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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.

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This wikiHow teaches you how to delete cookies in your Safari browser on a Mac or an iPhone. Cookies are bits of website data that help Safari remember your preferences, passwords, usernames, and more. Since cookies are downloaded onto your computer each time you open a new web page, you may wish to block cookies entirely to prevent them from being downloaded in the future.

• If you don't see this option, make sure that Safari is the front window by clicking it.

• You may be prompted to confirm this action.
• Keep in mind that some websites require cookies in order to load some features. Blocking all cookies will prevent some websites from working correctly.

• Unfortunately, you can't delete only cookies in Safari on an iPhone.

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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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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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What to Know

• Open Safari > select Preferences > Privacy tab.
• In the Cookies and website data section, select Manage Website Data > select website(s) > Remove .

This article explains how to manage and delete cookies and caches in the Safari web browser. Information applies to Macs with macOS High Sierra (10.11) and later.

Delete Cookies and Cache in Safari

You can choose to delete all your stored cookies and caches or only specific data you want to remove, leaving the others behind.

Launch Safari, go to the Safari menu, then select Preferences .

In the window that opens, go to the Privacy tab.

In the Cookies and website data section, select Manage Website Data to open an alphabetical list of the websites for which your computer is storing data, including cookies and caches.

To delete a single website, scroll through the alphabetical list, or use the search field. Select it, then choose Remove to delete any data your computer stores for that website. This can be helpful when you have problems with a specific website.

Select multiple sequential websites using the Shift key. Select the first cookie, then hold the Shift key and select the second website. Any websites in between the two are selected.

Use the Command key to select noncontiguous websites. Select the first cookie and then hold the Command key as you select each additional cookie.

Select Remove to delete the selected cookies.

Select Remove All to delete all the websites on the list. No selection is necessary. You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete all the data stored by the websites. Confirm by selecting Remove Now in the pop-up window.

Delete Safari Caches

If you prefer to leave the cookies in place and delete only the caches, do so through the Developer menu on the Safari menu bar. The Developer menu isn't enabled by default. You turn it on in the Safari preferences menu and then clear the caches:

In the window that opens, go to the Advanced tab.

Select the Show Develop menu in menu bar check box and close the preference screen.

Select Develop in the Safari menu bar, then select Empty Caches .

Alternatively, press Option + Command + E on the keyboard.

This is an all-or-nothing option. You can't select individual caches to remove in the Develop menu.

Corrupt Cookies Affect the Safari Experience

When a web browser accumulates cookies over a long time, bad things can happen. Cookies eventually become out of date, consuming space while serving no benefit. Cookies can also become corrupt from Safari freezes, power outages, unplanned Mac shutdowns, and other events. Eventually, you may find that Safari and some websites no longer work well together, if at all.

Troubleshooting the reason Safari and a website fail to work well together is challenging. A corrupt cookie or cached data may be the culprit.

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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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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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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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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 Jul 30, 2009 at 13:14
• 1 Nothing bad with a complete answer, really. :) –  Isxek Jul 30, 2009 at 13:16
• 1 Oh Safari doesn't support plugins, that's going to make it hard... –  Ivo Flipse 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 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 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 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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What Happens if You Delete Cookies

When you delete cookies, you erase the data that they store on your device. This can have several effects on your browsing experience.

• First, you may need to log in to websites again after deleting cookies, as your login information will no longer be stored.
• Second, your preferences and settings on websites may reset, as the cookies that stored this information will be gone.
• Finally, your browsing history will be erased, making it harder for advertisers to track your online activities.

While these effects may be inconvenient, they are a small price to pay for the privacy and security benefits of regularly clearing cookies on your iPhone.

How to Clear Cookies on iPhone

Clearing cookies in safari.

The Safari browser on your iPhone stores cookies from the websites you visit. To clear these cookies, you need to follow these steps:

• Open the Settings app and tap on Safari.
• Scroll down to the Privacy & Security section and tap on Manage Website Data.
• Tap on Remove All Website Data and confirm the action.
• Wait for the process to complete, then return to the Home screen.

This method will erase all cookies stored by Safari, including those that track your preferences, login information, and browsing history. Clearing cookies in Safari is a quick and easy way to improve your privacy and free up storage space on your device.

Clearing Cookies in Google Chrome for iPhone

Google Chrome is a popular third-party browser that is available for iPhone. If you use Chrome on your device, you can clear its cookies by following these steps:

• Open the Chrome app and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner.
• Tap on Settings and then Privacy.
• Tap on Clear Browsing Data.
• Select Cookies and Site Data, then tap on Clear Data.

Like Safari, this method will erase all cookies stored by Chrome, including those that track your preferences, login information, and browsing history. Clearing cookies in Chrome can improve your privacy and speed up your browsing experience.

Clearing Cookies in Third-Party Browsers

In addition to Safari and Chrome, there are many other third-party browsers available for iPhone devices. The steps to clear cookies in these browsers may vary, but they typically follow a similar process. Here is an example of the steps you might take to clear cookies in a third-party browser:

• Open the third-party browser app and tap on the menu icon.
• Tap on Clear Browsing Data or Clear Cookies and Site Data.

Note that the specific steps for clearing cookies in third-party browsers may vary, so be sure to consult the app’s documentation for more information. Regardless of which third-party browser you use, clearing cookies is a great way to improve your privacy and free up storage space on your device.

Clearing cookies on iPhone is a simple process that can greatly enhance your privacy and improve your browsing experience. Whether you use Safari, Chrome, or a third-party browser, the steps to remove cookies are straightforward. So if you’re looking to safeguard your information or free up some storage space, be sure to try one of the methods outlined in this guide. By regularly clearing cookies, you can ensure that your device remains secure and runs smoothly. With this information, you now have the tools to effectively manage your cookie data on your iPhone.

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Clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook can be a simple yet effective way to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small pieces of data stored by websites on your computer to remember your preferences, login information, and browsing history. While cookies can improve your online experience by personalizing content and saving login details, they can also accumulate over time, potentially impacting your privacy and slowing down your browser.

By learning how to clear cookies in Safari , you can take control of your online privacy and optimize your browser's performance. Whether you want to remove stored login credentials, prevent websites from tracking your activity, or simply free up space on your device, understanding the process of clearing cookies in Safari is essential.

In the following steps, you will discover how to navigate Safari's settings to locate and clear cookies effectively. This simple yet powerful action can help you maintain a clean browsing environment, protect your privacy, and ensure a smooth and efficient online experience. Let's dive into the process of clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook to unlock a more secure and streamlined browsing experience.

Step 1: Open Safari

To begin the process of clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook, you first need to open the Safari browser . Safari is the default web browser for Apple devices, offering a seamless and intuitive browsing experience. Whether you use Safari as your primary browser or occasionally switch between different browsers, accessing it on your MacBook is a straightforward task.

You can launch Safari by clicking on its icon, typically located in the dock at the bottom of the screen or in the Applications folder. Upon opening the browser, you will be greeted by a clean and user-friendly interface, designed to provide easy access to your favorite websites, bookmarks, and browsing history.

Once Safari is open, you can explore its various features and settings, including the ability to manage cookies, clear browsing data, and customize your browsing preferences. Navigating through Safari's interface allows you to take full advantage of its capabilities, ensuring a personalized and secure browsing experience tailored to your needs.

By mastering the art of opening Safari on your MacBook, you set the stage for efficiently managing your browsing data, enhancing your privacy, and optimizing your online activities. With Safari at your fingertips, you are ready to embark on the journey of clearing cookies and fine-tuning your browsing environment to align with your preferences and privacy requirements.

Opening Safari is the initial step in the process of clearing cookies, paving the way for seamless navigation through the browser's settings and functionalities. As you embark on this journey, the next steps will guide you through the process of accessing preferences and clearing cookies, empowering you to take control of your online privacy and browsing experience.

With Safari now open on your MacBook, you are poised to delve deeper into its settings and embark on the journey of clearing cookies, a pivotal step in optimizing your browsing environment and safeguarding your privacy. Let's proceed to the next step and explore how to access preferences in Safari to further enhance your browsing experience.

Step 2: Access Preferences

Accessing preferences in Safari is a fundamental step in the process of clearing cookies on your MacBook. By navigating through the preferences, you gain access to a wide array of customization options, including privacy settings, security features, and browsing controls. This allows you to tailor your browsing experience to align with your preferences and privacy requirements.

To access preferences in Safari, you can start by clicking on "Safari" in the top menu bar, located next to the Apple logo. A drop-down menu will appear, presenting various options, including "Preferences." Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut "Command + ," to directly access the preferences window. This efficient method enables quick access to Safari's settings, streamlining the process of managing your browsing environment.

Upon accessing preferences, a window will open, presenting a range of tabs at the top, such as "General," "Tabs," "Search," "Security," "Privacy," "Websites," and "Extensions." To proceed with clearing cookies, you will focus on the "Privacy" tab, which houses essential settings related to website tracking, cookie management, and data protection.

Within the "Privacy" tab, you will encounter the "Manage Website Data" button, which serves as the gateway to viewing and managing the cookies stored by websites you have visited. By clicking on this button, you will be presented with a comprehensive list of websites and their associated cookies, providing insights into the data stored on your device.

This detailed overview empowers you to make informed decisions about which cookies to retain and which to remove, granting you full control over your browsing data. From here, you can selectively remove specific cookies by highlighting individual entries and clicking the "Remove" button. Alternatively, you have the option to clear all cookies at once by selecting "Remove All" and confirming your decision.

Accessing preferences in Safari not only enables you to manage cookies but also offers a glimpse into the broader spectrum of privacy and security features available. By exploring the various tabs within the preferences window, you can uncover additional settings to fortify your browsing experience, such as enabling pop-up blocking, managing website permissions, and configuring content blockers.

As you navigate through the preferences in Safari, you gain a deeper understanding of the browser's capabilities and the tools at your disposal to safeguard your privacy and enhance your browsing efficiency. This knowledge equips you to make informed choices about managing cookies, protecting your data, and customizing your browsing environment to reflect your preferences.

Accessing preferences in Safari is a pivotal step in the journey of clearing cookies on your MacBook, offering a gateway to a wealth of customization options and privacy controls. By familiarizing yourself with the preferences interface, you lay the foundation for a personalized and secure browsing experience, tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences.

Step 3: Clear Cookies

Clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook is a crucial aspect of managing your browsing data and enhancing your privacy. Once you have accessed the preferences and navigated to the "Privacy" tab, you are ready to embark on the process of clearing cookies, empowering you to maintain a clean and secure browsing environment.

Within the "Privacy" tab of Safari's preferences, you will find the "Manage Website Data" button, which serves as the gateway to viewing and managing the cookies stored by websites you have visited. Clicking on this button opens a comprehensive list of websites and their associated cookies, providing valuable insights into the data stored on your device.

To clear cookies in Safari, you have the flexibility to selectively remove specific cookies or clear all cookies at once, depending on your preferences and privacy requirements. By highlighting individual entries in the list and clicking the "Remove" button, you can selectively remove cookies associated with specific websites. This targeted approach allows you to retain cookies from trusted sites while removing those from less familiar or unwanted sources.

Alternatively, if you prefer to clear all cookies at once, Safari provides the option to achieve this with a simple click. By selecting "Remove All" and confirming your decision, you can effectively clear all stored cookies, providing a fresh start for your browsing data.

Clearing cookies in Safari offers multiple benefits, including enhanced privacy, improved browsing performance, and the removal of potentially outdated or unnecessary data. By regularly clearing cookies, you can prevent websites from tracking your activity, reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your login credentials, and ensure a streamlined browsing experience free from clutter and excess data.

Furthermore, the ability to clear cookies in Safari empowers you to take control of your online privacy, aligning with your preferences and ensuring that your browsing data reflects your current needs and interests. This proactive approach to managing cookies contributes to a more secure and personalized browsing experience, allowing you to navigate the web with confidence and peace of mind.

As you clear cookies in Safari, you actively contribute to maintaining a clean and efficient browsing environment, optimizing your MacBook's performance, and safeguarding your privacy. This simple yet impactful action reflects your commitment to managing your online presence and ensuring a seamless and secure browsing experience tailored to your preferences.

By understanding the process of clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook, you unlock the power to maintain a clutter-free browsing environment, protect your privacy, and optimize your online activities. With the ability to manage cookies effectively, you are poised to navigate the web with confidence, knowing that your browsing data aligns with your current preferences and privacy standards.

In conclusion, mastering the art of clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook empowers you to take control of your online privacy, optimize your browsing experience, and maintain a clean and efficient browsing environment. By following the simple yet impactful steps outlined in this guide, you have gained valuable insights into the process of managing cookies, accessing preferences, and clearing browsing data in Safari.

Clearing cookies in Safari serves as a proactive measure to safeguard your privacy, prevent websites from tracking your activity, and ensure a streamlined browsing experience free from clutter and excess data. By selectively removing specific cookies or clearing all cookies at once, you have the flexibility to tailor your browsing environment to align with your preferences and privacy requirements.

Furthermore, the ability to access preferences in Safari provides a gateway to a wealth of customization options, privacy controls, and security features, allowing you to fine-tune your browsing experience to reflect your specific needs and interests. Navigating through the preferences interface equips you with the knowledge to make informed choices about managing cookies, protecting your data, and customizing your browsing environment.

As you clear cookies in Safari, you actively contribute to maintaining a clean and efficient browsing environment, optimizing your MacBook's performance, and safeguarding your privacy. This proactive approach reflects your commitment to managing your online presence and ensuring a seamless and secure browsing experience tailored to your preferences.

In essence, clearing cookies in Safari on your MacBook is not just a technical task but a proactive step towards enhancing your online privacy and optimizing your browsing experience. By incorporating this practice into your routine, you can enjoy a secure, personalized, and efficient browsing environment, reflecting your commitment to maintaining a clean and privacy-conscious online presence.

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iOS 17: How to Clear Cookies on iPhone in Simple Steps

Clearing cookies on your iPhone with iOS 17 couldn’t be simpler. Head to Settings, find Safari, and tap ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ Confirm your choice, and voila! Cookies, along with your browsing history and cache, are wiped clean.

After you complete the action, your iPhone will no longer hold data from websites you’ve visited. This means websites won’t remember you or your past activity. It can also mean some sites will load slower the next time you visit, as they need to re-download everything.

You can also check out this video about how to clear cookies on iPhone for more information.

Introduction

Ever notice how your iPhone seems to know you a little too well? Like it remembers your favorite shopping sites or auto-fills your passwords? That’s the handiwork of cookies—tiny files stored on your device every time you visit a website. On the one hand, they make browsing a breeze. But on the other, they’re a bit like digital crumbs leading back to your private data feast. And in an era where privacy is king, knowing how to clear these cookies from your iPhone is crucial.

This guide is for all iPhone owners who value their privacy—or just want a fresh start with their browser. Whether you’re a tech newbie or a seasoned pro, stick around. We’re diving into the world of cookies and how to brush them off your digital trail in iOS 17.

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Step by Step Tutorial: Clearing Cookies on Your iPhone in iOS 17

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s understand what we’re about to do. By following these steps, you’ll erase all the website data stored on your iPhone, which includes cookies, history, and cache. This is like giving your browser a fresh start.

Step 1: Open Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone, which is usually found on your home screen with a gear icon.

Settings is your gateway to all things iPhone configuration. From adjusting your wallpaper to managing privacy controls, Settings is where the magic happens.

Step 2: Scroll to Safari

Scroll down the Settings menu until you find Safari, Apple’s built-in web browser, and select it.

Safari is your window to the web, and like any good window, it sometimes needs a good cleaning to keep your view crystal clear.

Step 3: Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’

Inside Safari settings, you’ll see an option labeled ‘Clear History and Website Data.’ Give it a tap.

This is the big red button of the browser world—a one-stop shop for wiping the slate clean.

Step 4: Confirm Your Action

A prompt will appear asking if you’re sure you want to clear your history and website data. Confirm your choice to proceed.

Think of this as a “Are you sure you want to throw these cookies away?” moment. Remember, this action can’t be undone, so be certain you’re ready to say goodbye to your data.

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Additional Information

Knowing how to clear cookies on iPhone with iOS 17 is just the tip of the privacy iceberg. For those who want to take it a step further, consider tweaking your Safari privacy settings. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or even use a content blocker to keep those pesky ads at bay. And if you’re curious about which sites have stored data on your device, iOS 17 makes it easy to check—just tap ‘Advanced’ under Safari settings and then ‘Website Data.’

It’s worth mentioning that while clearing cookies is a powerful privacy tool, it’s not a catch-all solution. Advertisers and trackers are always finding new ways to follow our digital footprints. So, stay informed, keep your iOS updated, and consider additional privacy tools like VPNs or encrypted messaging apps for a full-coverage approach to digital privacy.

• Open Settings
• Scroll to Safari
• Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’
• Confirm Your Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing cookies log me out of websites.

Yes, clearing cookies will log you out of most websites because it removes the data that keeps you signed in.

Can I clear cookies for just one site on my iPhone?

Yes, in iOS 17, you can manage data for individual websites by going to the ‘Advanced’ section under Safari settings and tapping ‘Website Data.’

Is it safe to clear cookies?

Absolutely, it’s not only safe but also recommended for maintaining your online privacy.

How often should I clear cookies?

It depends on your personal preferences. Some people clear them daily for privacy, while others do so monthly for maintenance.

Do cookies affect my iPhone’s performance?

They can. An accumulation of cookies can slow down your browsing speed over time.

In the digital age, privacy is precious, and knowing how to clear cookies on iPhone with iOS 17 is a simple yet effective way to protect it. Whether you’re looking to enhance your device’s performance, keep your browsing habits private, or just start with a clean slate, clearing cookies is an essential skill for any iPhone user.

Remember, though, that this is only one piece of the privacy puzzle. Keep exploring, stay informed, and take control of your digital footprint. Happy browsing, iPhone users!

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How to clear the cache on your iPhone (and why you should)

How many tabs are open on your mobile browser right now? Go ahead, check -- you might be surprised by what you find.

Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

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Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them. 

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance. 

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

• Tap  Settings .
• Go to  Privacy and Security .
• Select  Clear Browsing Data .
• Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
• Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
• Confirm by tapping  Clear Browsing Data  at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

• Open  Safari .
• Tap on  Tabs .
• Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option. 

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Apps like TikTok and CapCut, for example, have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. It all depends on what the app's settings let you do. 

Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app  means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it. 

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To offload an app, go to  Settings , then  General , choose  iPhone Storage  and select the app to offload, then tap  Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited. 

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

 If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

• Go to  Settings  and select  Safari .
• Tap on the toggle next to  Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

• Go to the iPhone Settings .
• Tap on General .
• Select iPhone Storage .
• Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
• Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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When you look at your device's storage space, you'll probably see recommended steps you can take to optimize your iPhone's storage, like offloading unused apps.

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Clear cache & cookies

When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.

• On your computer, open Chrome.

• Select a time range, like Last hour or All time .
• Select the types of information you want to remove.
• Click Clear data .

Learn how to change more cookie settings in Chrome . For example, you can delete cookies for a specific site.

In other browsers

If you use Safari, Firefox, or another browser, check its support site for instructions.

What happens after you clear this info

After you clear cache and cookies:

• Some settings on sites get deleted. For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again.
• If you turn sync on in Chrome , you’ll stay signed into the Google Account you’re syncing to in order to delete your data across all your devices.
• Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

How cache & cookies work

• Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data.
• The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.

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Delete built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch

With iOS 14 or later, iPadOS, and watchOS 9.4 or later, you can delete some built-in Apple apps from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

When you delete a built-in app from your device, you also delete any related user data and configuration files. This can affect things like related system functions or information on your Apple Watch.

Built-in apps that you can delete from iPhone or iPad

If you have iOS 14 or later or iPadOS, you can delete these apps from your device:

Apple Books 1

Calculator 7

iTunes Store

News (where available)

Translate 7

TV (where available)

Voice Memos

Watch app 6 7

Built-in apps that you can delete from Apple Watch

If you have watchOS 9.4 or later, you can delete these apps directly from your Apple Watch:

Blood Oxygen

Camera Remote

Cycle Tracking

Find Devices

Find People

Medications

Mindfulness

Now Playing

Walkie-Talkie (where available)

World Clock

Delete a built-in app from your device

On your iPhone or iPad:

Touch and hold the app.

Tap Remove App or Delete App from the shortcut menu.

Tap Delete App or Delete from the submenu.

If you have Apple Watch, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.

On your Apple Watch:

Press the Digital Crown to show all your apps on the Home Screen.

Touch and hold an app.

Press the Digital Crown to finish.

If you delete a built-in app from your Apple Watch that is also on your iPhone, such as Contacts, the app isn't deleted from your iPhone.

Restore a built-in app that you deleted

On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, go to the App Store.

Search for the app. Make sure that you use the exact name of the app.

Wait for the app to restore, then open it from your Home Screen.

If you have Apple Watch, restoring an app to your iPhone also restores that app to your Apple Watch.

What happens when you delete built-in apps from your device

Deleting built-in apps from your device can affect other system functionalities:

If you have an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone, deleting an app from your iPhone also deletes that app from your Apple Watch.

If you delete the Podcasts app from your device, Podcasts won't be available with CarPlay.

If you delete the Stocks or Weather app from your device, stocks and weather won't be available elsewhere. For example, you won't see stocks and weather information in Notification Center on your iPhone or as Complications or Glances on your Apple Watch.

If you delete the Calculator app, the calculator won't appear in Control Center.

If you delete the Heart Rate app from your Apple Watch, high heart rate, low heart rate, irregular rhythm, and cardio fitness notifications won't be available in your Health Checklist .

To restore an affected functionality, you can add built-in apps back to your device.

If you delete the Apple Books, Maps, Music, or Podcast apps, they won't be available to use with CarPlay. If you delete the Music app, you'll be unable to play audio content in its library using Apple apps or third-party apps on some car stereos or stereo receivers.

If you delete the Contacts app, all of your contact information will remain in the Phone app.

If you delete the FaceTime app, you can still make and receive FaceTime calls in Contacts and the Phone app.

If you try to delete the Health app from an iPhone that's paired with Apple Watch, an alert asks you to unpair your Apple Watch before you can delete the app. If you delete the Health app, all of your data remains on your iPhone, and any apps you've shared health data with will continue to have access. You can manage your health data in the Settings app > Health. Medication Reminders, Sleep, Cycle Tracking, and Health Sharing will be turned off.

If you delete the Find My app, sharing location relationships are not broken. After deleting Find My, select Settings > Apple ID > Find My > Friends. Tap into any Friend, and at the bottom of the info card, tap Stop Sharing My Location. For AirTag and other non-Apple accessories using the Find My network, owners will lose visibility to these previously paired items.

If you try to delete the Apple Watch app from an iPhone that's paired with Apple Watch, an alert asks you to unpair your Apple Watch before you can delete the app.

App is not available on iPadOS.

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