Safari (iOS) - Clearing Cache and Cookies

This document explains how to clear Safari's cache and cookies on iOS.
  1. Go to the Settings application.
  2. Tap the Search bar at the bottom of the screen and type Safari.
  3. Select Safari. 
  4. Scroll to the History and Website Data section and tap Clear History and Website Data.
  5. Under Clear Timeframe, select the time frame you want to clear. 
  6. Under Additional Options, you can choose to close all your tabs by toggling this option on. 

You may also consult Apple's articles on managing cache and cookies for further information.

For clearing cache and cookies in the Google Chrome app on iOS, please see Google's instructions.


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Created:
2012-04-30
Updated:
2026-08-21
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