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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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How to clear the cache in Safari on Mac and iPhone - and what it does

Like every web browser, Safari stores data on your Mac , iPhone , and iPad , with the express purpose of speeding up your online life. You may have the kind of internet speed that Apple Park takes for granted, but even so, it's better to spend that speed where it's needed.

So when you revisit a website, Safari makes it so that as far as possible, you only need to download what has changed. Even with a news site that is being updated all day, the basic layout, the furniture of the page, doesn't change all that often, so Safari might as well download it once.

Behind the scenes, then, whenever you ask Safari to go to a site, it goes there with half an eye on what elements of the site it has already stored on your device. Then it will load up anything it can from your device, because retrieving locally stored data is always faster than downloading it.

No question, a Safari cache is a good thing. Except when it isn't.

When you should clear Safari's cache

It's possible for things to go wrong. If Safari doesn't appear to be loading a site, it could be that there's some data corruption in the cache.

Or it could be simply that you are tight on space and all of this invisibly stored cache data is taking up a lot of room. When you're particularly low on space, you know it, too, because your device runs noticeably slower.

So if you are having problems any time you're browsing the web on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, clearing the cache is at the very least a good first troubleshooting step.

You don't want to inadvertently introduce new problems or inconveniences, though. And clearing caches could also remove passwords that you thought Safari was saving for you.

So before you empty the cache, make sure that Safari is saving those passwords. On the Mac, go to System Preferences, click on Apple ID , then iCloud .

Or on iOS, open Settings , tap on your name at the top, then iCloud .

In either case, then check that Safari is turned on. With the Mac, that means a tick box is on, and with iOS, it means the slider button is turned on and showing green.

On the Mac, you'll need Safari to show you the normally hidden Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on Mac

Launch Safari
Click on the Safari menu at top left
Choose Preferences
Click on Advanced
Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar to set it to on
Close the Preferences window, and open the Develop menu
Choose Empty Caches

There is no OK button, and then no visible confirmation that the caches have been cleared. But they have been.

Choose Empty Caches from the Develop menu

How to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Open Settings
Scroll down to Safari and tap
Choose Clear History and Website Data
Confirm by tapping the new Clear History and Data button that pops up

Unlike with the Mac, there is a visible indication that the cache has been cleared. The option for Clear History and Website Data is greyed out and unavailable.

Note that it won't stay unavailable. It is immediately available the moment you do anything more in Safari.

On iPhone and iPad, you have to clear both Safari's cache and history

What happens next

Once you have cleared the cache, you will typically find that some site loading problems are resolved. You'll also find that your device runs faster.

Except, of course, the next time you browse to a website, it will load a little slower than you're used to. But that will speed up again - once Safari has once more cached the site.

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Below Clear Timeframe, choose how much of your browsing history to clear.

Note: If you have Safari profiles set up, select a profile to clear only the history of that profile, or select All Profiles.

Tap Clear History.

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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.

Before clearing cache & cookies

When you clear your cache and cookies, your browser might sign you out of your Google Account. To make sure you can sign back in, update your recovery phone number and email address .

In the Chrome app

Choose the types of information you want to remove.
Tap Delete Browsing Data .
In the popup window, tap Clear Browsing Data .
At the top right, tap Done .
To sign out of your Google Account on all websites, sign out of Chrome.

In the address bar, to quickly reach the Delete browsing data dialog, type “Delete browsing data” and then, tap the Action chip . Learn Chrome Actions to quickly complete tasks .

Learn how to change more cookie settings in Chrome .

In other browser apps

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.
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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Clearing the cache can optimize your iPhone and iPad. Older temporary files take up space and potentially affect the speed and efficiency of your browser and other apps. Here's how you can clear the cache on your iPhone and iPad.

The iPhone stores the cache for websites your visit to load them quickly whenever you open them again. A similar thing applies to apps that fetch fresh updates. But if the cache becomes too old, it stops matching the new website data, and the load times for web pages and apps slow. So clearing that cache frees up storage and delivers a smoother overall performance.

Removing old temporary files from your browser is good for resetting the page load speeds back to normal and making room for newer cache files. We'll cover how to do this in Safari, Chrome, and Edge.

Clear Cache in Safari

To get started, open the "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad.

Select "Safari."

Scroll down and select "Clear History and Website Data." Note that this will also delete all browsing history and cookies .

Tap on the pop-up to confirm.

Clear Cache in Google Chrome

Open the Google Chrome browser and tap on the three horizontal dots in the bottom-right corner.

Select "Settings."

Head to the "Privacy" section.

Select "Clear Browsing Data."

Select the "Time Range" and choose "All Time." Then, select the items you want to erase. Keep in mind that removing passwords, browsing data, and autofill will also wipe it from Chrome on PC or Mac if you have enabled the Chrome sync.

Tap on red "Clear Browsing Data" at the bottom and confirm the pop-up.

Clear Cache in Microsoft Edge

Open the Microsoft Edge browser on your iPhone.

Tap the three horizontal dots in the center on the bottom bar.

Select "Settings" from the menu that pops up.

Tap on "Privacy and Security."

Tap "Time Range" and choose "All Time." Select the items you want to remove from Microsoft Edge.

Tap on "Clear Now" at the bottom to remove those unwanted data.

Related: How to Clear Your History in Any Browser

Several third-party apps come with a cache-clearing option to ensure a smooth experience on your iPhone. The difference is that the option resides either in the Settings app or within the app itself. For instance, you can make the official Twitter app faster on your iPhone by clearing its cache.

First, open the official Twitter app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner.

Select "Settings and Privacy."

Tap "Accessibility, Display, and Languages."

Tap "Data Usage."

Under the "Storage" section, select "Media Storage."

Select "Clear Media Storage" and tap on the prompt for confirmation.

Repeat the same process for the "Web Page Storage" and choose whether you want to remove all data from the Twitter app or only of the sites you had visited inside it.

Apart from clearing the browser and app caches, you can still make space and speed up your iPhone.

Not many apps offer an option to remove cache inside the app's settings. That leaves you with one option: deleting and reinstalling apps. That process removes the cache and other files with the app. Unfortunately, you'll need to log in to some apps again. Using the built-in password manager or a third-party password manager app, however, makes that easy.

Alternatively, to free up space on your iPhone or iPad, you can offload unused apps instead of deleting and reinstalling them. This removes the app from your device while retaining data files in case you want to use the app again later.

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You may store thousands of photos and videos on your iPhone and eventually might run out of space. Thankfully, the Photos app lets you back up those photos to iCloud while leaving compressed , more storage-efficient versions of the photos on your device.

Before you begin, make sure you've enabled the option to back up your photos to iCloud.

To get started, open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad.

Head to the "Photos" section.

Select the "Optimize iPhone Storage" option and close the "Settings" app.

Your iPhone will take a backup of the photos and videos in full resolution to iCloud, provided you have enough storage space there.

Similarly, you can also optimize storage by letting iOS decide to remove the downloaded songs you haven't listened in a long time.

For that, fire up the "Settings" app and select "Music."

Select "Optimize Storage."

Turn on the toggle for "Optimize Storage," and then iOS will eventually remove the tracks you no longer listen to in the Music app. Also, you can choose what amount of storage you want to restain for music downloads.

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How to Clear Safari Browsing History and Cache

Whenever you browse the web in Safari, the browser stores website data so that it doesn't have to download it again each time you revisit a site. In theory this should speed up your browsing experience, but there are some scenarios where you might want to clear the cache and start anew. Keep reading to learn how it's done on Mac, iPhone , and iPad .

If a site you regularly frequent has elements that have stopped working, or if a site has stopped loading completely, there may be a conflict between an older version of it that Safari has cached and a newer one.

Or perhaps you simply want to protect your privacy by wiping the slate clean and removing all the data associated with websites you've visited. Either way, here's how it's done on macOS and iOS.

How to Clear Safari's Cache on Mac

There are two ways to clear Safari's cache on a Mac. The first method outlined below deletes everything relating to a website you've visited, including not only the cached versions of the site, but also cookies and any other related data. The second method described offers a more targeted approach and clears only Safari's cache, but it does involve enabling a hidden menu.

Launch Safari browser on your Mac.

How to Clear Safari's Cache on iPhone and iPad

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 .
Choose the timeframe to clear ( Last hour , Today , Today and yesterday , or All history ), choose the profile or select All Profiles , then tap Clear History .

For another way to protect your privacy while browsing the web, be sure to check out our guide on how to use Safari's Private Browsing Mode .

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It's handy to know how to clear cache on iPhone for when you're struggling to fit more content onto your device. Many iPhones only have a small amount of internal storage, which you'd much rather save for photos, videos and music rather than your browser cache or unneeded app data.

Apple's made it easy to sort this out through the Settings app though. Just select the right app, tap a couple of options to confirm your choice, and a little slice of storage is yours once again.

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Read our guide below to find out how to clear your app cache on your iPhone, and how to clear your browser cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone: Clear app data

While it sounds counterintuitive, the way you can save space with iPhone apps is by deleting the app, but not your own data. Read on to learn how to do this and what this actually does.

1. In the Settings app , first find the General settings option, then tap it.

2. Next, tap the " iPhone Storage" option. You may then experience a bit of a wait while your phone calculates the current storage status, so don't panic if it takes a while.

3. Now scroll down to the list of apps, and select one.

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4. On that app's page, select the " Offload App" option.

5. Tap again to confirm your choice, and you're done.

6. What this option does is delete the generic app data you downloaded from the App Store, but retains any data unique to you. If you want to get rid of all data, you can instead select the " Delete App" option at step 4.

To reinstall an app, navigate back to this screen and select the Reinstall option.

Alternatively, find the app's grayed-out icon in your App Library or on your home screen and tap it to commence reinstallation.

How to clear cache on iPhone: Clear Safari cache

There's a specific way to clear your cache in Safari, the default browser app for iPhones. Sadly there's not an equivalent for Chrome, the other app you're likely using to browse the web.

1. In the Settings menu, scroll down until you reach a list of all the default iPhone apps. Keep going until you find Safari , and tap it.

2. Scroll down the Safari menu until you find the option " Clear History and Website Data ." This is what you're looking for, so tap it.

3. The last step is to confirm your choice by tapping " Clear History and Data ." Once you've done that, Safari's cache has been wiped.

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iPhone & iPad: How to clear cache, history, and cookies

It doesn’t take long for caches to fill up on iOS. From the default Safari browser, to third-party apps, follow along for how to clear the cache, history, and cookies on iPhone and iPad.

While clearing the cache in Safari is quick and easy with one fell swoop, the process can be different with third-party apps. We’ll first look at how to clear the cache in Safari on iPhone and iPad and then tackle other apps.

We’ve also got a walkthrough on clearing the cache, history, and cookies on Mac, check that out here .

How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad in Safari and other apps

Open Settings
Swipe down and tap Safari
Swipe down again and tap Clear History and Website Data , tap it once again to confirm
If you’d like to clear data from individual websites without clearing the entire Safari cache, at the very bottom of Safari settings choose Advanced > Website Data > Edit (or swipe from right to left to delete individual items).

Keep in mind website data deleted from iPhone or iPad will be removed from your other Apple devices signed in to the same iCloud account if they sync with Safari.

Clear cache on iPhone for third-party apps

Clearing the cache of third-party apps varies from developer to developer. Some like Slack offer an option in the app preferences in iOS Settings, while others like Facebook don’t. Check out the settings of your apps to see your options (Settings app > app name).
For apps that don’t provide a clear cache button, deleting the app and reinstalling it is another option.

You can always take a look at Settings > General > iPhone Storage to prioritize which third-party apps you may want to tackle first.

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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 accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache -- aka browser cache -- refers to the temporary storage of certain data, including images, files, and scripts from websites you've Such website content is stored -- or cached -- on your phone to help your browser execute faster the next time you visit that site.

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Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance because it takes up storage space on your device. Therefore, it's a good idea to clear out your cache regularly. In this article, we focus primarily on clearing the web browser cache on an iPhone, but other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear the cache on your iPhone

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

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Remember that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This action is also likely to log you out of all your websites. You will be prompted to sign in the next time you open these sites.

1. Go to your iPhone's Settings app

To delete Safari's cached data, open the Settings app on your iPhone. You can also perform this task directly in the Safari app. We'll show the process of getting an empty browser cache through iPhone Settings because this approach gives you more options.

Tap Settings to begin clearing the iPhone cache.

2. Find Safari on the list

Within Settings, scroll down through the list of options and apps until you see Safari. Then tap on Safari to access its settings.

Find Safari on the list.

3. Find the Clear History and Website Data option

To clear the app cache, scroll down through the Safari options, until you find an option for Clear History and Website Data. Tap on this option to start clearing Safari's cache.

Tap on the option highlighted above.

4. Confirm you want to clear the browser cache

A popup will appear. Select your preferred "Clear timeframe." If you want to delete all your browsing history, choose "All history."

Tap Clear History to confirm you want to delete Safari's browsing history and cache.

After confirming, the browser cache and cookies in Safari will be deleted from your iPhone, but your autofill information should still be on your device. Cached images and browser history will also be deleted, and you'll be logged out of any websites you were previously logged in to.

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Your iPhone presents the option to close all your open tabs or keep them open for when you reopen Safari, a feature that wasn't available until recently.

Tap on this option again to confirm.

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on an iPhone?

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

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

Click the three-dot menu button in the lower-right corner.
Select Clear Browsing Data.
Select the time from which you want 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.
Tap Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen to confirm.
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 the action will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you will have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear the cache on an iPhone, you might wonder if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. Yes! 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 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 have options to Clear Cache within their respective settings. Amazon lets users delete their browsing history, while the Reddit app can clear local history. The results depend on what the app's settings enable you to do.

Is 'clear cache' the same as offloading?

Not exactly, although app offloading can help boost phone performance if it's slowed down by low storage. To offload an app means uninstalling it without deleting any associated documents or data.

To offload an app, go to Settings, then General, choose iPhone Storage, select the app to offload, and then tap Offload App.

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If you ever download the app again, you'll pick up where you left off. When you tap Offload App, you will delete the app cache.

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 saved passwords to keep you logged in to an account or website preferences from the previous time you visited.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the experts 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. Many users enjoy a more personalized browsing experience so cookies can be useful for some people.

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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 -- such as Ghostery and Disconnect -- that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome.

How do I check my iPhone storage?

The iPhone's Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, such as photos, videos, and music. You can also see each app's storage consumption, including temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

Go to the iPhone's 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 approach does give you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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Clearing the cache on your iPhone can help improve any loading or connection issues. When you clear your cache, temporary files will be deleted. This can free up space and even maintain your online privacy. Here's how to clear your browser's cache on an iPhone.

Quick Steps

Open Settings .
Tap Safari .
Tap Clear History and Website Data
Tap All history .
Tap Clear History .

Step 1 Open your iPhone's Settings icon.

This method will clear Safari's cache, cookies, and history . To keep your history, skip to the last step.

A pop-up menu will open.

If you continue, this will also clear the browsing history anywhere else you're signed in with the same Apple ID. This won't affect your saved passwords, addresses, or credit card info.

Tap Advanced .
Tap Website Data .
Tap Remove All Website Data . [1] X Research source

If you sign in to Chrome using the same Google account you use on your iPhone, the browsing data you delete will be removed from there as well.

If you only want to delete the cache, tap each other item that has a blue checkmark to remove its checkmark.
Avoid selecting "Saved Passwords" or "Autofill Data," as that will delete the passwords, addresses, and credit cards you've saved to Chrome .

Step 6 Tap Clear Browsing Data at the bottom.

To delete the cache only, tap all of the other activated sliders to turn them off.

If you're signed in to Firefox with your Mozilla account, clearing your cache and other data will also delete that data everywhere you're signed in to Firefox.

To delete only the cache, tap each other item that has a blue checkmark to remove its checkmark.
Avoid selecting "Passwords" or "Autofill form data," as that will delete the passwords, addresses, and credit cards you've saved to Edge.

If you're signed in to Edge with your Microsoft account, clearing your cache and other data will also delete that data everywhere you're signed in to Edge.

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iOS 17 – How to Clear Safari Cache: Quick Guide

Clearing the cache on Safari for iOS 17 is quite straightforward. Simply head to the ‘Settings’ app, tap ‘Safari’, and then ‘Clear History and Website Data’. Confirm your action, and the cache will be wiped clean, giving you a fresh browsing experience.

After you complete this action, your Safari browser will no longer have a record of the websites you’ve visited or the data it had stored to make those sites load faster. This means that the next time you visit those sites, they may take a little longer to load, but you’ll have the benefit of a clean slate.

You can also check out this video about how to clear Safari cache on iPhone for more on this topic.

Introduction

Ever noticed your iPhone running a bit slower or your Safari taking ages to load a webpage? It might just be that your browser is cluttered up with too much data. That’s where clearing your Safari cache comes in handy, especially with the new iOS 17. This simple task can breathe new life into your device, making your browsing experience quicker and more efficient.

But why is this important? Well, every time you visit a website, Safari stores information from that site in its cache. This is done to help pages load faster the next time you visit. However, over time, this data builds up, taking up valuable space and potentially causing performance issues. Clearing the cache can remove these unwanted files and protect your privacy by erasing your browsing history. This is particularly relevant for anyone who uses their iPhone for browsing the web regularly – from students researching for a project to professionals who need quick access to information on the go.

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Step by Step Tutorial on How to Clear Safari Cache in iOS 17

Before you begin, understand that clearing your cache will log you out of any websites you’re currently signed into and may result in some sites loading more slowly the next time you visit them. Now let’s get started.

Step 1: Open the ‘Settings’ app

Navigate to the home screen of your iPhone and open the ‘Settings’ app.

This is the app with the gear icon, and it’s where you’ll begin the process of clearing your cache.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap ‘Safari’

Once you’re in ‘Settings’, scroll down until you find the ‘Safari’ option and tap it.

‘Safari’ settings is where you can find all the options related to your web browsing experience, including privacy and security settings.

Step 3: Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’

In the ‘Safari’ settings, look for the ‘Clear History and Website Data’ option and give it a tap.

Tapping this will prompt you with a warning that clearing will remove history, cookies, and other browsing data.

Step 4: Confirm your action

After you tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’, a confirmation message will appear at the bottom of your screen. Confirm that you want to clear the data.

Once confirmed, your Safari browser cache will be cleared, and your device may perform better during web browsing.

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Additional Information

When you clear your Safari cache, it’s just like giving your iPhone a mini detox. But remember, it’s not just about speeding things up or getting back storage space; it’s also a key step in safeguarding your privacy. Each webpage you visit could leave digital footprints that track your behavior. By clearing the cache, you’re essentially covering those tracks, making it harder for advertisers and other third parties to profile you.

Does this mean you should clear your cache daily? Not necessarily. Regularly clearing it can be redundant and might even make your browsing less efficient. It’s more about finding a balance and doing a clear-out when your iPhone feels sluggish, or before you hand over your device to someone else.

As for the settings and preferences you lose, it’s only an issue if you rely heavily on your browser to remember your details for different sites. For the majority of sites, a simple re-login will restore your settings. Plus, with the advent of password managers, it’s no longer such a chore to keep track of your login details.

Open the ‘Settings’ app.
Scroll down and tap ‘Safari’.
Tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’.
Confirm your action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will clearing the cache delete my bookmarks.

No, clearing the cache will not delete your bookmarks. Your saved bookmarks are stored separately and will remain intact.

How often should I clear my Safari cache?

It depends on your browsing habits, but typically once a month is sufficient for most users. If you browse heavily, you may consider clearing it more frequently.

Can I clear data for just one site?

Yes, you can clear data for individual websites by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘Safari’ > ‘Advanced’ > ‘Website Data’ and then swiping left on the site you want to remove data for.

Does clearing the cache affect AutoFill?

No, clearing the cache does not typically affect AutoFill information since that is stored in a different part of your iPhone’s memory.

What’s the difference between clearing cache and cookies?

Clearing the cache removes temporary files stored by Safari to make web pages load faster, while cookies are small files that store information about your interaction with specific websites.

So, there you have it – everything you need to know about how to clear Safari cache on iOS 17. It’s a simple yet powerful way to keep your iPhone running smoothly and your web browsing experience as sharp as ever. Sure, there might be a couple of trade-offs, but the benefits of a speedier, more secure Safari are well worth it.

Remember to balance the frequency of your cache-clearing with your daily needs, and don’t be afraid to dig a little deeper into your iPhone’s settings to maintain peak performance. Happy browsing, and enjoy the clean, fresh feel of a cache-free Safari!

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You're browsing the web on your iPhone , reading about the latest iPhone 16 rumors when you notice that things look a little off. Images are misshapen, some information is missing. You might be wondering what's going on.

Instead, you should be asking: When was the last time you cleared your cache?

Your browser cache stores website data for faster retrieval, which can keep things a little snappier when everything matches up. But over time page elements might change -- new images, different layouts, etc. -- and that's when problems can pop up.

Whether you use Chrome , Safari or other browsers on your iPhone, your cache builds up that digital clutter over time. Clearing your cache gives the browser a new start, which can speed up your web surfing, even on iOS 17 . (If you're trying to get your phone to run faster, try managing your iPhone's storage .)

Website cookies are similar, except they store information about user data, rather than data on the website itself. Clearing your cookies gives you a chance to reset those preferences, which could improve your browsing experience. Note that clearing your cache and cookies will log you out of sites, which means you'll have to log into them again and reset any preferences. The upfront investment of that time can lead to a smoother experience down the road, and it can be a useful fix if you've recently changed settings that aren't being applied properly.

Here are step-by-step guides on how to clear your cache on your iPhone based on the browser you use .

How to clear your iPhone cache in Safari

Safari is the default browser on iPhones, and you can clear your Safari cache in a few short steps. Starting with iOS 11, following this process will affect all devices signed in to your iCloud account . As a result, all your devices' caches will be cleared, and you'll need to sign in to everything the next time you use them. Here's what to do.

1 . Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2 . Select Safari from the list of apps.

3 . Go to Clear History and Website Data.

4 . Choose Clear History and Data in the pop-up box.

Then you're set!

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How to clear your iPhone cache in Chrome

It's easy to clear your iPhone cache in Chrome.

Chrome is another popular browser for iPhone users. Thankfully, Google has simplified the process for clearing your Chrome cache, making it much faster to clear your data.

1 . Open the Chrome app.

2 . Select the three dots in the bottom right to open more options.

3 . Swipe over to Settings in the top menu bar.

4 . Scroll down and tap Privacy and security .

5 . Tap Clear Browsing Data to open up another menu. Select the intended time range at the top of the menu (anywhere from Last Hour to All Time). Make sure that Cookies, Site Data is checked, along with Cached Images and Files . Finally, hit Clear Browsing Data at the bottom of the screen.

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How to clear your iPhone cache in Firefox

If you're a Firefox devotee, don't worry. Clearing the cache on your iPhone is pretty straightforward. Just follow these steps.

1 . Click the hamburger menu in the bottom right corner to open up options.

2 . Choose Settings at the bottom of the menu.

3 . Select Data Management in the Privacy section.

4 . You can select Website Data to clear data for individual sites, or select Clear Private Data at the bottom of the screen to clear data from all selected fields.

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What happens when you clear the cache?

Clearing your cache removes the website data your phone stored locally to prevent having to download that data upon each new visit. The data in your cache builds over time and can end up slowing things down if it becomes too bulky or out of date. (My phone had about 150MB of data stored in Chrome when I checked.) Clearing that data gives sites a fresh start, which may fix some loading errors and speed up your browser. Clearing your cache also signs you out of pages, so be prepared to sign in to everything again.

How often do I need to clear my cache?

Most people only need to clear their caches once every month or two. That's generally the point when your browser will build up a cache large enough to start slowing things down. If you frequent a large number of sites, you should err on the side of clearing your cache more often.

Safari Not Working On Your iPhone? Here Are 4 Things To Try

Back when the iPhone was first announced in 2007, one of the three highlighting features of the product was the ability to surf the web anytime and anywhere. Fast-forward a couple of years, and the internet browsing experience on mobile has improved tenfold, with most websites now offering a tailored mobile-friendly view, among other features.

Safari is the default web browsing app on all Apple devices, and is known for its simplistic design. Despite Google Chrome adding memory and battery saving features , Safari is deemed the best option when it comes to endurance and performance across Apple's range of products. But that's not all that the browser has going for it — you can find a good selection of Safari features that change the way you surf the web .

Unfortunately, no software is immune to bugs, and you may occasionally run into annoyances while trying to browse the internet using Safari. It could be the inability of the browser to load certain webpages, or just an error connecting to the internet as a whole. For those encountering problems with Safari on their iPhone, here are four troubleshooting steps that may identify and resolve the issue for you. The solutions also work for iPads and Macs, albeit with slightly different steps and menu names.

Check for app and system updates

The first thing to check for, in case of abnormalities with any of the apps installed on your phone, are updates. App developers are constantly rolling out newer builds that not just bring new features, but also address existing bugs. So, before you begin scouring for other possible reasons, it's best to check for any app updates available for Safari.

On your iPhone, open the App Store.
Tap on your profile picture, located in the top-right corner of the screen.
Scroll down, and you'll find a list of apps that have updates available.
You can either choose to update all apps here, or find and update Safari specifically.

The Safari app will then be upgraded to the latest version, this time hopefully fixing any and all bugs. The same concept applies to system updates as a whole. Apple pushes out iOS updates to counter bugs quite frequently, so if you haven't updated your phone in a hot minute, now's a good time to do so.

First, make sure you have at least 60% battery to begin with. Next, launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
Navigate to General > Software Update.
If your phone catches any pending updates, you can download and install them here.

Keeping your apps and system software up to date also safeguards you against malicious attacks, and the new features are just the cherry on top!

Troubleshoot network settings

Not being able to surf the web using Safari may be caused due to improper network configuration. Start by making sure you're connected to the internet through either Wi-Fi or cellular. There are ways to fix an iPhone that won't connect to the internet, including staying in proximity to your router or rebooting it. Try to see if you can connect to the internet using any other browser on your iPhone.

If you're utilizing a VPN on your iPhone , it is worth disconnecting from it to check if that fixes Safari. Most websites on the internet depend heavily on JavaScript to handle actions and logic, and this feature is turned on by default on the iPhone. You can confirm this by navigating to Settings > Safari > Advanced and enabling the "JavaScript" toggle.

In case you haven't been able to connect to the Internet in Safari while on mobile data, navigate to Settings > Cellular. Depending on your region, this may be labelled as "Mobile". Under the "Cellular Data" options, tap on "Show All", and make sure the toggle for Safari is enabled — the app won't be able to use your cellular network otherwise. If all else fails, and you've been noticing network issues system-wide, it may be worth it to reset all network settings on your iPhone .

Clear Safari's website data

The web browser is probably one of the most used apps on anyone's phone, and the amount of data it handles and stores grows tremendously over time. There are a few ways to clear your iPhone's cache , and occasionally purging your browser's data can free up storage and fix broken app behavior.

On your iPhone, launch the Settings app.
Scroll down to find the Safari app. Alternatively, you can perform a search in case you have a lot of apps installed on your device.
Tap on "Clear History and Website Data".
You will see a pop-up with a few options where you can select the timeframe to clear your browsing history.
Select "All history" and check the "Close All Tabs" toggle.
Tap on "Clear History".

Head back to the app drawer and launch Safari. Try searching for something on the internet to see if the browser is now operational. Do note that clearing Safari's history will sign you out of all websites. While this trick is useful to speed sluggish performance or resolve miscellaneous bugs, cached data actually serves a lot of purpose and makes your browsing experience much faster, so don't overdo it.

Restart your iPhone

In the realm of tech support, all roads lead to the same advice — have you tried turning it off and back on again? Though not very common in iOS, it's possible for certain apps and services to break, and the quickest way to address these issues would be to perform a restart of the device. We wouldn't blame if you are unfamiliar with the process — iPhones are generally known for their stability, leaving little to no reason for troubleshooting measures such as this.

Depending on your iPhone model, the steps to reboot it will vary. For iPhones without the home button, follow these steps to perform a system reboot:

Press and hold either the volume down or volume up button in combination with the side button.
You will see the power menu pop up. Swipe the "slide to power off" slider at the top.
Your iPhone will take a few seconds to shut down.
Wait at least 30 seconds, then press and hold the side key to turn your iPhone back on.

For older iPhone models that still rock the trusty home button, simply press and hold the side button and then swipe to power off. In even older models like the iPhone SE, you will have to hold down the top button instead. Restarting is the same as holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Staying Safe and Clearing Browsing History

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Depending on your circumstances, keeping your browsing history clear helps to anonymize your activity on the Internet. Different web browsers have their own way of clearing history:

Chrome for Android

Safari for ios, chrome for ios, microsoft edge, internet explorer 11.

Safari 8 and later (macOS)
Private Browsing (Firefox)
Browse in private with Incognito mode (Chrome desktop and Android)
Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge
Browse privately (Safari)
Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Mobile browsers

The steps to clear your cache, cookies, and history may differ depending on the model of your Android device and your preferred browser, but you should be able to clear your cache and data from your application management settings menu:

Go to Settings and choose Apps or Application Manager .
Swipe to the All tab.
In the list of installed apps, find and tap your web browser. Tap Clear Data and then Clear Cache .
Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.
Tap Chrome menu > Settings .
Tap (Advanced) Privacy .
From the "Time Range" drop-down menu, select All Time .
Check Cookies and Site data and Cached Images and Files .
Tap Clear data .
Open your Settings app.
Tap Safari .
Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
Tap Privacy .
Tap Clear Browsing Data .
Choose the data type you want to clear.

Desktop browsers

In the browser bar, enter: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData
At the top of the "Clear browsing data" window, click Advanced .
Browsing history
Download history
Cookies and other site data
Cached images and files

From the "Time range" drop-down menu, you can choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information. To clear your entire cache, select All time .

Click CLEAR DATA .

If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

From the Time range to clear: drop-down menu, select the desired range; to clear your entire cache, select Everything .
Next to "Details", click the down arrow to choose which elements of the history to clear; to clear your entire cache, select all items.
Click Clear Now .
In the top right, click the Hub icon (looks like star with three horizontal lines).
Click the History icon (looks like a clock), and then select Clear all history .
Select Browsing history , then Cookies and saved website data , and then Cached data and files . Click Clear .
After the "All Clear!" message appears, exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Note: On January 12, 2016, Microsoft ended support for Internet Explorer versions prior to version 11 . We strongly recommend that you upgrade to a new operating system if your current system does not support Internet Explorer 11. If you experience difficulty with Internet Explorer, make sure compatibility mode is turned off.

Temporary Internet files or Temporary Internet files and website files
Cookies or Cookies and website data
Click Delete . You will see a confirmation at the bottom of the window when the process is complete.
From the Opera menu, select Settings , then Privacy & Security , and then Clear browsing data... .
In the dialog box that opens, from the "Obliterate the following items from:" drop-down menu, select The beginning of time .
Click Clear browsing data .

Safari 8 and later

From the Safari menu, select Clear History... or Clear History and Website Data... .
Select the desired time range, and then click Clear History .
Go to Safari > Quit Safari or press Command-Q to exit the browser completely.

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