How to Clear Safari History and Website Data on iPhone 14 (iOS 16)

Want to wipe your web activity clean on your iPhone? Whether you’re troubleshooting Safari or just want a fresh start, clearing your history and website data only takes a few taps. Here’s how to do it on an iPhone 14 running iOS 16.


Clear Safari History and Website Data

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap Safari.
  3. Tap Clear History and Website Data.
  4. Tap Clear History and Data again to confirm.

This clears your browsing history, cookies, and other site data stored on your device.


What Gets Deleted (and What Doesn’t)

Deleted:

  • URLs of websites you’ve visited
  • Safari’s back/forward navigation history
  • Frequently visited sites
  • Recent searches
  • Webpage icons (favicons)
  • Cached webpage snapshots
  • Website download history
  • Sites used for quick search suggestions
  • Websites with location or notification access

Not Deleted:

  • Saved logins and passwords
  • Auto-fill info
  • Bookmarks and Reading List
  • iCloud Keychain data

So if you’re worried about being logged out of everything—don’t be. This won’t remove your saved passwords or force you to re-enter credentials for most sites.

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