How to delete Safari history?

Answered by Tom Adger

To delete your Safari history, follow these steps:

1. Tap on the Settings app on your home screen. It looks like a gear icon.

2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari”. It’s usually towards the middle of the list.

3. Under the “Privacy & Security” section, you will find various options to manage your browsing data. To clear your history, tap on “Clear History and Website Data”.

4. A prompt will appear asking you to confirm the action. Tap “Clear History and Data” to proceed. Please note that this action will also clear your website data, including cookies and other browsing data.

5. After a few moments, Safari will clear your browsing history and data. You can verify this by opening Safari and tapping on the bookmark icon at the bottom of the screen (it looks like an open book).

6. In the bookmarks menu, scroll to the top and tap on “History”. If your history is empty, then you have successfully deleted it.

It’s worth mentioning that clearing your Safari history will remove all traces of websites you’ve visited, making it harder for others to see your browsing activity. However, it’s important to note that this only clears the history on your device, and not on any other devices or accounts you may be using.

If you want to ensure your privacy across multiple devices, you may need to clear the history on each device separately or consider using private browsing modes, such as Safari’s “Private Browsing” or Google Chrome’s “Incognito Mode”.

Remember, clearing your browsing history can be helpful for privacy purposes, but it also means that you won’t have quick access to previously visited websites. So, consider if you really want to delete your history before proceeding.

I hope this guide helps you in deleting your Safari history. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!