How to Permanently Erase Your Safari Browsing History- A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Delete Your History on Safari

Are you concerned about your privacy on Safari? Do you want to ensure that your browsing history is not accessible to others? Deleting your Safari history is a simple process that can help protect your privacy and maintain your online security. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to delete your history on Safari, both on your Mac and iOS devices.

Deleting Safari History on Mac

To delete your Safari history on a Mac, follow these steps:

1. Open Safari and click on the “Safari” menu at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Preferences window, click on the “History” tab.
4. Click on the “Clear History” button located at the bottom right corner of the window.
5. A dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Make sure the “History” option is selected and click “Clear.”

Deleting Safari History on iOS

To delete your Safari history on an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the “Settings” app on your device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari.”
3. Tap on “Clear History and Website Data.”
4. A confirmation prompt will appear. Tap “Clear History and Data” to delete your Safari history.

Additional Tips

1. Clearing your Safari history will not delete the cookies and website data. If you want to remove all this information, make sure to select the “Cookies and other website data” option in the “Clear History” dialog box on Mac or the “Clear History and Website Data” option on iOS.
2. If you want to delete the history of a specific website, you can go to the website’s history page and delete it manually.
3. To prevent Safari from storing your browsing history in the future, go to “Settings” > “Safari” > “History” on your iOS device, and toggle off the “Block History” option. On your Mac, go to “Safari” > “Preferences” > “History” and select “Never” from the “Auto-fill history” dropdown menu.

By following these steps, you can easily delete your Safari history and protect your privacy online. Remember to regularly clear your browsing history to maintain your online security and privacy.