How do I recover a deleted tab in Safari?

Answered by Edward Huber

Recovering a deleted tab in Safari is a relatively simple process. Whether you accidentally closed a tab or closed it intentionally but now need to access it again, you can follow these steps to reopen closed tabs from your browsing history.

1. Launch the Safari browser app on your iOS or iPadOS device. You can easily find the Safari app icon on your home screen.

2. Once Safari is open, you will see a series of icons at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the book icon, which represents the bookmarks menu. It is located in the middle of the icons, between the tabs and the share icon.

3. After tapping the book icon, a new window will appear with different tabs at the top. Tap on the “History” tab, which is typically the second tab from the left.

4. By selecting the “History” tab, you will be presented with a list of websites you have visited recently. The list is organized by date and time, with the most recent websites at the top.

5. Scroll through the list to find the closed tab that you want to reopen. The websites you have visited recently will be listed in chronological order, so it should not be too difficult to locate the desired tab.

6. Once you have found the closed tab you want to reopen, simply tap on the link to access it again. Safari will automatically load the webpage and display it on your screen, allowing you to continue where you left off.

It’s worth noting that Safari keeps a record of your browsing history for a certain period of time, depending on your device settings. If you are unable to find a recently closed tab in your history, it is possible that it has been cleared from your browsing history due to time constraints or other factors.

Recovering a deleted tab in Safari is a straightforward process. By accessing the Safari browser app, navigating to the History tab, and selecting the desired closed tab, you can easily reopen it and continue browsing as if it was never closed.