cookies allows you to retain customizations and stay logged in to your favorite, non-offending websites.

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How can I quickly clear cookies for a specific site using Safari for Mac?

I know I can "Reset Safari". I know I can go to Cookies from Preferences and search for a site's cookies and delete those. But is there a faster/easier way to just clear cookies for one site (preferably one that I'm already navigated to)?

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There you go!

Clearing a Specific Cookie on Safari: Safari makes you do a little more mousework to get to the listing of cookies in the system, and you have to specify which you want to remove. To get started, go to the preferences menu, and open the “Security” Options. Partway down the page is a button labeled “Show Cookies.” Click this.

Once you have clicked the “Show Cookies” button, you will be shown a listing of all of the cookies your browser has stored, along with a handy search box. Type the current domain name into this search to see a listing of cookies set by the current site. From here, you can select and delete the cookies.

• 1 Darn I realize you're looking for something simpler probably... –  Ivo Flipse Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 13:14
• 1 Nothing bad with a complete answer, really. :) –  Isxek Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 13:16
• 1 Oh Safari doesn't support plugins, that's going to make it hard... –  Ivo Flipse Commented Jul 30, 2009 at 13:16
• 1 Note, the Remove All button will do the same thing, once you've entered the domain into the search box. –  jtbandes Commented Aug 2, 2009 at 6:42
• 4 Safari 9 on El Capitan (OS X 10.11) no longer has this feature in the same place or the same way. Now you go to Safari / Preferences / Privacy and under the Remove All Website Data... button there's a small Details... button. When you click on that you can see the list of all domain names for which there are Cache, Cookies, and/or Local Storage saved. When you select that domain you can clear all of that data at once or not. There's no way to see individual cookies from Preferences any more, nor a way to remove only one. But at least you can still do this for a single site. –  user6297 Commented Jan 20, 2016 at 12:21

As @user6297 says in his comment, the above answer no longer works as of El Capitan. You now need to go to Preferences > Privacy > Details as shown in the image. Note that the Details button might take a moment to appear.

Then enter the domain in the Search box, select the item you want to remove, and click Remove .

use Safari Cookies Tool

• the Safari Cookies tool is apparently dead. –  allanberry Commented Apr 21, 2021 at 15:00

To clear all cookies, you can setup a keyboard shortcut (Option-Cmd-R) to Safari → Reset Safari

Go to the preferences menu, and open the “Security” Options. Part way down the page is a button labeled “Show Cookies.” Click this.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4839198_cookies-safari-mac-computer-beginners.html

source : http://www.vertster.com/blog/2009/07/4-ways-to-quickly-clear-the-cookies-for-just-one-site-or-domain.html

If someone using OS X or later comes across this post then you know that clearing cookies for a specific site has become much harder now.

Here are the steps as of Dec. 2023:

• There you can select an individual site and click on Remove on the bottom-left of the window.

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How to Remove Cookies From iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Martina Nikolova

Are you noticing your iPhone running slower or acting up lately? The culprit could be cookies—those tiny bits of data websites store on your device to enhance your browsing experience. While cookies help websites remember your preferences and logins, they can pile up over time, slowing your phone down or even posing a privacy risk. So, how do you remove cookies from your iPhone? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide.

In this article, we’ll explore why cookies matter, when to clear them, and how to do it on different browsers on your iPhone. By the end, your iPhone will be free from unnecessary cookie clutter, making it faster and more secure.

Table of Contents

Why Should You Remove Cookies from Your iPhone?

First off, let’s talk about why clearing cookies is important. Cookies can be useful because they save your login details and website preferences. But over time, they start to accumulate and can affect your phone’s performance.

1. Improve Your Phone’s Performance

Have you ever noticed that your iPhone starts to slow down after heavy browsing? That’s often because cookies and cache have built up. Clearing them out frees up space and helps your iPhone run more smoothly.

2. Boost Your Privacy

While cookies can help streamline your browsing, they can also store sensitive information. Websites use cookies to track your online behavior, which can feel like a violation of your privacy. By clearing cookies regularly, you minimize the risk of third-party websites accessing your personal data.

3. Fix Loading Issues on Websites

Sometimes, cookies can cause websites to behave oddly. Pages may load incorrectly or not at all due to outdated cookies. Clearing them allows websites to load fresh data, solving these issues.

Now that we know why it’s important to remove cookies, let’s dive into how to actually do it.

How to Manage Cookies on Digital Devices

As we increasingly rely on digital devices, having a good grasp of information and technology literacy becomes essential. Understanding how data like cookies work, and knowing how to manage them, is a key part of safeguarding your privacy and ensuring smooth performance on your devices. It’s not just about deleting cookies for a faster phone—it’s also about being informed and making conscious decisions about what data you share online. In today’s tech-savvy world, knowing these simple yet impactful tasks helps you stay in control of your digital footprint.

When Should You Clear Cookies on Your iPhone?

Now that you know how to remove cookies from various browsers, you might be wondering: how often should you do this? The answer depends on your browsing habits and personal preferences. If you’re a frequent online shopper or visit many different websites regularly, clearing cookies once a month can help keep things running smoothly.

However, if you notice performance issues or suspect that your privacy is being compromised, you might want to clear cookies more often. A good rule of thumb is to monitor how your phone performs and clear cookies when you feel it’s necessary.

Are There Downsides to Clearing Cookies?

While clearing cookies can give your phone a performance boost, it’s important to note that it will also log you out of websites and erase your saved preferences. So, you’ll have to manually log back into your favorite sites and reconfigure any custom settings. But if you’re okay with that minor inconvenience, the benefits far outweigh the downsides.

How to Remove Cookies from Safari on iPhone

Safari is the default web browser for iPhone users, so it makes sense to start here. Removing cookies from Safari is pretty simple, and it doesn’t take much time.

Step 1: Open Settings

Head over to your iPhone’s home screen and tap on the Settings app, which looks like a gear icon.

Step 2: Scroll Down to Safari

Once in the Settings app, scroll down until you find Safari . Tap on it to enter Safari’s settings.

Step 3: Clear History and Website Data

In the Safari settings, scroll down and tap on Clear History and Website Data . A prompt will appear, confirming that this will remove your browsing history, cookies, and other site data. If you’re ready, tap on Clear History and Data .

Step 4: Confirm Your Action

After confirming, your cookies, browsing history, and cached data will be deleted from Safari. Keep in mind, this will log you out of websites, so you’ll need to re-enter passwords for sites that you visit frequently.

And voilà, that’s it! You’ve successfully removed cookies from Safari.

How to Remove Cookies from Chrome on iPhone

If you’re more of a Google Chrome user, don’t worry—I haven’t forgotten about you. Chrome stores cookies separately from Safari, but the process to remove them is also easy.

Step 1: Open the Chrome App

Launch the Chrome browser app from your iPhone’s home screen.

Step 2: Go to Settings

Tap the three horizontal dots in the lower-right corner of the screen, which brings up the menu. From here, select Settings .

Step 3: Navigate to Privacy

Within the settings menu, scroll down to find Privacy and tap on it.

Step 4: Clear Browsing Data

In the Privacy section, tap on Clear Browsing Data . You’ll be presented with options for what to delete. Make sure to check the box next to Cookies, Site Data .

Step 5: Confirm and Clear Data

Tap Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen, then confirm your choice. This action will remove cookies along with any selected browsing history and cached files.

Congratulations, Chrome is now cookie-free on your iPhone!

Removing Cookies from Firefox on iPhone

For Firefox users, the steps to remove cookies are just as straightforward. Follow these steps to clear cookies in the Firefox app.

Step 1: Open Firefox

Launch the Firefox app from your iPhone’s home screen.

Step 2: Access Settings

Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner, and then choose Settings from the options.

Step 3: Navigate to Data Management

In the Settings menu, scroll down to the Privacy section and tap Data Management .

Step 4: Clear Cookies and Data

Within Data Management, you’ll see options to clear various types of data. Toggle on Cookies and then tap Clear Private Data at the bottom.

Step 5: Confirm Your Action

Confirm that you want to delete cookies and any other data you selected. And just like that, cookies are gone from Firefox!

Removing cookies from your iPhone is a quick and easy process that can help improve performance, protect your privacy, and fix website loading issues. Whether you use Safari, Chrome, or Firefox, clearing cookies takes just a few taps and can make a noticeable difference. Plus, it’s a good habit to get into for maintaining the overall health of your device.

So, the next time your iPhone feels sluggish or you’re concerned about privacy, remember this guide on how to remove cookies. It’s a small step that can lead to a faster, more secure browsing experience. Why not give it a try right now? You might be surprised by how much of a difference it makes!

With that, your iPhone should be running a little smoother, and you’ll be surfing the web with peace of mind.

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Manage, delete and block cookies in your browser with ease

On websites, cookies are ubiquitous and often essential for the smooth functioning of these websites. These small text files store important information about your activities and preferences, enable personalized experiences, and help the website operator analyze your behavior on the website. In this article, you will learn how to delete, block and manage cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge on your Mac, Windows PC, iPhone or Android smartphone.

We must point out that the following statements do not constitute legal advice. Therefore, we can only give you evaluations from our intensive experience with the EU legal regulations in practice and a technical assessment of the situation.

What are cookies and how do they work?

Cookies are small text files that store information on your device and can be read by the website when required. They perform various functions, ranging from ensuring basic website functionalities to collecting and analyzing user data. It is important to differentiate between technically necessary and technically unnecessary cookies.

Technically necessary cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They store information that is absolutely necessary for the use of the website. A classic example of this is the storage of your login status on a website, as otherwise you would have to log in again each time you visit a subpage. Similarly, your shopping cart in online stores is often managed in technically necessary cookies. Without these cookies, the website would not function correctly, as they enable basic functions and security measures.

Technically non-essential cookies , on the other hand, are not absolutely necessary for the website, but can improve your user experience and marketing measures. These cookies are used, for example, to track and analyze your user behavior. By analyzing how you as a user interact with the website, operators can gain valuable insights that help to optimize the website and increase the efficiency of marketing campaigns. Another example is cookies that are used to personalize content and advertising so that content tailored to you or targeted advertising can be displayed.

Another important distinction is between so-called first-party cookies and third-party cookies . First-party cookies can only be read and written on the website you are visiting. Such cookies are usually set and read by the tools or plugins used on the website. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, come from external tools and their domains that are integrated on the website you are visiting, for example through advertisements or social media plugins. These cookies enable third-party providers to collect user data from you and to read and process it on other websites that use a tool from the same provider. Third-party cookies are criticized because they can be used to create extensive user profiles. Mozilla Firefox (since June 2019) Apple Safari (since April 2020) therefore blocks all third-party cookies by default.

On the one hand, cookies enable an improved user experience, as you can be recognized as a returning user and your preferences can be stored. In addition, website performance and marketing measures can be made more efficient through cookies and the data collected as a result. On the other hand, there are also disadvantages for you as a website visitor, as the storage and processing of data is not always implemented in compliance with data protection regulations, and there is a risk of misuse, especially when using third-party cookies. In addition, blocking cookies can impair the functionality of the website, which can lead to errors on the website.

What types of cookies and similar technologies are there?

Information can technically be stored in various ways, which are usually summarized under the term cookies. The best known examples of this are HTTP cookies, local storage, session storage or IndexedDB. Each type of storage has different properties, which determine the technical handling, accessibility and authorized access to the information.

• HTTP cookies are small data sets that are stored on the user’s device. They can store session data, user preferences and tracking information. These cookies are automatically transferred to the server with every HTTP request from the browser, as long as the cookie domain and path match. The validity period of cookies varies: session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed, while persistent cookies have a fixed expiration date defined by the cookie’s creator. The access authorization to cookies is determined by the cookie domain and can be further controlled by setting the attributes HttpOnly , Secure und SameSite , so that access to the cookies can be prevented by JavaScript and their transmission can be restricted to secure connections.
• Local storage offers a way to store large amounts of data in the browser for the long term. This data is retained even after the browser is closed and is ideal for storing user preferences, configuration data or temporary storage of form content. In contrast to HTTP cookies, data in local storage is not automatically transferred with HTTP requests, but remains locally in the browser and must be explicitly transferred to the server. Information in local storage remains until it is explicitly deleted by the user or the application, and therefore has no set expiry time. Access to the data stored in Local Storage is via JavaScript and is restricted to the web applications that belong to the same domain as the data.
• Session storage offers a way to temporarily store data in the browser. This data is retained even after the page is reloaded, but only during the current session and is deleted as soon as the browser or the corresponding tab is closed. Session storage is ideal for storing temporary user input or navigation states that are only required during the current session. In contrast to HTTP cookies, data in session storage is not automatically transferred with HTTP requests, but remains locally in the browser and must be explicitly transferred to the server. Access to the data stored in session storage is via JavaScript and is restricted to the web applications that belong to the same domain as the data.
• IndexedDB is a powerful storage method for complex and large amounts of data in the browser, which makes it possible to store structured data. This storage method is useful for web applications with offline functionality or extensive databases. Unlike HTTP cookies, IndexedDB is not automatically transferred with HTTP requests, but remains stored locally in the browser. The information in IndexedDB has no fixed validity period and remains until it is explicitly deleted. The data stored in IndexedDB is accessed via JavaScript, whereby access is restricted to the same domain. 

What is the problem with cookies?

The topic of cookies is not only relevant from a technical point of view, but also from a data protection perspective:

• ePrivacy Directive (regulates the integrity of the user device): This directive and the associated laws in the member countries require the active consent of visitors for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies, which are necessary for the operation of the website, do not require consent, but must be mentioned in the privacy policy or in the cookie banner.
• GDPR (regulates the handling of personal data): In order to process personal data, you need a legal basis in accordance with Art. 6 GDPR. In many cases, consent is the only option, as some cookies process personal data directly, e.g. a user ID, a name or an email address, or they contain so much information that they could theoretically be indirectly assigned to a person. In addition, you must provide detailed information about the data processing and everything associated with it (Art. 13 GDPR).

Setting up cookie banners correctly is crucial, but not all websites implement the legal requirements correctly. A consent management solution such as Real Cookie Banner for WordPress can help website operators to implement data protection requirements correctly.

How can you delete cookies in different browsers?

In addition to data protection concerns, cookies are often the cause of problems such as slow loading times or unwanted advertising. Deleting cookies can help improve browser speed and protect your privacy. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete cookies in the most popular browsers.

Google Chrome: How can you delete cookies?

There are various ways to delete cookies in Google Chrome:

• Delete all cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data . Here you can now adjust the time range for which you want to delete “Cookies and other site data” to “All time” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set checkmarks for “Browsing history” and “Cached Images and files” if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Delete data” to delete all cookies.
• One website: Open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect > Application > Storage ), select the “including third-party cookies” checkbox and press “Clear site data” to delete all cookies on this website and third-party cookies from integrated tools.
• Individual cookies: Open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect > Application > Cookies / Session Storage / Local Storage ), select the cookie you want to delete by right-clicking on it and press “Delete” to delete this individual cookie. This step can be performed for cookies as well as in session storage and local storage.

Mozilla Firefox: How can you delete cookies?

There are various ways to delete cookies in Mozilla Firefox:

• Delete all cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage data . Now select “Remove All”, click on “Save Changes” and confirm your selection in the next dialog with “Clear Now”.
• One website: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage data . Now select the desired website and click on “Remove Selected”, then click on “Save changes” and confirm your selection in the next dialog with “Clear Now”.
• Individual cookies: Open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect > Storage > Cookies / Session Storage / Local Storage ), select the desired cookie by right-clicking and press “Delete [cookie name]” to delete the cookie on this website. This step can be performed for cookies as well as in session storage and local storage.

Microsoft Edge: How can you delete cookies?

In Microsoft Edge, proceed as follows to delete cookies in various ways:

• Delete all cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Delete browsing data > Choose what to Clear . Now you can adjust the period for which you want to delete the cookies and other website data to “All Time” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set checkmarks for “Browsing history”, “Download history” and “Cached images and files” if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Clear now” to delete all cookies.

Apple Safari: How can you delete cookies?

There are various ways to delete cookies in Safari:

• Delete all cookies: Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Privacy . Then click on “Manage Website Data…”, then press “Remove all” and confirm your selection in the next dialog to delete all cookies.
• One website: Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Privacy. Then click on “Manage Website Data…”, click on the requested website and press “Remove” to delete all cookies for this website.
• Individual cookies: Before you can delete individual cookies on a website, the developer console must be activated in your browser. Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Advanced and activate “Show features for web developers”. Now open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect Element > Storage > Cookies / Session Storage / Local Storage ) and select the desired cookie by right-clicking on it and press “Delete” to delete the cookie.

On Android with Google Chrome: How can you delete cookies?

On an Android device, you can delete cookies in Google Chrome as follows

• Delete all cookies: In your browser, use the vertical dots to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data . Here you can adjust the period for which you want to delete the “Cookies and website data” to “All time” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set checkmarks from the other checkboxes if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Delete data” and confirm your selection by clicking on “Delete”. This step can be carried out for cookies as well as in session storage and local storage.

On iPhone (iOS) with Apple Safari: How can you delete cookies?

This is how you delete cookies in Safari on an iPhone:

• Delete all cookies: Go to Settings (App) > Safari > Privacy & Security , press “Clear history and Website Data” and confirm the selection by pressing “Clear history”.

How can you clear the cache in different browsers?

The cache stores temporary data to load websites faster. If the cache is damaged or contains outdated data, this can lead to problems when loading websites. Clearing the cache regularly can help to resolve these issues. Here’s how you can clear the cache in the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome: How can you clear the cache?

• Empty the cache: In your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data . Now you can adjust the time range for which you want to clear “Cached images and files” to “All time” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set checkmarks for “Browsing history” and “Cookies and other site data” if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Delete data” to empty the cache.
• One website: Open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect > Application > Storage ), select the check mark for “Cache storage” under Storage at the bottom of the Developer Console, uncheck the other boxes if you don’t want to delete this information, and press “Clear site data” to clear the cache for this website.

Mozilla Firefox: How can you clear the cache?

• Empty the cache: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear data . Now you can adjust the period for which you want to clear “Temporary cached files and pages” to “Everything” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set check mark for “Cookies and site data” if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Clear” to empty the cache.
• A website: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to History > Manage history . Select the desired website using the search function in the top right-hand corner, right-click on the desired website and click on “Forget about this Site…” to clear the cache for this website.

Microsoft Edge: How can you clear the cache?

• Empty the cache: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Delete browsing data > Choose what to Clear . Now you can adjust the period for which you want to delete the cache (“Cached images and files”) to “All Time” and, if necessary, remove the automatically set checkmarks for “Browsing history”, “Download history” and “Cookies and other site data” if you do not want this data to be deleted as well. Then click on “Clear now” to clear the cache.
• One website: Open the developer console ( right-click on open website > Inspect > Application > Storage ), and press “Clear site data” to clear the cache for this website.

Apple Safari: How can you clear the cache?

• Empty cache: Before you can clear the cache for a website, the developer console must be activated in your browser. Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Advanced and activate “Show features for web developers”. Now click on Develop > Empty Caches in the top bar of your screen to clear the entire cache.

On Android with Google Chrome: How can you clear the cache?

• Empty the cache: In your browser, use the vertical dots to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Delete browsing data . Here you can now adjust the period for which you want to delete “Images and files in the cache” to “Total time” and then click on “Delete data”.

On iPhone (iOS) with Apple Safari: How can you clear the cache?

• Clear cache: Go to Settings (App) > Safari > Privacy & Security , press “Clear History and Website Data”, select a time frame for which you want to clear the cache, and confirm the selection by pressing “Clear History”. In addition to the cache, this also deletes cookies, local storage, session storage, etc.

How can you manage cookies in different browsers?

Managing cookies is crucial for protecting your privacy when surfing the internet. Proper management helps you to block unwanted cookies and protect important data. Here you can find out how to manage cookies in the most important browsers:

Google Chrome: How can you manage cookies?

• Activate/deactivate cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings . Now click on “Additional content settings” under the heading “Content” to be able to make settings for the storage of cookies under “On-device site data” and to deactivate the setting of cookies in general by checking the box “Don’t allow sites to save data on your device (not recommended)”. In addition, all cookies can be deleted automatically when the browser is closed, thus deactivating long-term tracking by cookies.
• Add exceptions: In your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings . Now click on “Additional content settings” under the heading “Content” to be able to make settings for the storage of cookies under “On-device site data”. On “Customised behaviours”, you can add exceptions via “Add” to exclude certain websites from your cookie settings.

Mozilla Firefox: How can you manage cookies?

• Activate/deactivate cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Browser Privacy > Enhanced Tracking Protection . Here you must set the selection to “Custom”, then check the “Cookies” box, and you can then select “All cookies (will cause website to break)” or another setting of your choice to prevent cookies from being set.
• Add exceptions: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Browser Privacy > Enhanced Tracking Protection > Manage Exceptions . Now you can add exceptions to exclude certain websites from your cookie settings.

Microsoft Edge: How can you manage cookies?

• Activate/deactivate cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data . Here you can make specific settings for cookies, view all website data and authorizations and prevent certain cookies from being set. In addition, all cookies can be deleted automatically when the browser is closed, which means that long-term tracking by cookies can be deactivated.
• Add exceptions: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data . Here you can add exceptions to “Block”, “Allow” or “Clear on exit” to define specific websites on which you want to change the use of cookies and website data.

Apple Safari: How can you manage cookies?

• Activate/deactivate cookies: Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Advanced . There, at “Privacy”, you will find the option “Block all cookies” , which deactivates cookies in your browser.

On Android with Google Chrome: How can you manage cookies?

Use the red arrow at the top right of your browser to go to Settings > Site settings > Cookies . Here you can make specific settings for cookies and also define exceptions for specific websites.

On iPhone (iOS) with Apple Safari: How can you manage cookies?

Go to Settings (App) > Safari > Advanced . Here you can adjust the cookie settings in the “Privacy” section.

How can you block cookies in different browsers?

Blocking cookies can help reduce the amount of data collected about your browsing behavior and protect your privacy. At the same time, however, blocking all cookies means that many websites will no longer function correctly, which is why you should be careful with this setting. The exact steps for blocking cookies vary from browser to browser. Here you can find out how to block cookies in the most important browsers:

Google Chrome: How can you block cookies?

• Block all cookies:   In your browser, click on the 3 vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser to go to Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings . Now click on “Additional content settings” under the heading “Content” to be able to make settings for the storage of cookies under “On-device site data” and to block the setting of cookies in general by checking the box “Don’t allow sites to save data on your device (not recommended)”.

Mozilla Firefox: How can you block cookies?

• Block all cookies: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Browser Privacy > Enhanced Tracking Protection . Here you must set the selection to “Custom”, then check the “Cookies” box, and you can then select “All cookies (will cause website to break)” to block cookies completely.
• Block cookies on certain websites: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner and go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Manage Exceptions . Here you can define specific websites on which you want to block the use of cookies and website data.

Microsoft Edge: How can you block cookies?

• Block all cookies:  In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data . Here you must uncheck the box “Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)” to block cookies in your browser.
• Block cookies on certain websites: In your browser, click on the 3 horizontal dots in the top right-hand corner of your browser go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data . Under “Block”, you can define individual websites on which cookies should be blocked.

Apple Safari: How can you block cookies?

• Block all cookies: Go to Safari in the top bar of your screen and go to Settings > Advanced . Then, at “Privacy”, activate “Block all cookies” to block cookies in your browser.

On Android with Google Chrome: How can you block cookies?

• Use the red arrow at the top right of your browser to go to Settings > Site settings > Cookies . Here you can select “Block all cookies (not recommended)” to block cookies.

On iPhone (iOS) with Apple Safari: How can you block cookies?

• Go to Settings (App) > Safari > Advanced and activate “Block All Cookies”.

Is everything safe if cookies are blocked?

Blocking certain cookies is an important step in protecting your online privacy, but there are also other technical ways in which website operators can carry out tracking or similar. Server-side tracking , for example, allows websites to store data on their servers without you being aware of it and independently of the cookies set. Web beacons or pixels can also be used to track your behavior using integrated invisible graphics, while fingerprinting techniques are used to identify you through a combination of device characteristics. These methods are often more difficult to prevent and can still be used by website operators to collect data about your surfing behavior.

How to Delete Cookies in Safari

When you browse the web on your devices, websites will often leave cookies on your system so that they can remember you and what your preferences are.

However, for the same reason, cookies can pose a privacy risk because of the information they hold about you, which is why you may want to remove them from your computer every so often.

The following steps show you how to delete cookies from Apple's Safari browser on Mac, iPhone , and iPad .

How to Delete Cookies in Safari on iOS

Note that the following steps clear all history, cookies and website data on your device, regardless of when the sites were accessed.

• Launch the Settings app on your iOS device.
• Scroll down and select Safari .
• Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data .

How to Delete Cookies in Safari on macOS

• Launch Safari browser on your Mac.

Note that you can opt to block all cookies in future by selecting Block all cookies in Safari's settings ( Settings -> Safari on iOS, and in the Privacy tab of Safari's Preferences on macOS). However, bear in mind that some websites use cookies to improve your browsing experience – by remembering your login details, for example – so think twice before you select this option.

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• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• Setup basics
• Make your iPhone your own
• Take great photos and videos
• Keep in touch with friends and family
• Share features with your family
• Use iPhone for your daily routines
• Expert advice from Apple Support
• What’s new in iOS 18
• Turn on and set up iPhone
• Wake, unlock, and lock
• Set up cellular service
• Use Dual SIM
• Connect to the internet
• Sign in and manage your Apple Account
• Subscribe to iCloud+
• Find settings
• Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
• Learn the meaning of the status icons
• Charge the battery
• Charge with cleaner energy sources
• Show the battery percentage
• Check battery health and usage
• Use Low Power Mode
• Read and bookmark the user guide
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID
• Adjust the volume
• Silence iPhone
• Find and use your apps in App Library
• Switch between open apps
• Quit and reopen an app
• Multitask with Picture in Picture
• Access features from the Lock Screen
• Use the Dynamic Island
• Perform quick actions
• Search on iPhone
• Get information about your iPhone
• View or change cellular data settings
• Travel with iPhone
• Change sounds and vibrations
• Use and customize the Action button
• Create a custom Lock Screen
• Change the wallpaper
• Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
• Keep the iPhone display on longer
• Use StandBy
• Customize the text size and zoom setting
• Change the name of your iPhone
• Change the date and time
• Change the language and region
• Add, edit, and remove widgets
• Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
• Customize apps and widgets on the Home Screen
• Lock or hide or an app
• Organize your apps in folders
• Remove or delete apps
• Use and customize Control Center
• Change your default web browser or email app
• Rotate your iPhone screen
• View and respond to notifications
• Change notification settings
• Set up a Focus
• Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
• Turn a Focus on or off
• Stay focused while driving
• Customize sharing options
• Type with the onscreen keyboard
• Dictate text
• Commands for dictating text
• Select and edit text
• Use predictive text
• Use text replacements
• Add or change keyboards
• Add emoji, Memoji, and stickers
• Take a screenshot
• Take a screen recording
• Write and draw in documents
• Add text, shapes, stickers, and more
• Fill out forms, sign documents, and create signatures
• Interact with content in a photo or video
• Identify objects in your photos and videos
• Lift a subject from the photo background
• Camera basics
• Set up your shot
• Use Photographic Styles
• Use Photographic Styles with an iPhone 16 camera
• Take Live Photos
• Take Burst mode shots
• Take a selfie
• Take panoramic photos
• Take macro photos and videos
• Take portraits
• Take Night mode photos
• Take Apple ProRAW photos
• Use the Camera Control
• Use the Camera Control to open another app
• Adjust the shutter volume
• Adjust HDR camera settings
• Record videos
• Take spatial photos and record spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro
• Change sound recording options on iPhone 16 models
• Record ProRes videos
• Record videos in Cinematic mode
• Change video recording settings
• Save camera settings
• Customize the Main and Fusion camera lens
• Change advanced camera settings
• View, share, and print photos
• Use Live Text
• Scan a QR code
• Subscribe to Apple Arcade
• Play with friends in Game Center
• Connect a game controller
• Use App Clips
• Update apps
• View or cancel subscriptions
• Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
• Install and manage fonts
• Buy books and audiobooks
• Annotate books
• Access books on other Apple devices
• Listen to audiobooks
• Set reading goals
• Organize books
• Use the basic calculator
• Use the scientific calculator
• Solve math with Math Notes
• Work with graphs in Math Notes
• Convert units or currency
• See previous calculations
• Create and edit events in Calendar
• Send invitations
• Reply to invitations
• Change how you view events
• Search for events
• Change Calendar settings
• Schedule or display events in a different time zone
• Keep track of events
• Use multiple calendars
• Use reminders
• Use the Holidays calendar
• Share iCloud calendars
• See the world clock
• Set an alarm
• Change your wake up alarm
• Use the stopwatch
• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
• Add your contact info
• Add or remove accounts
• Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
• Use contacts from the Phone app
• Merge or hide duplicate contacts
• Sync contacts across devices
• Import contacts
• Export contacts
• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
• Receive FaceTime calls
• Create a FaceTime link
• Take a Live Photo
• Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call
• Use other apps during a call
• Make a Group FaceTime call
• View participants in a grid
• Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together
• Share your screen in a FaceTime call
• Request or give remote control in a FaceTime call
• Collaborate on a document in FaceTime
• Use video conferencing features
• Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
• Change the FaceTime video settings
• Change the FaceTime audio settings
• Change your appearance
• Leave a call or switch to Messages
• Block and silence FaceTime calls from unknown callers
• Report a call as spam
• Modify files and folders
• Find files and folders
• Organize files and folders
• Send files from the Files app
• Set up iCloud Drive
• Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
• Transfer files from iPhone to a storage device, a server, or the cloud
• Share your location
• Meet up with a friend
• Send your location via satellite
• Add or remove a friend
• Locate a friend
• Get notified when friends change their location
• Notify a friend when your location changes
• Add your iPhone
• Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe
• Get notified if you leave a device behind
• Locate a device
• Mark a device as lost
• Erase a device
• Remove a device
• Add an AirTag
• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
• Mark an item as lost
• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Turn off Find My
• Get started with Fitness
• See your activity summary
• Adjust your Activity ring goals
• Sync a third-party workout app
• Change fitness notifications
• Share your activity
• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Solve handwritten math problems
• Add text in sticky notes, shapes, and text boxes
• Add shapes, lines, and arrows
• Add diagrams
• Add photos, videos, and other files
• Apply consistent styles
• Position items on a board
• Navigate and present scenes
• Send a copy or PDF
• Print a board
• Share boards and collaborate
• Search Freeform boards
• Delete and recover boards
• Change Freeform settings
• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
• Share your health data
• View health data shared by others
• Download health records
• View health records
• Monitor your walking steadiness
• Log menstrual cycle information
• View menstrual cycle predictions and history
• Log a pregnancy
• Track your medications
• Learn more about your medications
• Log your state of mind
• Take a mental health assessment
• Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
• Add or change sleep schedules
• Turn Sleep Focus on or off
• Change your wind down period and sleep goal
• View your sleep history
• Check your headphone audio levels
• Use audiogram data
• Register as an organ donor
• Back up your Health data
• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
• Control accessories
• Control your home using Siri
• Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
• View Electricity Usage and Rates
• Set up HomePod
• Control your home remotely
• Create and use scenes
• Use automations
• Set up security cameras
• Use Face Recognition
• Unlock your door with a home key
• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Add formatting, photos, and more
• Journal for your wellbeing
• Build a journaling habit
• View and search journal entries
• Print and export entries
• Change Journal settings
• Use iPhone like a magnifying glass
• Customize controls
• Get live descriptions of visual information around you
• Detect people around you
• Detect furniture around you
• Detect doors around you
• Detect text around you and have it read out loud
• Set up shortcuts for Live Recognition
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
• Organize email in mailboxes
• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change Mail settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Explore 3D maps
• Get travel directions
• Change or add stops to your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Get directions to your parked car
• Set up electric vehicle routing
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
• Get walking directions
• Save walks or hikes
• Get transit directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Estimate travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Add places and notes to your library
• Mark a location with a pin
• Share places
• Rate places and add photos
• Organize places with custom guides
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Explore places with guides
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Clear location history
• Delete recent directions
• Choose a default travel mode and units
• Report an issue with Maps
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Text via satellite
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Share screens
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Create and send Memoji
• React with Tapbacks
• Style and animate messages
• Draw and handwrite messages
• Send and save GIFs
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Turn read receipts on or off
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Get personalized recommendations
• Mark items as favorites
• Add music and listen offline
• Create an Apple Music Profile
• Share music with friends
• See what friends are listening to
• Search for music
• Find music shared with you
• Find new music
• Use the music player controls
• Use Siri to play music
• Play lossless audio
• Play Spatial Audio
• Listen to radio
• Play music together using SharePlay
• Play music together in the car
• Adjust the sound
• Queue up your music
• Shuffle or repeat songs
• Sing along with Apple Music
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Tell Apple Music what you enjoy
• Intro to playlists
• Create, edit, and delete playlists
• Collaborate on a playlist
• Join a collaborative playlist
• Add a reaction to a collaborative playlist
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read and share stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Listen to Apple News Today
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories
• Use Offline Mode to read downloaded News content
• Manually download Apple News+ issues
• Listen to News stories
• Find puzzles in Apple News+
• Solve crossword and crossword mini puzzles
• Solve Quartiles puzzles
• Search for stories in News
• Save stories in News
• Clear your reading history in News
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Create and format notes
• Use Quick Notes
• Add drawings and handwriting
• Enter formulas and equations
• Add photos, video, and more
• Record and transcribe audio
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Share and collaborate
• Export or print notes
• Change the Notes view
• Change Notes settings
• Use passwords
• Find your password for a website or app
• Change the password for a website or app
• Remove a password
• Recover a deleted password
• Create a password for a website or app
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords
• Automatically fill in strong passwords
• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Find and share your Wi-Fi password
• Share passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Automatically fill in SMS passcodes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Use two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Make a call
• Change your Phone settings
• View and delete the call history
• Answer or decline incoming calls
• While on a call
• Have a conference or three-way call on iPhone
• Set up voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Change voicemail greeting and settings
• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
• Set up call forwarding
• Set up call waiting
• Block or avoid unwanted calls
• Get started with Photos
• View photos and videos
• See photo and video information
• Find photos and videos by date
• Find and name people and pets
• Find group photos
• Browse photos by location
• Find recently saved photos
• Find your travel photos
• Find recently receipts, QR codes, recently edited photos, and more
• Find photos, videos, and more by media type
• Customize the Photos app
• Filter and sort the photo library
• Back up and sync your photos with iCloud
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Search for photos and videos
• Get wallpaper suggestions
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Make and play slideshows
• Feature someone less
• Create photo albums
• Edit and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Edit photos and videos
• Crop, rotate, flip, or straighten photos and videos
• Undo and revert photo edits
• Trim video length, adjust speed, and edit audio
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos and videos
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• View podcast transcripts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, remove, and share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Get started with Reminders
• Set reminders
• Make a grocery list
• Add details
• Complete and remove items
• Edit and organize a list
• Search your lists
• Organize multiple lists
• Use Smart Lists
• Print a list
• Work with templates
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• See highlights
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Create multiple Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs with Tab Groups
• View your tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark a website
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide distractions when browsing
• Hide distractions when reading
• Block pop-ups
• Clear your cache and cookies
• Enable cookies
• Browse the web privately
• Sign in with passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read or listen to business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or a channel
• Find shows, movies, and more
• Personalize the Home tab
• Buy, rent, or pre-order items
• Stream content and control playback
• Watch sports
• Manage your library
• Add your TV provider
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• View a transcription
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• About Apple Wallet
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Passes, loyalty cards, tickets, and more
• Apple Account
• Organize your Wallet
• Remove payment cards
• Change Wallet & Apple Pay settings
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Use Siri in your car
• Change Siri settings
• Contact emergency services
• Use Emergency SOS via satellite
• Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Set up and view your Medical ID
• Use Check In
• Manage Crash Detection
• Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block nudity
• Set up Screen Time for a family member
• Charging cable
• Power adapters
• MagSafe chargers and battery packs
• Qi-certified wireless chargers
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Apple Watch
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• Pair Magic Keyboard
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Switch between keyboards
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• External storage devices
• Connect Bluetooth accessories
• Play audio from your iPhone on a Bluetooth accessory
• Work across devices using Continuity
• Use your iPhone from your Mac
• Receive iPhone Notifications on your Mac
• Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Copy and paste between devices
• Stream video and audio from your iPhone
• Allow phone calls and text messages on your iPad and Mac
• Share your internet connection with Personal Hotspot
• Use iPhone as a webcam
• Insert sketches, photos, and scans on Mac
• Start SharePlay instantly
• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Intro to CarPlay
• Connect to CarPlay
• Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
• Get turn-by-turn directions
• Change the map view
• Make phone calls
• View your calendar
• Send and receive text messages
• Announce incoming text messages
• Play podcasts
• Play audiobooks
• Listen to news stories
• Control your home
• Use other apps with CarPlay
• Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
• Change settings in CarPlay
• Get started with accessibility features
• Use accessibility features during setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Quickly turn accessibility features on or off
• Overview of accessibility features for vision
• View a larger version of text you’re reading or typing
• Change display colors
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Use iPhone more comfortably while riding in a vehicle
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Adjust CarPlay settings
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPhone when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Keep the screen off
• Use VoiceOver with an external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Get live descriptions of your surroundings
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Overview of accessibility features for mobility
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch
• Use Reachability
• Auto-answer calls
• Turn off vibration
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Use Voice Control commands with CarPlay
• Adjust the side or Home button
• Adjust accessibility settings for the Camera Control
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Control iPhone with an external keyboard
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Turn on Apple Watch Mirroring
• Control a nearby Apple device
• Control iPhone with the movement of your eyes
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Overview of accessibility features for hearing
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT and TTY
• Flash the indicator light for notifications
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get live captions of spoken audio
• Play music as taps, textures, and more
• Get notified about car horns and sirens in CarPlay
• Overview of accessibility features for speech
• Type to speak
• Record your personal voice
• Use Vocal Shortcuts
• Overview of cognitive accessibility features
• Lock iPhone to one app
• Control what you share
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Turn on Lock Screen features
• Keep your Apple Account secure
• Manage information sharing with Safety Check
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control access to contacts
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Use Stolen Device Protection
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPhone on or off
• Force restart iPhone
• Back up iPhone
• Reset iPhone settings
• Erase iPhone
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Ultra Wideband information
• Class 1 Laser information
• Apple and the environment
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iOS

Create multiple Safari profiles on iPhone

You can create multiple Safari profiles—like Work and Personal—and use them to separate your internet browsing into different themes. Each profile has separate favorites, histories, tabs, and Tab Groups. You can add, edit, or remove a profile at any time.

Create a profile

The profiles you create on iPhone also appear in Safari settings on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in to the same Apple Account .

Tap New Profile, then tap Name.

Enter a name for this profile, then choose an icon and color.

Below Settings, tap Favorites to choose a bookmarks folder.

If you have multiple folders of bookmarks, this option selects the folder of bookmarked websites that are recommended as you enter an address, search, or create a new tab. For example, if you have a folder of bookmarks related to work, you can create a work profile and use this field to ensure that those websites are suggested as you type in the address field.

Tap Open New Tabs and choose the page you want new tabs to open to.

Use profiles in Safari

You can easily browse the internet with a profile, or move between profiles.

Tap Profile, then select the profile you want to use.

Note: You can access your saved bookmarks and passwords in iCloud keychain from any profile.

Edit a profile

Tap the profile you want to edit.

Choose which extensions to use with a profile

You can install extensions to customize the way your browser works on iPhone. See Get extensions to customize Safari .

If you have extensions installed on your iPhone, you can customize which extensions you want to use with each profile.

Tap Extensions, then tap an extension.

Turn on the profiles you want to use with this extension (below Allow Extension In).

Remove a profile

You can delete a profile at any time. This action also erases the favorites, history, and Tab Groups associated with the profile, and closes all websites open in the profile.

Important: This action can’t be undone.

Tap a profile, then tap Delete Profile.