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How to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad

While you may not think much about what your Homepage is on Safari , this can be the handiest way to see your favorite site first. Every time you open Safari, you can visit the website you like most right off the bat or when you hit your Home button. Maybe it’s your preferred news source, the weather site you trust most, or your favorite tech site, iDownloadblog.com.

To make sure you get to your favorite website quickly each day, here’s how to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Change your Safari Homepage

Open Safari on your Mac, and then follow these steps to change your Homepage:

1) Click Safari > Preferences from the top menu bar.

2) Choose the General tab.

3) In the box next to Homepage , enter the URL of the website you want. If you are currently on that site, just click the Set Current Page button. This will change that URL for you.

Set your Homepage for new windows and tabs

By making that change above, each time you click the Home button on your toolbar or History > Home from the menu bar, you’ll land on that page. But you can set it up so that whenever you open a new Safari window or tab, you’ll go directly to that page too.

In the same Safari Preferences window, above Homepage , you’ll see the options for New windows open with and New tabs open with . You can click the drop-down box and choose Homepage for both or just one.

Set Homepage New Window and Tabs Safari Mac

For something out of the ordinary, you can also set an image as your Safari Homepage on Mac. So, you can see your adorable pet, favorite vacation spot, or loving family whenever you open Safari.

On iPhone and iPad

Things are currently not as simple on iOS as they are on macOS. There isn’t a setting for Homepage in Safari on iPhone and iPad. But there is a workaround you can use to always open Safari with your favorite page. You’ll do this by creating a shortcut on your Home Screen, and here’s how.

1) Open Safari on iPhone or iPad and go to the site you want to use.

2) Tap the Share button at the bottom.

3) Select Add to Home Screen .

4) Name your shortcut and tap Add .

Now, whenever you want to open Safari to that “Homepage,” just tap your shortcut.

Add to Home Screen Safari Homepage iPhone

Note : If a website you use opens in a reader or mobile mode, you may not see your normal Safari options (tabs, bookmarks, etc.). So, use the desktop version of the site instead. Before performing the steps above, select the Share button > Request Desktop Site . Then, follow the instructions to add it to your Home Screen.

Setting Safari Homepage

You can always use the Favorites feature in Safari to quickly get to the sites you love most. But setting your Homepage gets you to your favorite website the fastest.

Do you plan to set a Safari Homepage for your favorite site? Let us know! And if you have tips for using Safari on Mac or iOS that you’d like to share, feel free to comment below.

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How to change your default browser on iphone and ipad.

For the first time, Apple is allowing iPhone and iPad users (that run iOS 14 or iPadOS 14) to change their default web browser app. Here's how.

Safari is a great web browser, but there's a reason why Google Chrome has the largest market share . Thankfully, as long as you're running iOS 14 , iPadOS 14 , or higher, you can set any third-party browser as the default on your iPhone or iPad.

First, open the "Settings" app. If you've lost it in a sea of icons, use Apple's built-in Spotlight Search to find the application.

In the Settings menu, locate the section for the browser you'd like to set as your default. For example, navigate to Settings > Chrome to set Google Chrome as your default web browser.

If the third-party browser has been updated to support Apple's default browser switching feature, you will find a "Default Browser App" option in its settings. Tap it.

Next, you'll see a list of every web browser app installed on your device that supports the default browser feature. Tap the name of the browser you'd like to use as your default.

After that, tap the "Back" button once and exit "Settings." From now on, whenever you tap a web address link, it will open in the browser app you chose.

Note that, at the time of writing, rebooting your iPhone or iPad will reset the default setting . It's not clear yet if this was designed to reset or it's a bug.

Related: How to Change Your Default Email App on iPhone and iPad

Also, if you prefer to use a third-party email client, you can change your default email app on iPhone or iPad.

How to customize your start page in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Choose sections for your start page
Set a background image for your start page

Safari is probably one of your most used apps on your current iPhone. After all, Safari is your gateway to the wonderful world of the internet on the go. But have you ever wished you could make your mobile Safari experience a little more personal?

Since macOS Big Sur, Apple gave users the ability to customize the start page in Safari on the Mac . But this same feature did not make its way to the iPhone and iPad until iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, respectively. When you customize the start page in mobile Safari, you can pick your own cool background image and choose what sections you want to display when you first open a new tab. Sections can include your Favorites, Siri Suggestions, Reading List, and more. It's a simple little setting, but customizing your start page makes Safari feel more like your own.

Here's how to customize your start page in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

How to choose sections for your start page in Safari on iOS

Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
If you are on an existing webpage, tap the Tabs button and launch a new tab .

Choose sections to customize Safari on iPhone by showing: Launch Safari, open the tabbed view, open a new tab

Scroll down to the bottom of the start page and tap Edit .
If you prefer to use the same start page customization across all of your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, make sure the toggle for Use Start Page on All Devices is set to ON (green). This ensures that your start page appearance and settings are synced through iCloud.
You'll see sections for Favorites , Frequently Visited , Shared With You , Privacy Report , Siri Suggestions , Reading List , and iCloud Tabs . Tap the toggles for the sections that you want to display to ON (green).
If you want to rearrange the order that these sections appear in, just drag-and-drop with the handle into the order that you prefer.

Choose sections to customize start page in Safari on iPhone by showing: Scroll down and tap Edit, tap the toggles for the sections you want. You can rearrange the order by drag-and-drop with the handle at the right

In iOS 16 , a new section for Recently Closed Tabs will be added to the available options listed above. This section will show tabs that you've recently closed, in case you want to pull them up again.

How to set a background image for your start page in Safari on iOS

Adding a background image is a good way to spice up your Safari browsing experience while you're on the start page. Apple gives you the option to choose a preset image, or you can even pick out your own. Here's how.

Make sure you're in a new tab so you can be on the start page .
Scroll down to the bottom and tap Edit .
Tap the toggle for Background Image to ON (green).
Select one of the preset images by tapping on it.
If you prefer to use your own, tap the large plus (+) button.
Choose an image from your Photo Library .

Set a background image for your customized start page on iPhone by showing: Tap the toggle for Background Image, tap a preset image or pick your own from Photo Library

If you've already set an image from your Photo Library but want to change it, just tap on the square with your custom image to browse your Photo Library again for a different image.

A personalized Safari

As you can see, it's easy to customize your start page in Safari on your favorite iPhone and iPad in iOS 15 . Doing so will give you a better experience whenever you open up a new tab in Safari, and it is a great way to add your own touch to the browser.

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How to customize Safari start page on iPhone or iPad

The redesigned Safari start page was first introduced in Mac OS Big Sur and then rolled out to iOS 15 and iPad OS 15. With that, Apple has given its legacy browser, Safari, a fresh new start (being honest, a much-needed reset).

One of the features included in the mix is customizing the Safari start page or home page to your preference. And with the introduction of iOS 16 , we can have different start page settings for different Tab Groups. How? Follow the step-by-step guide to customize the Safari start page on your iPhone and iPad.

How to edit Safari start page on iPhone

How to add a background image to safari start page.

In Safari, the start page is usually packed with bookmarked sites, frequently visited websites, privacy reports, items on the reading list, and so much more! However, you can personalize the Safari start page to only show sections you wish to see.

Open Safari and stay on the start page or open a new tab .
Scroll down and tap Edit .
Toggle off the options you do not want on the Customize Start Page .
You may also rearrange the order by touching the three lines icon and dragging it up or down.

How to personalize and declutter Safari start page on iPhone in iOS 15

Anytime you change your mind, follow the same steps to remove or add more sections.

Traditionally, browsers have been that plain white backgrounds, but with this edit option, Apple has tried adding a pinch of glamor to it. What’s more, seeing elements you like keeps you fresh, motivated, and focused on the task.

You can use one of the wallpapers by Apple or choose a custom image from your Photos app. Here’s how.

Open Safari .
Toggle on Background Image .
Tap a wallpaper or the plus icon to choose an image from the iPhone Camera Roll.
Tap X to close this screen. You will see the selected image as the background for Safari’s start page.

How to add a background image to Safari’s start page in iOS 15

How to change background for Safari Tab Group in iOS 16

From iOS 16, the start page customization option will not be applied to all the Tab Groups. So, if you have multiple Tab Groups in action, you’ll have to change them individually.

Go to desired Tab Group start page.
Tap the edit button.
Customize the page with the steps mentioned above.

And that’s it.

The start page is our door to everything we will be doing in the browser. When you launch the browser, it’s the first page you are introduced to.

Thankfully, we can easily edit or customize the iPhone Safari browser’s home page. Hope you enjoy customizing your Safari comment; if you liked it, share if you found it helpful.

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Set a home page for Safari on the iPad

Start safari with a specified home page.

Here’s how you can easily set up a home page for Safari on your iPad. 1. Open the Safari app. 2. Go to the web page you want to use for your home page. 3. Tap the arrow icon. 4. Tap the Add to Home Screen icon. 5. Type in the name of the page, then tap the Add button. 6. An icon for the page will be added to your Home screen. 7. Tap your new Home screen icon instead of the Safari icon, and Safari will load your preferred home page.

For more, see the original article at the link below.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to customize the behavior of the Safari web browser on your iPhone or iPad. If you're using iOS 13 or later, you now have the option to choose display options for individual websites in addition to making global changes.

Changing Web Preferences by Website

Changes you make with this method will only affect the currently-open website. If you want your preferences to affect all websites rather than just for those you customize, see the Changing Web Preferences for All Websites section instead.

Select Ask on a feature if you'd like to be asked each time the site tries to access the feature (default).
Select Deny if you never want the site to access the feature.
Select Allow to always allow the site to access the feature.

Changing Web Preferences for All Websites

Step 1 Open your iPhone or iPad's Settings icon.

It is also possible to customize these settings on a per-website basis. See this method to learn how.
Changing your web preferences using this method will not affect sites you've customized individually.

Step 4 Tap Page Zoom to adjust the default font size.

Select Ask on a feature if you'd like to be asked each time any site tries to access the feature (default).
Select Deny if you never want websites to access the feature.
Select Allow to always allow websites to access the feature.

Changing General Safari Settings

Use the sliders in the "IN SAFARI" section at the top to choose whether Siri has access to Safari.
Use the sliders in the "IN SEARCH" section to customize whether Safari options show when searching your iPhone/iPad or using the Shortcuts app.
Tap the back button when you're finished.

Step 4 Modify your default search preferences in the

Tap AutoFill to adjust which information appears automatically in form fields, such as your name, address, phone number, email, and credit card info.
Pop-up ads are blocked in Safari by default. If you'd like to see pop-up ads on websites, slide the "Block Pop-ups" switch to the Off (gray) position.
Tap Downloads to choose where to save files and media you download from websites. You'll have the option to choose a cloud storage service or your iPhone/iPad.

To allow sites and services to track your browsing anywhere on the web, slide the "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" switch to the Off (gray) position. To retain your privacy, you can leave this switch in the On (green) position.
Cookies are used by websites to keep track of your visits, preferences, and login information (for sites that require username/password access). [2] X Research source The "Block All Cookies" switch is Off (gray) by default, but you can enable it by toggling it to the On (green) position.
Safari will display a warning message if a website you visit is deemed fraudulent in some way. If you don't want to see these messages, you can toggle the "Fraudulent Website Warning" switch to the Off (gray) position.
Adjust the "Check for Apple Pay" switch to reflect your desired Apple Pay behavior on all websites.

Step 8 Tap Advanced for advanced and experimental features.

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How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari

You may not ponder much about your Homepage on Safari, but this can be the most convenient way to see the site you like the most. Whenever you open Safari, you can visit the website you like the most as soon as you press your home button. Your homepage can have any site, for instance, a news source, weather site, and more. So, to learn how to change my default homepage in Safari, keep reading our article. It will help you understand how to set Safari homepage and make Google my homepage in Safari. So, stay tuned until the end!

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A homepage is the web page that the browser loads up when you first open it. Every website and browser has a home page. When we talk about the homepage of the browser, you can set up your favorite website or a specific search engine page as their default homepage to avoid wasting time by opening it by yourself. Most browsers let you change the homepage. So, read the steps given below to learn how to change my default homepage in safari or how to set Safari homepage.

How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari?

Let’s see some of the methods to change your default homepage in Safari.

Method 1: On Mac

To change my default homepage in Safari on your Mac, follow the steps given below.

1. Open Safari on your Mac.

go to safari | How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari

2. Click on Safari from the top menu bar.

3. Then, click on Preferences from the drop-down menu.

4. When the new settings window opens, click on the General tab.

5. In the Homepage field, type the URL of the desired website you want to see on the safari homepage.

Note : If you are on that site currently, select the Set to Current Page option. This would change that URL automatically for you.

next to homepage type the URL OR choose set to current page option

6. Then, you will be prompted to confirm the changes you have made. Click on the Change Homepage to save your new settings.

Also Read : 8 Ways to Fix Safari App Disappeared from iPad or iPhone

Method 2: On iPhone

The way you set your homepage on Safari on the desktop is not the same as setting the homepage on iPhone. But you can do it by adding a web page link to your device’s home screen and then opening it to go to that page directly. So, to learn how to change my default homepage in Safari on your iPhone, follow the steps given below.

1. Open the Safari app on your iPhone.

2. Then, visit the desired webpage you want to use as a Safari shortcut.

3. Tap on the Share icon from the bottom of the web page to display the Sharing options.

tap on share button | How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari

4. Then, scroll the sharing screen to see the options available. Tap on the Add to Home Screen option.

5. Then, name your shortcut or accept the name that is suggested and tap the Add option to make the shortcut.

Now, whenever you want to open Safari to that Homepage then tap your shortcut.

Also Read : How to Disable Split Screen in Safari

How to Make Google Your Homepage on Mac Safari?

When anyone opens a web browser, they will first navigate to a search engine. So, it is a better option to change my default homepage in Safari so that when you open Safari on your phone or PC, it opens the search engine on your device rather than going to the page you want to use to save time. Now, you might be thinking about how to make Google your homepage on Mac Safari so that you can open the browser and instantly be on the page that you want to use to start searching for information. To make google my homepage in Safari, follow the steps given below.

1. Launch Safari and click on Safari from the top menu bar.

2. Then, click on Preferences from the drop-down menu.

3. Then, switch to the General tab and type https://www.google.com in the Homepage field.

type the URL in homepage field | How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari

4. Finally, click on the Change Homepage option.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How do I set default homepage in Safari on iPad?

Ans . To set the default homepage on Safari on your iPad, you can go to Safari on your Mac and choose Safari from the menu bar. Then, choose Preferences > General tab. Finally, in the box next to the Homepage , type the URL of the website you want to see on the Safari homepage. If you are on that site currently, select the Set to Current Page option. It will change that URL for you.

Q2. How to change Safari homepage iOS 15?

Ans . To change the Safari homepage on iOS 15, you can follow the steps given above in the article . These steps are quite easy to follow so you might not face any issues while trying them.

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How to Change Default Search Engine in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The Safari browser is the default app to browse the web on Apple devices. To improve your browsing experience, you can create Tab Groups in Safari of your most visited websites to quickly access them when needed. By default, Safari uses Google as the default search engine.

But there are still a lot of users who prefer using a search engine other than Google Search. So if you want to change the default search engine in Safari, here’s how to do it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Before you begin, ensure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac run the latest version of the respective operating systems.

Change Default Search Engine in Safari on iPhone and iPad

There’s the option of opening the search engine’s website in a separate tab and using it to browse the web. However, changing the default search engine in Safari is way more convenient. If you prefer using Safari from your iPhone or iPad, here’s how to change the default search engine. The steps remain the same for both platforms.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Safari.

Step 3: Scroll down and select Search Engine.

Step 4: Select your preferred search engine from the list of options.

After you select your preferred search engine, you can scroll down and change settings like opening links in a new tab, Search Engine Suggestions, or more. You can repeat the same steps to change your default search engine in Safari on your iPhone and iPad.

You can also read our post if Safari is not downloading files on your iPhone .

Change the Default Search Engine in Safari on Mac

You can use a different search engine to download and install a different web browser like Microsoft Edge or Firefox. But if your Mac is running low on storage, you don’t need to download a separate web browser to change your search engine. But one of the other main reasons behind changing the default search engine is the browser hijacking code or extensions.

The Safari browser on your Mac lets you change the default search engine and use it for internet browsing. Here are the steps.

Step 1: Press Command + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to open Spotlight Search, type Safari, and press Return.

Step 2: Click on Safari at the top-left corner.

Step 3: Select Settings from the list of options.

Step 4: Click the Search tab in the Settings window.

Step 5: Select the drop-down next to Search Engine.

Step 6: Select the new search engine of your choice for use in Safari.

You can repeat the same steps to change your default search engine once again in Safari on your Mac.

How to Change Homepage to Search Engine in Safari on Mac

In addition to changing the default search engine, you can change the default homepage to open with the search engine in Safari. The homepage loads up when you don’t have any specific website tabs opened in Safari. So you can set the web page of your default search engine as the homepage in Safari. Here’s how:

Step 4: Select the General tab in the Settings window.

Step 5: Type the web page link of the search engine you plan to use in the Homepage box.

If you opened the search engine web page in Safari, you can click on Set To Current Page.

After you close the tab, Safari will always open your selected search engine’s web page whenever you open a new tab on your Mac.

You can change this setting by clicking the dropdown menu next to ‘New Windows Open With’ and ‘New Tabs Open With.’

Use a New Search Engine

Using a new search engine as your default is very easy on Safari. You can choose from a list of options available on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Sometimes when you don’t get the desired results from one search engine, you can switch to another one. The ChatGPT is the new AI-driven technology that piques interest of many. Read our comparison of ChatGPT vs Google Search to know more about them.

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Safari is the default web browser for iPhones and iPads, and it comes with a customizable Start Page that allows users to access their favorite websites, bookmarks, and reading lists easily. Customizing the Safari Start Page can enhance your browsing experience and save time by accessing the websites you visit frequently quickly. In this article, we will discuss how to customize the Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad.

Step 1: Launch Safari

The first step is to launch the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad. You can find the Safari icon on your home screen or application library.

Step 2: Open the Start Page

Once you have launched Safari, tap the Start Page button, also known as the Home button, located at the bottom center of your screen. The Start Page will display your frequently visited websites, bookmarks, and reading list.

Step 3: Edit the Start Page

To customize the Start Page, tap the Edit button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. You will notice the Start Page icons starting to wiggle, indicating that they are editable.

Step 4: Reorder and Remove Icons

To reorder the icons, press and hold the icon and drag it to the desired location. To remove an icon, tap the minus (–) icon in the top left corner of the icon and confirm the deletion by tapping Remove. To add an icon, tap the plus (+) icon in the bottom center of the screen, and select either Add Bookmark, Add Reading List, or Add Website.

Step 5: Change the Background Image

You can also customize the Start Page background image by tapping the Customize button on the bottom left of the screen. You can select one of the default images, select a photo from your camera roll, or take a new photo.

Step 6: Save Changes

After you have finished customizing the Start Page, tap the Done button in the top right corner of the screen to save your changes.

In conclusion, customizing the Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad is a quick and easy way to enhance your browsing experience. By following the steps outlined above, you can personalize your Start Page to display the websites, bookmarks, and reading lists that matter most to you. Moreover, you can change the background image to add a personal touch to your browsing experience. With these tips, you will be able to create a Start Page that is uniquely fitted to your browsing needs.

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With Safari on iOS and iPad, you can create an icon, that looks just like an app icon, which will open Safari and open your homepage.

Step 1: Open Safari Browser And Type in Your Homepage

On your iPad, open up Safari. Now touch the address bar on the top-middle section and type in your homepage address. In our example, we are using our Homepage Ninja page.

Step 2: Click on the Square Icon with the Arrow

After your homepage has loaded in Safari, click on the icon that looks like a square and has an arrow pointing up. This will give you options to add the page to your home screen.

Step 3: Select Add to Home Screen

Select the icon that says "Add to Home Screen" and has a plus symbol. This will create an icon on your home screen that you can open. It will open Safari up with the homepage as the first page shown to you.

Step 4: Your Homepage Is Now On Your Home Screen

You should now have an icon on your home screen that you can click to open up your homepage in the Safari browser. This icon acts as any other home screen icon where you can move it around or delete it. It basically just opens up Safari, with one difference being that it will open your homepage page first. This is how Safari handles homepages.

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You can now change the default web browser on your iPad to your favorite browser's app — here's how to do it

To change the default internet browser on your iPad, you'll need to download a compatible app and then open its settings.
You can change the default browser on an iPad running iPadOS 14 from Safari to Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Once you change the default browser, any app that tries to open the internet will use your iPad's new browser.

There have been third-party internet browser apps on the iPad for years, but they've never been able to serve as your default browser. That is, until iPadOS 14.

The new iPadOS 14 update now lets you change the default web browser from Apple's Safari to a third-party browser. If you'd prefer Chrome to start automatically when you tap a web link, for example, you can now set that up in Settings.

Here's how.

How to change the default browser on your iPad

Before anything else, make sure you've downloaded the browser app you want to use. As of this writing, iPadOS supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

1. Open your iPad's Settings app.

2. Scroll down to the list of apps installed on your iPad , and tap any third-party browser that you've installed.

3. In the app settings on the right side of the screen, tap "Default Browser App."

4. You should see a list of all the installed browsers. Tap the browser you want to make the default, so a checkmark appears next to it.

What to do if you don't see the browser you want to make the default

In order to change your default browser, your iPad needs to be running iPadOS 14 or higher. Check your iOS version by starting the Settings app and tapping "General," then "Software Update." Update your iPad if needed.

If you're still having trouble, make sure the browser is actually installed — be sure you can find it on your home screen and open it.

If you're sure it's installed, it's possible that it's not yet compatible with this new feature. Right now, you can choose between Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

If you want to use another browser, check back later — it might be added.

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Here’s how you can land on your favourite website as soon as you open Safari.

The ‘homepage’ on your web browser is the page it loads whenever you launch it on your device. You can set your homepage to your favourite website or something more functional like a search engine or a news website. The possibilities are endless. If you want to save your internet data , you can choose not to have a homepage at all. Here’s how you can change your Safari homepage on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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Can you change the homepage on Safari?

Like all web browsers, Safari also lets you set any website as your homepage. But there’s one catch. You can only do this on your Mac. Safari for iOS and iPadOS has no option to set a preferred homepage. However, to make your most visited websites more accessible, you can add them to your iPhone’s home screen . Once you do that, they will appear as app icons on the home screen. Tapping on them will redirect you to their respective web pages in Safari.

Mac users can not only set a homepage, but they can also choose whether the homepage loads by default every time they open a new tab or window. Like the iPhone, your Mac also allows you to make a desktop for any website. You can do this simply by dragging the URL and dropping it on the desktop. This is a great trick for creating app-like icons for apps that are not available on Mac (like Netflix and Google Calendar).

Change Safari homepage on Mac

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Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac.

Step 2: On the top menu, click on Safari and select Preferences .

Step 3: Switch to the General tab.

Step 4: In the ‘Homepage’ field, enter the URL of the website you want to set as Safari’s homepage .

Step 5: You can also set the new tabs and windows to open with the homepage.

Step 6: Relaunch the browser to view the homepage.

Change the Safari homepage on an iPhone or iPad

Since Safari for iOS does not allow setting a default homepage, you can do the next best thing and add a web shortcut to your iPhone/iPad’s home screen. Here’s how.

Step 1: Launch the Safari web browser on your iPhone.

Step 2: Open the website you want to set as the home page.

Step 3: Hit the Share icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: Tap on Add to Home Screen .

Step 5: Give it a name and hit Add at the top right corner of the screen.

Whenever you wish to open Safari to that page, hit its icon on your iPhone home screen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the safari browser on my iphone have a home page.

No, you cannot set up a default homepage for Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Instead, you can add a web shortcut to your iPhone’s home screen.

How do I add a web shortcut to my iPhone’s home screen?

To add a web shortcut to your iPhone’s home screen, open the website in Safari, hit the share icon at the bottom, select ‘Add to Home Screen’, and hit ‘Add’.

How do I set up a Safari homepage on my Mac?

Open Safari, then go to Safari>Preferences and enter the URL of the website next to ‘Homepage’.

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Restoring default settings is a multistep process

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First, remove the browser history: Select Safari in the menu bar > Clear History , then select All History > Clear History .
Remove cookies: Safari > Preferences . Select the Privacy tab > Manage Website Data > Remove All .
Clear cache: Safari > Preferences . Advanced > Select Show Develop menu in menu bar . Exit. Develop > Empty Caches .

This article explains how to reset Safari to default settings by removing Safari's history and cookies, clearing the cache, and disabling extensions. Instructions apply to Safari versions 11 through 14 and iOS.

Remove Browser History

The first step when resetting Safari is to remove your browser history. When you clear your browsing history, Safari removes data such as recent searches, the frequently visited site list, web page icons, the history of web pages you've visited, and more.

From Safari's menu bar, select Safari > Clear History

In the drop-down menu, select All History .

Select Clear History to complete the process.

To clear a particular website instead, navigate to History > Show History , select the website you want to clear, and press Delete .

Remove Cookies

When you remove all cookies from Safari, you'll lose personal registration data such as your name and address, shopping cart contents, preferred web page layouts, and more.

From Safari's menu bar, select Safari > Preferences .

Select the Privacy tab.

Select Manage Website Data .

Select Remove All .

Select Remove Now .

Select Done .

Clear Safari's Cache

When you clear Safari's cache, you're removing stored website data.

Select the Advanced tab.

Place a check next to Show Develop menu in menu bar , and then exit out of Preferences.

From Safari's menu bar, select Develop > Empty Caches .

Disable or Uninstall Extensions

Safari extensions are like mini-apps that add functionality to the browser. If you're trying to reset Safari, you'll want to disable or uninstall any extensions.

Select the Extensions tab.

Select an extension, and then deselect the checkbox next to the extension to disable it.

Many extensions have several sub-extensions, so you'll need to uncheck all of them.

After you've disabled an extension, you can uninstall it. Select Uninstall .

You'll see a message that the extension is part of an application, and that you'll need to remove the application. Select Show in Finder .

Finder will open with the app selected. Right-click on the application and select Move to Trash .

Enter your password and select OK . You've deleted the extension.

Clear Website Data on Safari for iOS

To clear Safari's settings on an iPhone or iPad:

Open the iOS device's Settings app.

Scroll down and select Safari .

Under Privacy & Security , select Clear History and Website Data .

Select Clear History and Data to confirm.

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How to Change the Default Web Browser on iPhone and iPad

When Apple released iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, it made a change that enables third-party browsers to be used as default apps, meaning users who don't get on with Apple's native Safari browser can choose an alternative and it will be opened automatically whenever the system requires it.

Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad .
Scroll down to the third-party apps list and tap the browser you wish to use (e.g. DuckDuckGo).
Tap Default Browser App .
Tap the browser that you wish to make the default.

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Google Chrome vs. Apple Safari: Which browser is better on Mac

Cross-platform availability can make the switch from Chrome to Safari seamless, with data and preferences intact across devices.
Safari's user interface impresses with a clean layout, while Google Chrome offers more customization options in its Material You makeover.
Safari's memory usage advantage over Chrome on Mac with 8GB of RAM is a key factor to consider if performance is a concern.

As the default web browser on Mac, Safari has received a steady stream of updates over the last few years. Apple releases new builds for all its apps and services with yearly OS updates. While we applaud Safari improvements on Mac, the burning question remains the same: is it good enough to prevent users from switching to Chrome? How does it compare to everyone’s favorite web browser out there? Read our comparison post before you change the default browser on your Mac , iPhone, or iPad.

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Cross-platform availability.

Before we pit Safari against Chrome, let’s check their cross-platform availability first. After all, you won’t want to leave your web bookmarks, history, quick links, and other preferences behind when you switch to another platform.

As expected, alternating is a breeze with Chrome, since the browser is available on most smart platforms you can think of. Whether you use Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, or ChromeOS, you are ready to surf the web with all of your personal data and a familiar interface. In contrast, Apple’s walled garden approach has limited Safari’s availability to the company’s devices only.

User interface and theme

Being the first-party app on macOS, Apple has nailed the esthetics of Safari. Let’s start with the homepage. It carries all the essential elements you need when you fire up the browser. You can check your favorites, recently closed tabs, reading list, privacy report, Siri suggestions, and even apply minimal wallpaper to the background. If it’s too busy for you, customize the entire homepage from the bottom menu. Overall, it’s not as busy as Microsoft Edge and doesn’t look as bland as Chrome’s homepage. Safari also offers a cool translucent effect at the top when you scroll through webpages. Unlike Chrome, there is no theme store to change the look and feel with a single click.

Google Chrome recently received a neat Material You makeover on the web. While Material You on Chrome matches the rest of Google services, it does look slightly out of place with other Mac apps.

Tab management

Do you often have dozens of tabs open during long research sessions? Managing and switching between them can be cumbersome after a while. Here’s where Chrome and Safari’s tab groups come into play, where you can organize relevant tabs under different groups. Safari does have a couple of additional tricks up its sleeve though.

When you create several tab groups on Safari, you can check the entire list from the vertical sidebar. Safari also lets you create different profiles to keep your browsing data separate, such as tabs, history, cookies and website data.

You can assign a different symbol, color, and separate extension list for Work, School, or Personal profiles. There is also an option to share a tab group with your iMessage contacts.

Chrome vs. Safari: Features

Let’s compare Safari and Chrome based on extension support, reading mode, and other novelty features.

Reading mode

Apple offers a seamless reading mode on Safari that you can customize with different backgrounds, fonts, and sizes. In comparison, Chrome’s reader mode leaves a lot to be desired. It opens the article in a sidebar and doesn’t necessarily hide all the distracting elements. Safari wins hands down here.

While Safari covers the essential extensions from top VPNs, password managers, and other third-party developers like Grammarly, Pocket, Raindrop, and Notion, the overall collection is still slim compared to Google Chrome.

If your workflow depends on dozens of extensions, think twice before switching from Chrome to Safari.

Seamless sharing

Shared with You is a niche Safari feature that is tightly backed in iMessage. Links shared with you in the Messages app automatically appear in the Share with You section in Safari. It is only useful for those who frequently exchange weblinks in iMessage conversations.

Instant conversion and translation

Both Safari and Chrome support instant currency conversion and basic math equations. For example, you can quickly get a final number when you type $1000 to INR or 45*3 in the address bar. Chrome goes a step further with Google Translate integration - you can simply type Hello in French and get results instantly.

Chrome vs. Safari: Password management

Both browsers offer basic password management to save your login credentials. Safari uses iCloud Passwords that can sync with all your devices. It supports autofill, Passkeys, verification codes, notes, and more.

Google Password Manager also supports notes and checkup. Like security recommendations on Safari, Chrome Password Manager’s checkup tool shows your leaked, reused, and weak passwords.

Privacy and security

The built-in standard protection on Chrome warns you of harmful files, extensions, and corrupt sites. Safari is a step ahead with iCloud Private Relay. It’s a privacy add-on for Apple One and iCloud+ subscribers to hide your IP address from websites you visit. The option is enabled by default and works silently in the background. When you visit a website in Safari, no one, including Apple, can see who you are or which sites you are visiting. It’s not as extreme as a VPN connection and doesn’t break your browsing setup. You can check out our dedicated guide if you'd like to learn more about iCloud Private Relay .

Safari also offers a privacy report that shows the number of trackers it has blocked from profiling you in the last 30 days.

Performance

When it comes to performance, you won’t find any major differences between Chrome and Safari on a high-speed internet connection. However, if your Mac has a slow network connection, you may notice that Safari can load webpages faster than Chrome, something that Avast confirmed in their dedicated speed comparison for major browsers.

While we are on the topic of performance, we should also factor in compatibility. Since Google Chrome (built on Chromium) is the most popular web browser out there, developers test and optimize their offerings for it. You may run into performance issues with specific websites (like Photopea, a web-based Photoshop alternative) on Safari.

Memory usage

Safari is a relatively lightweight web browser compared to Chrome. This is expected, since Chrome has been infamous for high RAM usage. We opened a couple of identical tabs on Chrome and Safari and checked their memory usage from the Activity Monitor. We will let the screenshot below do the talking.

Mac users with 8GB of RAM will surely appreciate Safari’s approach to memory usage.

Chrome vs. Safari: Mobile experience

Both Apple and Google have done a solid job with their iOS apps. They use a bottom bar with all the essential options. You can also use Chrome password manager as the default method to autofill login info. Chrome’s default Discover menu with news articles may irritate some users. Interestingly, Google has done a better job than Apple when it comes to widgets, as Chrome offers more widget options than Safari. Most notably, Chrome offers lock screen widgets which are missing from Safari.

Browse the web in style

Are you still unsure about the pros and cons of Chrome and Safari? Allow us to simplify the situation. Safari shines with better UI, low memory usage, and integration with other Apple apps. Chrome strikes back with cross-platform availability, rich extension support, and Google Translate integration. If you notice performance glitches while browsing the web, check CPU usage on Mac .

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Get started with News
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Add or remove accounts
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Listen to podcasts
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Browse the web
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Customize your Safari settings
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Customize your Safari settings on iPhone

Customize your start page

When you open a new tab, you begin on your start page. You can customize your start page with new background images and options.

The start page in Safari, which shows favorite websites, websites saved to the Reading List, and websites open on your other Apple device. At the bottom of the screen is the Edit button.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Edit.

Choose the options you want to appear on your start page:

Favorites: Display shortcuts to your favorite bookmarked websites. See Bookmark a favorite website .

Frequently Visited: Go straight to the websites you visit most.

Shared with You: See links shared with you in Messages, Mail, and more. See Find links shared with you .

Privacy Report: Stay updated on how many trackers and websites Safari blocked from tracking you. See View the Privacy Report .

Siri Suggestions: As you search, allow websites shared in Calendar and other apps to appear.

Reading List: Show webpages currently in your Reading List. See Add the current webpage to your Reading List .

Recently Closed Tabs: Go back to tabs you previously closed.

iCloud Tabs: Show open tabs from other Apple devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID and Safari is turned on in iCloud settings or preferences. See Organize your tabs with Tab Groups .

Note: Your custom start page settings are updated on all your Apple devices where you have Use Start Page on All Devices turned on, and you’re signed in with the same Apple ID using two-factor authentication .

Change the text size for a website on Safari

Use the Page Settings button to increase or decrease the text size.

Tap the large A to increase the font size or the small A to decrease it.

Change the display controls for a website on Safari

You can hide the search field, switch to Reader, and more.

Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the bottom of the screen to get it back).

See a streamlined view of the webpage: Tap Show Reader (if available).

To return to the normal view, tap Hide Reader.

See what the webpage looks like on a desktop computer: Tap Request Desktop Website (if available).

You can also adjust Safari settings in Accessibility settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Per-App Settings. Tap Add App, choose Safari, then tap Safari to adjust the settings.

Choose where to save downloads

When you download a file in Safari, you can choose whether to save it to iCloud or on your iPhone.

iCloud Drive: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder in iCloud Drive. This allows you to access the downloaded file on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID .

On My iPhone: Select this option to save downloads to the Downloads folder on your iPhone.

Share website passwords with a group

You can create a group of trusted contacts and share a set of passwords. Passwords stay up to date for everyone in the group, and you can remove someone at any time.

See Create shared password groups .

Adjust privacy settings for Safari

You can choose what privacy settings you want across Safari, and create individual exceptions for websites. See Browse privately .

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Customize your Safari settings on iPad
Change the display controls for a website on Safari. You can hide the search field, switch to Reader, and more. Open the Safari app on your iPad. Tap , then do any of the following: Hide the search field: Tap Hide Toolbar (tap the top of the screen to get it back). See a streamlined view of the webpage: Tap Show Reader (if available).
How to Customize the Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad
Here's how. First, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and open a new tab by tapping the tabs button (two overlapping rectangles), then tapping the plus ("+") button. You'll see Safari's "Start Page" by default. To edit what's on the Start Page, scroll down if necessary and tap the "Edit" button. When you tap "Edit," a "Customize Start Page ...
Change the default web browser or email app on your iPhone, iPad, or
If you delete your default web browser app, your device will set Safari as the default browser app. In countries or regions of the European Union on iOS 17.4 or later: after you choose a default browser from the web browser choice screen, if you want to change that setting, follow the steps to change your default browser.. If you delete your default email app, your device will set the Mail app ...
How do I set a homepage default to iPad safari?
A kind of work around... Go the site you want to make the home screen... Click on the box with arrow icon in the menu bar... Click add to Home Screen... Place that home screen page either in the doc or on the first home page... Use the home screen icon to start Safari.... Michael Morgan1. Level 7. 23,831 points.
How to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad
On Mac. Open Safari on your Mac, and then follow these steps to change your Homepage: 1) Click Safari > Preferences from the top menu bar. 2) Choose the General tab. 3) In the box next to Homepage, enter the URL of the website you want. If you are currently on that site, just click the Set Current Page button. This will change that URL for you.
How to Change Your Default Browser on iPhone and iPad
Tap it. Next, you'll see a list of every web browser app installed on your device that supports the default browser feature. Tap the name of the browser you'd like to use as your default. After that, tap the "Back" button once and exit "Settings." From now on, whenever you tap a web address link, it will open in the browser app you chose.
How to customize your start page in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Make sure you're in a new tab so you can be on the start page. Choose sections to customize Safari on iPhone by showing: Launch Safari, open the tabbed view, open a new tab (Image credit: iMore) Scroll down to the bottom and tap Edit. Tap the toggle for Background Image to ON (green). Select one of the preset images by tapping on it.
How to Change Your Start Page on Safari
Use Safari to navigate to your desired home page. There is no way to set a traditional start page in Safari, as it simply picks up where you last left off. If you'd prefer that Safari always load a specific page when you start it, you can create a shortcut to that page on your Home screen and launch Safari using it instead of the regular app.
iOS 15: How to Customize Your Safari Start Page and Background
Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the open tabs icon in the bottom right corner of the Safari interface. In the Tabs view, tap the + icon in the bottom left corner to open a new tab ...
How to customize Safari start page on iPhone or iPad
However, you can personalize the Safari start page to only show sections you wish to see. Open Safari and stay on the start page or open a new tab. Scroll down and tap Edit. Toggle off the options you do not want on the Customize Start Page. You may also rearrange the order by touching the three lines icon and dragging it up or down.
Set a home page for Safari on the iPad
Open the Safari app. 2. Go to the web page you want to use for your home page. 3. Tap the arrow icon. 4. Tap the Add to Home Screen icon. 5. Type in the name of the page, then tap the Add button. 6.
Browse the web using Safari on iPad
Add Safari back to your Home Screen. If you don't see Safari on your Home Screen, you can find it in App Library and add it back. On the Home Screen, swipe left until you see the App Library. Enter "Safari" in the search field. Press and hold , then tap Add to Home Screen. In Safari on iPad, view websites, preview website links, translate ...
3 Ways to Change Safari Settings on iPhone or iPad
3. Adjust the font size. The default zoom amount (100%) appears at the top of the menu. Tap the smaller A on the left to decrease the default font size, or the larger A on the right to increase it. Continue taping until you're satisfied with the new size, then tap anywhere on the page to close the window. [1] 4.
iPhone & iPad: Set Safari Home Page
Open Safari. Go to the web page you would like to make your home page. Tap the box and arrow icon at the bottom of the screen. Tap " Add to Home Screen ". Rename the icon if you wish, then tap " Add " in the top right corner of the screen. You can now use your new shortcut to open Safari to that web page from now on. Categories: iPhone.
How to Change My Default Homepage in Safari
To change my default homepage in Safari on your Mac, follow the steps given below. 1. Open Safari on your Mac. 2. Click on Safari from the top menu bar. 3. Then, click on Preferences from the drop-down menu. 4. When the new settings window opens, click on the General tab.
How to Change Safari Default Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad
Step 5: Type the URL you wish to set as Safari homepage. (Note: Click the "Set to Current Page" button to set the page you are currently on as the homepage and confirm if asked.) Step 6: Close the General Settings window and click "Change Homepage" to confirm. Part 3: Change Safari Homepage When New Tab is Opened. You may want to set defaults ...
How to Change Default Search Engine in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Step 2: Click on Safari at the top-left corner. Step 3: Select Settings from the list of options. Step 4: Click the Search tab in the Settings window. Step 5: Select the drop-down next to Search ...
How to Customize the Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad
Step 3: Edit the Start Page. To customize the Start Page, tap the Edit button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. You will notice the Start Page icons starting to wiggle, indicating that they are editable. Step 4: Reorder and Remove Icons. To reorder the icons, press and hold the icon and drag it to the desired location.
Homepage Ninja
Step 3: Select Add to Home Screen. Select the icon that says "Add to Home Screen" and has a plus symbol. This will create an icon on your home screen that you can open. It will open Safari up with the homepage as the first page shown to you.
How to Change the Default Web Browser on an iPad
1. Open your iPad's Settings app. 2. Scroll down to the list of apps installed on your iPad, and tap any third-party browser that you've installed. 3. In the app settings on the right side of the ...
How to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad (2024)
Change the Safari homepage on an iPhone or iPad. Since Safari for iOS does not allow setting a default homepage, you can do the next best thing and add a web shortcut to your iPhone/iPad's home screen. Here's how. Step 1: Launch the Safari web browser on your iPhone. Step 2: Open the website you want to set as the home page.
How to Reset Safari to Default Settings
The first step when resetting Safari is to remove your browser history. When you clear your browsing history, Safari removes data such as recent searches, the frequently visited site list, web page icons, the history of web pages you've visited, and more.
How to Change the Default Web Browser on iPhone and iPad
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down to the third-party apps list and tap the browser you wish to use (e.g. DuckDuckGo). Tap Default Browser App. Tap the browser that you ...
Google Chrome vs. Apple Safari: Which browser is better on Mac
As the default web browser on Mac, Safari has received a steady stream of updates over the last few years. Apple releases new builds for all its apps and services with yearly OS updates.
Customize your Safari settings on iPhone
Customize your start page. When you open a new tab, you begin on your start page. You can customize your start page with new background images and options. Open the Safari app on your iPhone. Tap , then tap . Scroll to the bottom of the page, then tap Edit. Favorites: Display shortcuts to your favorite bookmarked websites.