Safari: Clearing browser cache (iOS - iPhone/iPad)

How to clear the browser cache in Mobile Safari on an iPhone or iPad.

To clear cache and cookies:

  1. From the home screen, Select Settings > Safari.
  2. At the bottom of Safari's settings screen, Select Clear cookies and data or Clear Cookies and Clear Cache.
  3. Confirm when prompted.

To clear history:

  1. From the home screen, tap Safari.
  2. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Bookmarks icon.
  3. In the lower left, tap Clear.
  4. Tap Clear History.


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Doc ID:
105566
Owned by:
Lee T. in Pacific Lutheran Univ
Created:
2020-09-02
Updated:
2025-04-24
Sites:
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