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How to Restore Accidentally Closed Safari Tabs on iPhone

• If you’ve accidentally closed Safari tabs on an iPhone, you can easily recover them by using the Recently Closed Tabs list.
• Another alternative method is to restore deleted Safari tabs by accessing the History tab.
• And, finally the Shake to Undo feature also allows you to recover recently closed Safari tabs on iPhone.

Did you accidentally close all tabs open in Safari on your iPhone? If you did, you’re not alone. Several people, including myself, have encountered this issue at least once. However, it is nothing to worry about as you can easily recover any deleted Safari tab. Read along to learn how to Restore accidentally closed Safari tabs on iPhone. 

How To Recover Deleted Safari Tabs on iPhone

Since Safari is the primary web browser for most of us, we have multiple tabs open within the browser. Some of us leave these tabs open as we need to revisit them later. Now, if you accidentally delete or close all of these tabs in Safari, do not panic. Recovering accidentally closed Safari tabs isn’t all that difficult. 

Many people accidentally close tabs and you can find several posts regarding this issue on Apple’s Discussion Community page . Therefore, to solve this issue, we’ve put together some of the best troubleshooting methods to help you recover deleted Safari tabs on your iPhone.

1. Restore Accidentally Closed Tabs from Recently Closed Tabs List in Safari 

The Safari browser on iPhone has a Recently Closed Tabs list hidden in plain sight within the browser. Not many people are aware of this feature and hence panic when they accidentally close multiple Safari tabs on their iPhones. However, we will help you navigate to the Recently Closed Tabs list and reopen all the tabs you accidentally closed on Safari. 

Time needed:  1 minute

Steps to reopen websites from the Recently Closed Tabs list in Safari on iPhone. 

Once the tab opens, you can continue browsing. If you want to reopen several tabs that you accidentally closed, you will have to repeat this step multiple times. 

2. Restore Deleted Safari Tabs From Safari History

Another simple method to recover accidentally closed tabs is to restore them from History. Like most browsers, Safari also stores your browsing history in the History tab. However, note that if you accidentally closed tabs in the Private Browsing Mode, then they cannot be restored.

This is because Apple does not store browsing history for any activity in the Private Browsing Mode on iPhone. If they did, the Private Browsing Mode wouldn’t be that private. But if you’re on Mac, there’s a workaround that allows you to view Private Mode browsing history .

With that said, here’s how to recover deleted Safari tabs from Safari History on your iPhone. 

• Open the Safari browser on your iPhone. 
• Tap the Bookmarks icon located below the address bar. 
• Here, tap the History tab (clock icon). 
• Next, tap the page you want to reopen.
• Alternatively, you can also tap and hold and then select the Open in New Tab or Open in New Tab Group option if you do not want to load the link on the current tab. 

3. Shake Your iPhone To Undo Changes and Recover Accidentally Closed Tabs in Safari 

Have you ever tried the Shake to Undo feature on your iPhone? Chances are, you have used this feature to correct typing errors. However, the Shake to Undo feature offers a lot more and can help you undo several accidental changes, including the ability to restore recently closed tabs in Safari on iPhone. 

Apart from reopening accidentally closed tabs, the Shake to Undo feature also works in other apps and services. Here are a few examples of using your iPhone’s Shake to Undo feature.

• Creating, editing, renaming, or deleting files or folders in the Files app. 
• Creating, editing, or deleting events in the Calendar app.
• Editing or deleting images or videos in the Photos app.
• Rearranging apps and widgets on the Home Screen.

We understand that this feature might be helpful you right now. Because a few minutes must’ve passed since you accidentally closed these tabs. Regardless, it might come in handy in the near future. Therefore, here’s how to use the Shake to Undo feature to restore accidentally closed tabs in Safari on iPhone. 

• The moment you accidentally close Safari tabs, quickly shake your iPhone . We suggest using the hammering motion as that is what seems to work for us. 
• The iPhone will display an Undo Close Tab pop-up. Tap the Undo button. 
• The closed tab will be restored and you can continue browsing. 

If the Shake to Undo feature is not working on your iPhone, you might have accidentally disabled it. Here’s how to enable the Shake to Undo feature on iPhone. 

• Open the Settings app and tap the Accessibility option. 
• Select the Touch option located under the Physical and Motor menu. 
• On the next screen, enable the Shake to Undo toggle. 

Prevent Accidentally Closing Safari Tabs 

Why do you have multiple tabs open in Safari? Mostly, it might be because you visit those sites often and do not want to search for them every single time. However, navigating through hundreds of tabs to revisit a website isn’t very easy. While doing so, you might accidentally close all of the open tabs too. 

Therefore, in order to prevent accidentally closing Safari tabs on iPhone, we suggest bookmarking tabs you visit frequently. This will streamline the entire process of navigating websites you visit often and in turn save time. Here’s how to bookmark tabs in Safari on your iPhone. 

• Head to the website you want to bookmark.
• Now, tap and hold on the Bookmark icon below the address bar. 

• On the next screen, you can edit the Name and the Link of the website . 
• If you want to change the location of the Bookmark, tap the option below Location and select the Bookmark Folder of your choice. 

Conclusion 

We hope you were able to restore all the accidentally closed Safari tabs on your iPhone. I can completely relate to your pain of losing all the open tabs. It has happened to me in the past too. If you have any other doubts or are aware of other methods that can help restore accidentally deleted tabs in Safari, please let us know in the comments below. 

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Safari 101 : How to Clear Your Recently Closed Tabs List

When you accidentally close out of an important tab on your iPhone, Safari 's " Recently Closed Tabs " list really comes in handy. However, when it comes time to clear the list, things get a bit complicated. There's no "Delete" or "Erase" button on this page, but don't let that fool you — there are three easy ways to clear your recently closed tabs list.

Keep in mind that these steps will clear your list, so it will be irreversible. You need to make sure no tabs in the pile are important because once you go through with it, you won't be able to open that tab again. At least, not without having to do some history-diving in order to find it again.

And if you're wanting to clear your list of "Recently Closed Tabs" because of privacy issues where you don't want someone else with access to the iPhone to see what you've been reading, then you should consider using "Private" tabs more often, which won't get recorded in your list of "Recently Closed Tabs" anyway. More importantly, they won't appear in your browsing history.

Method 1: Force-Close the Safari App

Safari does not appear to have a limit to the number of closed tabs it will remember. That's pretty darn convenient, but it will forget them all if you force-close the app, which is the easiest way to clear the list.

Simply double-click the Home button, then swipe up on the Safari card to quit the app. On an iPhone X, you'd slowly swipe up from the home bar, hold for a moment, then let go to see all the app cards. Next, tap and hold on any card to bring up the close options, then tap the red minus button or swipe up to exit the app.

Method 2: Restart Your iPhone

If force-closing apps isn't your forte, maybe restarting is. If you have an iPhone X, hold the Side button plus one of the volume buttons for a few seconds. For all other iPhones, just hold down the Side button.

When you see "Slide to Power Off" appear on the display, swipe that bar to power down your iPhone. Once powered down completely, hold down the Side button for a few seconds until you see the Apple logo. When you're iPhone wakes up, your recently closed tabs list will be cleared.

Alternatively, you could also use the newer "Shut Down" command in iOS 11 to shut down your iPhone before you power it back on manually. Even better, you can just "Restart" your iPhone from the "Assistive Touch" menu so that it turns off and powers back on automatically.

Method 3: Clear Your Search History

Clearing your history not only covers your web-browsing tracks, it also purges your list of recently closed tabs.

To clear your history in Safari, tap the book icon in the bottom menu bar. If you don't see the bar, either tap on the top bar or swipe down on the page to make it appear. Then, tap the clock icon to access your History page.

Next, tap "Clear," then select any of the four time ranges offered. No matter which option you choose, each will erase all your recently closed tabs, regardless of when those tabs were actually closed.

Method 4: Just Wait It Out

While not very methodical, waiting will guarantee you lose all recently closed tabs. After a certain period of time, Safari flushes the list without your consent or knowledge. While the above steps are great for manually erasing your recently closed tabs list, know that your tabs do get erased periodically.

It's very difficult to test how long Safari takes in between deletions, and Apple does not appear to share the data publicly. However, from my experience, Safari will erase my recently closed tabs overnight, so these tabs must only be safe for a handful of hours. I guess it's called recently closed tabs for a reason.

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Note: If you’re using the Single Tab layout, the menus and other items may look different from what’s described in this guide. See Change the layout of Safari .

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Touch and hold the link, then tap Open in New Tab.

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Tip: To close all tabs in this Tab Group at the same time, touch and hold Done, then tap Close All Tabs.

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How to Open a Recently Closed Tab in Safari on Your iOS Device

Accidentally close a browser tab in Safari on iOS and want to open it back up? There's a simple gesture for that, which you may not know about.

Even if you're aware of the gesture, it's worth a reminder that this feature exists in case someone gets ahold of your phone and checks your browser. Even if you've closed out a tab, it's still going to be visible in Safari, unless you were using a private browser window or have cleared your browsing history.

Want to close your Safari tabs all in one go? That's another hidden feature available in Safari. Make sure to check out our accompanying how to for instructions.

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How to Open Recently Closed Tabs in Safari on an iPhone

Have you ever been on the tab page in Safari on your iPhone and accidentally closed one of the open tabs?

You might know how ot get back to that page, but if you aren’t quite sure how you arrived there initially, you might be worried about being able to find the page again.

Our tutorial will show you how to open recently closed tabs in Safari on an iPhone with a few steps.

How to Reopen a Closed Tab on an iPhone

• Open Safari.
• Select the Tabs icon.
• Tap and hold on the + button.
• Select the page to reopen.

Our guide continues below with additional information on how to open recently closed tabs in Safari on an iPhone , including pictures of these steps.

Web browsing in the Safari browser on the iPhone has come a long way since it was first introduced, and almost as much content is being viewed on mobile devices as is being viewed on computers.

But the functionality of mobile Web browsers is still not as advanced as what you will find on a laptop or desktop computer, which can make it difficult to browse when you are used to having access to certain features.

One such feature – the ability to re-open recently closed browser tabs – is one that you may have thought was missing on your iPhone.

Fortunately, you can open recently closed tabs in the mobile version of Safari, although it is a bit of a hidden feature.

Our tutorial below will walk you through the steps to follow so that you can start taking advantage of this option.

Opening Recently Closed Web Pages in the Safari iPhone Browser (Guide with Pictures)

The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 6 Plus, in iOS 9.

This method will work for other iPhone models that are also running iOS 9, as well as iPhone devices running the iOS 8 operating system.

Step 1: Open the Safari browser.

Step 2: Tap the Tabs icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

If you do not see the Safari menu, then you may need to scroll up on the Web page until it becomes visible.

Step 3: Tap and hold the + icon at the bottom of the screen.

This will open a new window where you will see the recently closed Web pages. You can then tap any of them to be taken to that page.

Now that you know how to open recently closed tabs in Safari on an iPhone , you won’t need to worry if you accidentally tap the x or swipe away a tab on your device.

Note that you will not be able to open recently closed tabs if you are in a private browsing session. The window for recently closed tabs will open, but there will not be any pages listed.

Do you have a child or employee that is using an iPhone, but you want to block their Web access?

You can use the Restrictions feature on the device to disable the Safari browser .

This feature, along with many other options on the Restrictions menu, provides a helpful way to ensure that unwanted content is not accessible on the device.

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How to restore closed Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad (3 Ways)

Have you accidentally closed an important tab in Safari? Don’t worry; we all have been there. And you’d be relieved to know that restoring closed Safari tabs on an iPhone or iPad requires little to no technical competence. There are three simple ways to do it, and I have explained them below.

How to restore accidentally closed Safari tabs on iPhone or iPad

Multitasking challenges, interface confusion, or the use of accidental gestures—whatever caused you to mistakenly close Safari tabs, these solutions will surely help.

1. Shake your iPhone or iPad to undo closed Safari tab

Believe me, the iPhone’s Shake to Undo feature is a lifesaver. For the uninitiated, this is an Accessibility feature that allows you to quickly undo or redo certain actions. For example, you can quickly undo or redo typing and restore recently closed Safari tabs.

If you are unable to use this feature for some reason, you may need to enable it manually. 

• Open Settings → Head to  Accessibility .  
• Tap  Touch  under the Physical and Motor section. 

You can use the Shake to Undo feature to restore one Safari tab. But what if you want to reopen multiple closed Safari tabs?

2. Reopen web pages from Recently Closed Tabs on iPhone or iPad

Well, there’s a secret Safari trick that helps you do that. I am sure that even the most experienced Safari users won’t know about the existence of a Recently Closed Tabs list. You can go there and reopen the web pages you closed recently.

• Open Safari → Tap the Tabs icon at the bottom right corner. 
• Tap and hold the + (plus) icon at the bottom left corner.  
• Doing so will open the list of all the Recently Closed Tabs. 

3. Restore closed Safari tabs from History

Another way to retrieve closed tabs in Safari on iPhone is to head to the browsing history and reopen the desired tab. This trick works not only in Safari but on most other iPhone browsers as well. 

• Open Safari → Tap the  Bookmark  icon below the address bar. 
• Go to the  Personal History  tab (Clock icon 🕘) at the right. 

• Alternatively, you can tap and hold the page and select one of the options that appear in the pop-up. 

Accessing your Safari browsing history can also help if you are dealing with the disappearing Safari tabs issue on your iPhone.

How to restore closed Chrome tabs on iPhone or iPad

Safari is the go-to browser for most Apple users. However, many iPhone users, including me, still prefer using Google Chrome over Safari for many reasons. So, knowing how to restore recently closed tabs in Chrome on iPhone is important for such users.

• Open the Chrome browser on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap the  More icon (three dots) at the bottom right corner.  
• Select the  Recent tabs  button. 

Additionally, as mentioned earlier, you can also reopen pages from Chrome History.

Yes, but only if you allowed Safari to use iCloud in the first place. If you have, then all your Safari Bookmarks , Reading List, Tab Groups , and open browser tabs are automatically backed up.

iPhones can store Safari history for up to a month. 

Browsing experience revived! 

And that’s it; this is how you restore closed Safari tabs on iPhone. By now, you must have understood that there is no need to fret when you accidentally hit the close (x) button on a Safari tab, as you can reopen it easily.

Whether you prefer to shake your iPhone or use the traditional Recently Closed Tabs menu and browsing history method, Safari has your tab revival covered.

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How to Restore Recently Closed Safari Tabs on iPhone

What to know.

• Reopen closed tabs in Safari to quickly revisit pages you thought you were done with.
• To open recently closed tabs, open Safari, tap the Tabs icon, then long-press the plus icon.

If you're an avid user of Safari, you've probably accidentally closed a tab before when you were still in the middle of reading. As a result, you wished you had a way to open closed tabs so you could get it back. Luckily, there are two simple ways to reopen closed tabs in Safari on your iPhone! We'll show you how.

How to Reopen a Closed Tab in Safari on iPhone

Reopening closed tabs from safari's history.

In the steps below, we'll show you how to reopen recently closed Safari tabs. To learn more about cool Safari features, check out our free  Tip of the Day newsletter. 

Your recently closed tab will open in a new Safari tab, and you can pick up where you left off.

Related:  How to Quickly Close All Tabs in Safari on iPhone

Another way to restore closed tabs is to go to the History tab in Safari. The History tab lists the recent and past pages that you've browsed. Here's how to reopen tabs from History.

If you currently have no tabs open, the steps are the same! You'll simply be starting from a blank page instead of a current tab. Safari can hold a fairly long list of recently closed tabs, so even if your child is playing around and deletes all open Safari tabs, you should be able to recover them quickly.

• How do I find recently closed tabs on Safari iPhone? When you go to open a new tab, unless you have already changed Safari's settings, you will open to the new tab page. From there, simply scroll down. You'll find a list of all your recently closed tabs at the bottom.
• Why did my Safari tabs disappear on iPhone? Sometimes, if the app crashes or accidentally gets deleted you can lose all your open tabs in the Safari app. This can also occur due to a software update. Follow the steps above to go above getting them back.
• How do I get my Safari back to normal? In 2022, Apple released an update to Safari that altered where the search address bar and other small changes appeared. You can adjust this by going into Safari Settings.

If you're frustrated with the Safari layout, you may be interested in learning how to get the Safari search bar back to the top  and  how to stop the status bar from hiding your icons . If you ever find your Safari tabs disappearing, find out how to get them back .

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Restoring closed tabs on Safari for iPhone can be a lifesaver when you accidentally close a tab or need to revisit a webpage you were browsing earlier. Whether you're a casual user or a power browser, knowing how to retrieve closed tabs can save you time and frustration. In this article, we'll explore three methods to restore tabs on Safari for iPhone, ensuring that you can effortlessly pick up where you left off.

Accidentally closing a tab can be a common occurrence, especially when multitasking or navigating through numerous webpages. With the methods outlined in this article, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to effortlessly recover closed tabs, allowing you to seamlessly resume your browsing experience.

Understanding these techniques can also provide a sense of reassurance, knowing that even if a tab is closed by mistake, it can be easily retrieved. This knowledge empowers users to navigate Safari with confidence, knowing that their browsing history and tabs are easily accessible.

By familiarizing yourself with these methods, you'll be able to make the most of Safari's features and optimize your browsing experience. Whether you prefer to use built-in features or third-party apps, the ability to restore closed tabs ensures that you can efficiently manage your browsing sessions and access important webpages whenever needed.

Now, let's delve into the various methods for restoring closed tabs on Safari for iPhone, ensuring that you can navigate the digital landscape with ease and convenience.

Method 1: Using the Recently Closed Tabs feature

One of the most straightforward methods to restore closed tabs on Safari for iPhone is by utilizing the "Recently Closed Tabs" feature. This built-in functionality allows users to quickly access and reopen tabs that were closed during their browsing session.

To access the "Recently Closed Tabs" feature, simply tap and hold the plus icon (+) located at the bottom of the Safari interface. This action will prompt a menu to appear, displaying a list of recently closed tabs. Each entry in the list represents a tab that was closed during the current browsing session, enabling users to easily identify and select the tab they wish to reopen.

Upon selecting a tab from the "Recently Closed Tabs" list, Safari will promptly restore the chosen webpage, allowing users to seamlessly resume their browsing experience. This method is particularly convenient for individuals who prefer to rely on the native features of Safari without the need for additional apps or tools.

By leveraging the "Recently Closed Tabs" feature, users can efficiently retrieve closed tabs without the hassle of navigating through their browsing history or manually searching for specific webpages. This streamlined approach ensures that users can promptly regain access to important content, thereby minimizing disruptions and enhancing overall browsing efficiency.

Furthermore, the "Recently Closed Tabs" feature serves as a valuable safety net, providing users with the reassurance that accidentally closed tabs can be effortlessly recovered. This knowledge empowers users to navigate Safari with confidence, knowing that their browsing history and tabs are easily accessible.

In essence, the "Recently Closed Tabs" feature exemplifies the user-centric design of Safari, offering a simple yet effective solution for restoring closed tabs. By incorporating this method into your browsing routine, you can streamline your navigation experience and maintain control over your browsing sessions, ensuring that important webpages are always within reach.

Method 2: Using iCloud Tabs

Another convenient method for restoring tabs on Safari for iPhone involves leveraging the power of iCloud Tabs. This feature seamlessly synchronizes your open tabs across all your Apple devices, enabling you to access and restore tabs from your iPhone on other compatible devices, such as an iPad or Mac.

To utilize iCloud Tabs for tab restoration, ensure that you are signed in to the same iCloud account on all your Apple devices. This ensures that your browsing sessions and open tabs are seamlessly synchronized, allowing for effortless access and continuity across different devices.

When a tab is accidentally closed on Safari for iPhone, you can tap the "Tabs" button, represented by a square icon with a number inside, located at the bottom-right corner of the Safari interface. This action will reveal a grid of your open tabs, including those from other synced devices.

By navigating to the "Tabs From Other Devices" section at the bottom of the grid, you can access a comprehensive list of open tabs from your other Apple devices, including those that were recently closed. This provides a convenient way to identify and restore tabs that may have been inadvertently closed on your iPhone.

Upon selecting a tab from the "Tabs From Other Devices" section, Safari will promptly load the chosen webpage, allowing you to seamlessly continue your browsing experience. This seamless integration of iCloud Tabs ensures that you can effortlessly retrieve closed tabs from your iPhone on other synchronized devices, providing a cohesive and interconnected browsing environment.

The utilization of iCloud Tabs not only facilitates tab restoration but also promotes a unified browsing experience across your Apple ecosystem. This feature underscores the seamless integration and continuity that Apple devices offer, allowing users to transition between devices while maintaining access to their open tabs and browsing history.

By incorporating iCloud Tabs into your browsing routine, you can take advantage of the interconnected nature of Apple's ecosystem, ensuring that your browsing sessions remain fluid and accessible across multiple devices. This method not only simplifies tab restoration but also exemplifies the convenience and cohesion that iCloud Tabs bring to the browsing experience.

In essence, leveraging iCloud Tabs for tab restoration on Safari for iPhone provides a seamless and interconnected approach to managing your browsing sessions, ensuring that your open tabs are always within reach, regardless of the Apple device you are using.

Method 3: Using a third-party app

In addition to the built-in features of Safari, users can explore the option of using third-party apps to enhance their tab restoration capabilities. These apps are specifically designed to provide advanced tab management and restoration functionalities, offering additional flexibility and customization options for users seeking a tailored browsing experience.

One notable example of a third-party app for tab restoration is the "SessionBox" app, which is available for download from the App Store. SessionBox offers a comprehensive set of features aimed at optimizing tab management and facilitating seamless tab restoration on Safari for iPhone.

Upon installing SessionBox, users can benefit from its intuitive interface and robust functionality, which includes the ability to save and organize browsing sessions into customizable containers. These containers act as virtual workspaces, allowing users to group related tabs together and easily switch between different sets of tabs based on their specific interests or tasks.

One of the standout features of SessionBox is its ability to automatically save and restore closed tabs, providing users with a safety net in the event of accidental tab closures. By leveraging this functionality, users can rest assured that their browsing sessions are safeguarded, and closed tabs can be effortlessly retrieved with a few simple taps within the app.

Furthermore, SessionBox offers seamless synchronization across multiple devices, enabling users to access their saved browsing sessions and restored tabs on various platforms, including other iOS devices and desktop browsers. This cross-device compatibility ensures that users can maintain continuity in their browsing experience, regardless of the device they are using.

In addition to SessionBox, there are other third-party apps available on the App Store that cater to tab management and restoration, each offering unique features and customization options to suit diverse user preferences. By exploring the diverse range of third-party apps, users can discover solutions that align with their specific tab restoration needs and browsing habits, ultimately enhancing their overall browsing experience on Safari for iPhone.

In essence, the utilization of third-party apps for tab restoration presents users with a wealth of options to personalize and optimize their browsing experience. Whether it's through advanced tab management, automatic tab saving, or cross-device synchronization, these apps empower users to take control of their browsing sessions and ensure that closed tabs are always within reach, providing a tailored and efficient approach to tab restoration on Safari for iPhone.

In conclusion, the ability to restore closed tabs on Safari for iPhone is a valuable asset that enhances the browsing experience and empowers users to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and efficiency. By exploring the three methods outlined in this article, users can gain a comprehensive understanding of how to seamlessly retrieve closed tabs, ensuring that important webpages are always within reach.

The "Recently Closed Tabs" feature exemplifies the user-centric design of Safari, offering a simple yet effective solution for restoring closed tabs. By tapping and holding the plus icon (+) and accessing the list of recently closed tabs, users can effortlessly reopen specific webpages, minimizing disruptions and streamlining their browsing experience.

Furthermore, the integration of iCloud Tabs provides a cohesive and interconnected browsing environment, allowing users to access and restore tabs from their iPhone on other synchronized Apple devices. This seamless synchronization underscores the convenience and continuity that Apple's ecosystem offers, ensuring that browsing sessions remain fluid and accessible across multiple devices.

Additionally, the option of utilizing third-party apps, such as SessionBox, introduces advanced tab management and restoration functionalities, catering to diverse user preferences and providing personalized solutions for tab restoration. These apps empower users to take control of their browsing sessions, safeguard closed tabs, and seamlessly synchronize their browsing experience across various platforms.

By incorporating these methods into their browsing routine, users can optimize their tab restoration capabilities, minimize the impact of accidental tab closures, and maintain control over their browsing sessions. This knowledge not only enhances efficiency but also instills a sense of reassurance, knowing that closed tabs can be effortlessly retrieved whenever needed.

Ultimately, the ability to restore closed tabs on Safari for iPhone reflects the commitment to user convenience and accessibility, ensuring that users can navigate the digital realm with ease and confidence. Whether through built-in features, iCloud synchronization, or third-party apps, the diverse methods for tab restoration cater to a wide range of user preferences, empowering individuals to tailor their browsing experience to suit their specific needs and habits.

By mastering the art of tab restoration, users can unlock the full potential of Safari for iPhone, ensuring that their browsing sessions are seamlessly managed, and important webpages are readily accessible. This knowledge not only streamlines the browsing experience but also exemplifies the user-centric design and versatility of Safari as a leading mobile browser .

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How to reopen recently closed tabs in Safari

Submitted by Fred Straker on January 9, 2018 - 6:27am

Opening multiple tabs in Safari on the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is easy. iOS stores the tabs until the user is finished with them and closes them out. The process to close a tab in Safari equally simple, however sometimes the wrong tab gets swiped by mistake. What happens if you need a tab you recently closed?

Luckily, iOS and macOS both include the following trick to display a list of recently closed tabs. Once the list is opened, any recently closed Safari tab can be reopened with one tap.

• Open Safari and tap the tabs button at bottom right.

• Long press the add (+) button.

• Choose the tab to reopen from the list of Recently Closed Tabs.

When it's time to clear all of your Safari tabs and start fresh, follow this tip to instantly close all open tabs in iOS .

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5 Effective Ways to Restore Recently Closed Tabs in Safari

If you use a Mac as your workstation, then circumstances where Safari tabs are accidentally closed or Mac power failure suspends your incomplete webpages occur as commonly as a meal.

Yet don't be upset, you have 5 ways to restore closed tabs in Safari on your iPhone and Mac without issue. Just read this article from  iBoysoft  and try the way that you like.

Table of Contents:

• 1. How to restore recently closed tabs in Safari on Mac
• 2. How to restore closed tabs in Safari on iPhone
• 3. FAQ about how to restore closed tabs in Safari

How to restore recently closed tabs in Safari on Mac

If you think that Safari gets the better of Chrome in the  Safari vs Chrome  battle and take it as your default browser, it's not an odd thing that you close all Safari windows with one mouse click. Take it easy, you can learn 3 methods to reopen the Safari tabs on your computer running  macOS  here.

Method 1: Use the keyboard shortcuts or menu shortcuts

Just like you  undo an email on Mac , you can also undo the tab shut actions with certain keyboard shortcuts or the Safari menu shortcuts on the context menu.

You can relaunch Safari on your computer and then press the Command + Z keys to bring back the last closed tab. If you have shut several tabs in one click, you should hold down the keyboard shortcuts repeatedly to restore all the tabs one by one.

Alternatively, you are able to select the Reopen Last Closed Tab option to bring the closed Safari tab back. Let me show you how to do:

• Launch Safari on your Mac via  Spotlight Search shortcuts .
• Head to the History menu on the top toolbar of your Mac desktop.
• Select Reopen Last Closed Tab on the dropdown menu of the History. You can also hit the responding Shift + Command + T keyboards to complete the restoration.
• Then all the tabs you have closed on Safari will show up automatically.

Method 2: Utilize the add icon on Safari

Safari's new tab icon allows you to create a new tab with a left click and restore the closed tab with a right click. You will have the list of all closed tabs and windows that you have closed as long as you right-click this icon.

• Relaunch the Safari browser on your device.
• Head to the upper right corner of the Safari main interface.

• Choose the tab that you plan to restore and it will come back.

Method 3: Check the Recently Closed option

You are also allowed to recover your closed tab on Safari by checking the Recently Closed menu. Different from the Restore Last Closed Tab option, this way won't show you all the closed tabs and you can choose specific tabs to recover.

• Launch the Safari browser on your Mac.
• Locate the History tab on the top menu bar.

• Click the website that you visited and then it will appear on the Safari main window.

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How to restore closed tabs in Safari on iPhone

The way to reopen a recently closed Safari tab on your iPhone is pretty much the same as on your Mac. You can click the + icon or search for your Closed Tabs in the Safari history to reopen the closed tabs, though they are not as easily accessible as the Mac.

Method 1: Utilize the add icon on Safari 

• Run the Safari browser on your iPhone, and tap the Show All Tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the iPhone screen.
• Tap and hold your finger on the + (New Tab) icon for a couple of seconds.

Method 2: Search for the Closed Tabs in the Safari history

If you fail to restore the Safari tabs, you may need to browse the history and then reopen them manually. Safari saves every website you visit in the browsing history until you browse them in Private mode. 

You can easily view your history list or search for particular websites to reopen your closed Safari tabs here:

• Open Safari and tap the Book icon.
• Tap the Clock icon to view your browsing history.
• Search your closed Safari tab or scroll through your history in chronological order.

Missing all Safari tabs with one accidental click or Mac power failure really drives people crazy. Fortunately, this article tells you how to restore closed tabs in Safari on your iPhone and Mac with specific instructions. Meeting this trouble, too? Read this post right now!

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FAQ about how to restore closed tabs in Safari

If you click the red X to close Safari, the Reopen All Windows from Last Session option becomes greyed out from the dropdown menu. You can press the Command + Q keyboards to quit the Safari app and then the Reopen All Windows from Last Session option functions normally.

You can utilize the add icon on Safari to recover the closed tab. Follow the steps: Relaunch the Safari browser on your device > Head to the upper right corner of the Safari main interface > Locate the + icon and then right-click it > Choose the tab that you plan to restore and it will come back.

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How to use tabs and private browsing in Safari for iPhone and iPad

Become a tab master.

• How to open a new tab in Safari
• How to switch tabs in Safari
• How to close a tab in Safari
• How to view recently-closed tabs in Safari
• How to view websites from your other devices in Safari

How to use Tab Groups in Safari

• How to use private browsing in Safari

Tabs in Safari let you keep multiple web pages open so you can switch between them efficiently or refer back to them whenever you want. You can open links in new tabs, so you don't lose where you're currently surfing, and even go into Private Mode to give you some privacy on the internet.

Safari has been around for a couple of decades now, and there's a lot to learn — especially for power users. As a first-party app, there are some excellent iOS features Apple's browser can offer, and it integrates seamlessly with your other Apple devices, making it the best web-browser to navigate seamlessly between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. 

How to open a new tab in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Note: We have our Safari Tab Bar at the bottom of our iPhone screen, but all the steps in this guide work if you have yours at the top except from gesture-based manoeuvring. For more on moving the Safari address bar, check out our guide: How to change the Safari address bar on iPhone .

• Open Safari
• On an iPhone, tap the show pages icon in the bottom right of the screen (it looks like two squares). A quick swipe up from the Bottom Tab Bar on iOS 15 and newer gets you there even quicker.
• Tap the + button.

Alternatively, tap and hold the show pages icon, then tap New Tab . For those who like gestures, a quick swipe to the left on the Bottom Tab Bar opens a new tab while a swipe to the right goes back to your previous one. 

You can also open links you come across in a new tab by doing the following:

• Tap and hold (long press) the link you want to open in a new tab.
• Tap Open in New Tab (or Open in Background on iPad).

If you're on an iPad, you can open a link in a new window with Split Screen in Safari . Instead of tapping Open in Background, hit Open in Split Screen to have both tabs side by side -- great for when you're working on an essay for example.

How to switch tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad

• On an iPhone, tap the show pages icon in the bottom right of the screen (it looks like two squares). On iPad, this looks like four squares and appears in the top right of the screen.
• Tap the tab you want to view.

You'll also benefit from Mac-like tab dividers beneath the URL field on the iPad's larger display. You can tap these to switch between tabs too.

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How to close a tab in Safari on iPhone and iPad

• Tap the X in the top right of a tab to close it. (You can also swipe the card to the left to throw it away).

While the above steps work on an iPad, it is easier to tap the X next to your tab in the toolbar to close it and save yourself an extra tap.

How to quickly close all tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad

• On an iPhone, tap and hold the show pages icon in the bottom right of the screen (it looks like two squares). On iPad, this looks like four squares and appears in the top right of the screen.
• Tap Close All X Tabs .

How to view recently-closed tabs in Safari for iPhone and iPad

• On an iPhone, tap the show pages icon in the bottom right of the screen (it looks like two squares). On iPad, you can skip this step.
• Tap and hold the + button to bring up the Recently Closed Tabs menu.

How to view tabs open on your other devices in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Safari's iCloud Tabs feature lets you quickly and easily access web pages you've already opened in Safari on any of your other Apple devices — iPhones, iPads, or Macs. It's a very useful tool for getting the most out of your Apple ecosystem.

• On iPhone or iPad, tap the URL field in the Bottom Tab Bar .
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page to see tabs open on your other devices.
• Click on the tab you want to access from your other device.

Each device linked to your iCloud account is sorted alphabetically -- if you don't see your iPhone, iPad, or Mac make sure you sign in with the same Apple ID credentials across all devices. Note: tabs created in Private Browsing mode do not appear in iCloud Tabs, so you won't see those.

In iOS 16 , Apple improved upon Tab-Groups in Safari. Tab-Groups are a great way to combine several tabs together and organize them to make them easy to find. The feature also saves you from leaving a ton of tabs open for later reference.

We have a dedicated guide on how to use Tab Groups in Safari , so check that out to get the most out of the organizing tool. 

How to use private browsing in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Private browsing works just like regular browsing, except Safari won't cache your search terms or add the pages to your browser history -- this can be useful around the holiday period when gift shopping. Here's how to open private browsing on iPhone or iPad.

• Tap Private or New Private Tab .

To exit private browsing mode, press and hold the show pages icon and tap (number) Tabs to return to your previously open regular tabs.

You can also start and stop a private browsing section from the sidebar menu on the iPad.

Become a tab master

Using Safari on iPhone and iPad is similar to using Safari on Mac , however, the interface has some differences to account for smaller screens and touchscreen input. With the above guidance, you'll be well on your way to browsing Safari like a pro on your iOS devices making sure you're getting the best iPhone and best iPad experience possible.

John-Anthony Disotto is the How To Editor of iMore, ensuring you can get the most from your Apple products and helping fix things when your technology isn’t behaving itself. Living in Scotland, where he worked for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar, John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade and prides himself in his ability to complete his Apple Watch activity rings. John-Anthony has previously worked in editorial for collectable TCG websites and graduated from The University of Strathclyde where he won the Scottish Student Journalism Award for Website of the Year as Editor-in-Chief of his university paper. He is also an avid film geek, having previously written film reviews and received the Edinburgh International Film Festival Student Critics award in 2019.  John-Anthony also loves to tinker with other non-Apple technology and enjoys playing around with game emulation and Linux on his Steam Deck.

In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term “Lego house” far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French Bulldog, Kermit. 

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How to close all safari tabs at once on iphone and ipad.

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How to close every tab by pressing the tab switcher button, how to close all safari tabs on the tab switcher screen, how to reopen recently closed tabs, key takeaways.

• Close all your Safari tabs at once by long-pressing the tab switcher button and selecting "Close All Tabs" in the pop-up menu. Confirm with another tap.
• Another way to close all tabs is by long-pressing the "Done" button on the tab switcher screen and selecting "Close All Tabs" in the pop-up menu. Confirm again.
• To reopen recently closed tabs, tap the tab switcher button, long-press the "+" button, and select the desired tab from the "Recently Closed Tabs" list. Stay out of Private Browsing mode. Good luck!

If you have dozens of tabs open in Safari on iPhone or iPad and need to clear them out quickly, it can be tedious to "X" them out one at a time. Luckily, there are two ways to close all your Safari tabs at once, and they also work in Private Browsing mode. Here's how.

First, open "Safari" on your iPhone or iPad. While on any page, locate the tab switcher button, which looks like two overlapping squares. On the iPad, you'll find it in the upper-right corner of the screen.

On the iPhone, it's in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Place your finger on the tab switcher button and hold it there for a moment, preforming a "long press." In the menu that pops up, select "Close All Tabs." (There will be a number in the choice that lists the number of open tabs.)

When Safari asks you to confirm with another pop-up, tap "Close All Tabs" again. After that, all of your browser tabs will close.

There's another way to quickly close all tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad. First, open "Safari," then tap the tab switcher button once.

On the tab switcher screen, locate the "Done" button, which is located in the upper-right corner of the screen on the iPad and in the lower-right corner of the screen on the iPhone.

Long-press the "Done" button — place and hold your finger there for a moment until a pop-up appears. In the pop-up, select "Close All Tabs." The exact name of the pop-up action will vary, depending on the number of tabs you have open.

Safari will ask you to confirm closing all the tabs with another pop-up message. Select "Close All Tabs" again. Then all of your Safari tabs will close instantly. The same action works in Private Browsing mode. Pretty handy!

If you accidentally closed all of your tabs and would like to get them back, you can retrieve them one at a time as long as you aren't in Private Browsing mode . Just tap the tab switcher button, then long-press the "+" button until a "Recently Closed Tabs" list appears . From there you can tap on entries in the list to open them again in Safari. Good luck!

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How to Restore Safari Tabs on iPhone, iPad, & Mac

Hey there! So, you’re scratching your head about how to restore Safari tabs on iPhone, iPad, or even your Mac? Look, we’ve all been there. Apple throws out these significant, shiny updates every year, but sometimes, a teeny-tiny but ultra-annoying bug slips through. Have you ever had your Safari tabs just vanish into thin air? It’s a thing, and it’s been messing with us since the iOS 13 updates.

But chill, your tabs are probably just playing a game of hide and seek. There are some easy steps to pull them back or make sure they stick around in the first place.

How to restore Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad

Okay, listen up. If you’ve accidentally closed a Safari tab and you’re freaking out, relax. There are many super easy ways to get that back. Also, if the tabs get closed on their own because of a glitch, or you’ve purposely closed them but regret it later, you can still recover them.

In this section, I’ll share with you two ways to restore your closed Safari tabs on your iPhone or iPad.

Here’s how to restore closed Safari tabs on iPhone or iPad from recently closed tabs list:

• The first step is to open the Safari browser . You got this!
• Next, look at the bottom-right corner of your screen . You’ll see a little icon that looks like two squares on top of each other. That’s the “ Show All Tabs ” button. Please go on tap it.
• Now, see the “+” icon down there. That’s usually the button you tap to start a new tab. But today, we’re mixing things up. Press and hold that “+” for a couple of seconds.
• Then, A list will pop up, showing you all the tabs you’ve recently closed. Tap the one you want, and it’ll return to your active Safari tabs.

How to restore closed Safari tabs from search history

If you’re having trouble getting your Safari tabs back, no worries! You can always dig through your browsing history and open it up again one by one. Remember, this won’t work if you use Private mode because Safari doesn’t save that history.

To find those lost tabs, check out your history list or use the search function to find the websites you were on. Then you can reopen them from there-

• First off, open Safari and look for the Bookmark icon (it looks like an opened book). Tap on it.
• Next, hit the Clock It is where your browsing history lives.
• Now, you can search for that specific tab you closed or scroll through your history. It’s all listed in chronological order.
• Found it? Great! Tap on it, and it’ll open up in a new tab.

How to restore Safari tabs on Mac

Hey, so you’re Team Safari? Me too! If you’re like me and sometimes get click-happy, closing all your Safari windows with just one click, don’t worry. There are some easy ways to get those tabs back, especially if you’re using a Mac. Let’s dive into how you can do that.

How to use the keyboard shortcuts or menu shortcuts to restore Safari tabs

Oops! Have you closed a tab by mistake? Don’t worry; it happens to the best of us. Luckily, some quick keyboard tricks and menu options in Safari can help you get that tab back quickly.

Try pressing the Command + Z keys on your keyboard after reopening Safari. It will bring back the last tab you closed. If you close multiple tabs simultaneously, keep pressing those keys until all your tabs are back.

Another way to reopen a closed tab is to right-click and choose the ‘Reopen Last Closed Tab’ option.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it-

• Start by opening Safari on your Mac. You can use Spotlight Search shortcuts to do this quickly.
• Next, go to the History menu in your Mac desktop’s top toolbar.
• Click on ‘Reopen Last Closed Tab’ from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, press Shift + Command + T on your keyboard to achieve the same result.
• All the tabs you closed will reappear automatically.
• If you accidentally closed an entire window, don’t worry. You’ll see an option for ‘Reopen Last Closed Window’ in the same dropdown menu. Click on that, and you’ll restore the entire window with all its tabs.

How to utilize the Add icon on Safari to restore tabs on Mac

Did you know about this cool feature in Safari? There’s this new tab icon; if you left-click it, it will create a new tab for you. But if you right-click the same icon, it will restore your closed account and show you a list of all the tabs and windows you’ve closed. Here are the steps-

• First off, go ahead and relaunch Safari on your device. Just close it and open it up again.
• Next, look at the upper right corner of the main Safari screen. That’s where you’ll find what you need.
• Then, spot the little “+” icon and give it a right-click. It’s usually near the other tabs you have open.
• Lastly, a menu will pop up. Choose the tab you want to bring back and restore it!

How to check the Recently Closed option

Here’s how to recover a specific closed tab in Safari using the ‘ Recently Closed’ menu. It differs from restoring your last closed tab because it lets you pick which one you want back.

• First things first, open up Safari on your Mac.
• Next up, look for the ‘History’ tab. You’ll find it on the top menu bar, usually between ‘Bookmarks’ and ‘Window.’
• Now, click ‘History’ and scroll down until you see ‘Recently Closed.’ Click on that.
• Finally, you’ll see a list of websites you’ve visited recently. Just click on the one you want to bring back, and it’ll pop right up on your Safari main window.

Why did all my Safari tabs disappear on my iPhone or iPad, and how to fix it?

I get it; losing all those open Safari tabs can be frustrating! It’s one of those things that can occur for all sorts of reasons, like when an app suddenly crashes, or maybe you accidentally removed the app, or even after a software update. No need to stress! I’ve got your back. Check out these simple tricks to make sure you don’t run into this problem again:

Okay, let’s start with something useful. Do you know how Safari likes to close your open tabs automatically? The main reason for that could have been that you’ve set a time limit for Safari to automatically close tabs from your Safari settings.

Well, you can make it stop doing that.

Here’s how:

• Open up your Settings . You know, that app with the gears on it.
• Look for the Safari It’s got that compass icon like you’re setting off on a browsing adventure.
• Tap on “ Close Tabs .” It’s like telling Safari how to handle your tabs.
• You’ll see some choices, but go ahead and pick “ Manually .” It means Safari will only close your tabs if you say so.
• Your tabs will stay open until you can give them the boot.

If you’re using an iPad and you want to make sure you can see all your tabs at once, here’s what you do:

• Open Safari, you know, the internet app with the little compass.
• Take a look at the top right corner. See those little square things? Tap on them.
• Now, you’ve got two choices: ‘Show All Windows’ or ‘Merge All Windows.’ Don’t worry; they’re not as complicated as they sound.
• Pick either one. ‘Show All Windows’ gives you a bird’s-eye view of all your tabs. ‘Merge All Windows’ puts them together so you can easily switch between them.
• You will get all of those tabs you wanted to keep open.

No worries, I’ve got one more trick for you. If a sneaky tab disappears on you, here’s how to bring it back:

• Jump into Safari again, the place where you do your web stuff.
• Look for the little “Plus” button-down at the bottom. Give it a good press and hold, like you’re saying, “Hey, I need something back!”
• Guess what? A list will pop up showing tabs you closed recently. They’re still alive!
• Pick the tab you’re missing from that list, and like magic, it’ll pop right back up. See? No more panicking over a lost tab.

How to find recently closed tabs on iPhone Safari?

Alright, did you close a tab in Safari? Don’t worry, I got you. Safari’s a bit sneaky compared to Chrome or Edge; it doesn’t have a straightforward menu to find your recently closed tabs.

But here’s the hack: Open Safari and tap the little two-square icon at the bottom right. That’s your Tabs button. Now, press and hold the “+” sign that’s nearby. A list of your recently closed Safari tabs will show up, and you can tap the one you want to bring back to life in a new tab.

Here is another way: find the “+” sign and hold it down. Now, if you’re more into digging through your history, there’s another way. Open Safari, look for a book-like icon, tap it, and then go to the ‘History’ tab. From there, you can tap any link to reopen it in a new tab. So, there you go, two easy ways to get back to browsing what you were browsing.

Alright, let’s wrap this up! We’ve talked about how to restore Safari tabs on iPhone, figured out how to reopen closed tabs in Safari, and even delved into the mystery of why all my Safari tabs disappear.

So, whether you’ve accidentally closed all tabs on your iPhone or scratching your head because your Safari tabs disappeared on your iPad, know you’ve got a toolkit of solutions now. Next time you’re in a tab crisis, don’t look outside—this guide’s got your back. Happy browsing, everyone!

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How to Close All Your Open iPhone Browser Tabs at Once

I f you're someone who has a lot of browser tabs open on your iPhone, you probably get the itch to close them all out once in a while—all those open tabs can slow your phone down and affect its battery life. It can be tedious to close each individual tab, but there's an easy shortcut to close all open tabs at once in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

How to close all Safari tabs on iPhone

To close all your tabs in Safari, open up the browser; on the bottom bar in the right corner, you should see an icon that looks like two squares. That's the Tabs icon to let you easily switch between all your tabs. Press and hold on to the Tabs icon until a pop-up appears—one of the options on that list should say Close All [X] tabs. Tap on it and then tap Close All [X] tabs option that appears.

How to close all Chrome tabs on iPhone

To do so in Google Chrome, open up the app on your phone; tap the Tabs icon (it should look like a square) on the bottom toolbar. Then on the Tabs screen, select Edit in the bottom left corner, and choose Close All Tabs .

How to close all Firefox tabs on iPhone

For Firefox, open up the app and select the square Tabs icon. Your open Tabs should appear on the screen; on the bottom left of this screen, you should see a trash can icon. Press and hold on to the trash can icon and tap Close All Tabs .

How to close all Edge tabs on iPhone

To close your open tabs in Microsoft Edge, open the app. At the bottom, you should see a toolbar and a square box with a number (the number of how many tabs you have open)—that's the Tabs icon. Press and hold on the tabs icon, and you'll get an option to close all tabs. Another pop-up will appear to confirm you want to close them all out.