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• See the world clock
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• Use the stopwatch
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• Add and use contact information
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• Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
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• Get started with FaceTime
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• Change your appearance
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• Share your location
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• Add a third-party item
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• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
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• Change fitness notifications
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• Work out together using SharePlay
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• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
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• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
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• Log menstrual cycle information
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• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Review your past journal entries
• Change Journal settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
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• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Get directions to your parked car
• Set up electric vehicle routing
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
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• Get transit directions
• Delete recent directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Estimate travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
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• Delete significant locations
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
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• Measure a person’s height
• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
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• Delete messages and attachments
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• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Play music together in the car with iPhone
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
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• Solve crossword puzzles
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• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
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• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
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• Make a call
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• While on a call
• Set up voicemail
• Check voicemail
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• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
• Set up call forwarding and call waiting
• Avoid unwanted calls
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos and videos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, or share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs
• View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark favorite webpages
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Keep cards and passes in Wallet
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Pay for transit
• Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
• Add identity cards
• Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
• Check your Apple Account balance
• Use Express Mode
• Organize your Wallet
• Remove cards or passes
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Use Siri in your car
• Change Siri settings
• Contact emergency services
• Use Emergency SOS via satellite
• Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Set up and view your Medical ID
• Use Check In
• Manage Crash Detection
• Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
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• Enter characters with diacritical marks
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• Change typing assistance options
• External storage devices
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• Share your internet connection
• Allow phone calls on your iPad and Mac
• Use iPhone as a webcam
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
• Start SharePlay instantly
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Intro to CarPlay
• Connect to CarPlay
• Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
• Get turn-by-turn directions
• Change the map view
• Make phone calls
• View your calendar
• Send and receive text messages
• Announce incoming text messages
• Play podcasts
• Play audiobooks
• Listen to news stories
• Control your home
• Use other apps with CarPlay
• Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
• Change settings in CarPlay
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
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• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
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• Set a passcode
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• Keep your Apple ID secure
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• Share passwords
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Bookmark a website in Safari on iPhone

Bookmark a favorite website

View and organize your bookmarks

Tap Edit, then do any of the following:

Create a new folder: Tap New Folder at the bottom left, enter a name, then tap Done.

Rename bookmarks: Tap the bookmark, enter a new name, then tap Done.

See your Mac bookmarks on iPhone

Tap Show All (below Apps Using iCloud), then make sure Safari is turned on.

Note: You must also have Safari turned on in iCloud settings on your Mac and be signed in with the same Apple ID . See Set up iCloud for the Safari app on all your devices in the iCloud User Guide.

Add a website icon to your Home Screen

You can add a website icon to your iPhone Home Screen for quick access.

Scroll down the list of options, then tap Add to Home Screen.

The icon appears only on the device where you add it.

Note: Some websites may ask for permission to send you notifications. You can change your notification settings at any time. See Change notification settings .

How to add bookmarks and favorites on an iPhone's Safari browser for quick access to your preferred webpages

• You can easily bookmark or favorite a webpage on an iPhone if you want to regularly return to a particular page.
• Just tap the "Share" button at the bottom of a page and then tap "Add Bookmark" to create a bookmark in your iPhone's Safari browser.
• If you save a bookmark to the Favorites folder or choose the "Add to Favorites" option, it'll appear in the Favorites list when you open a new tab in Safari.
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Like any web browser, you can bookmark web pages you want to return to using Safari on your iPhone .

Once bookmarked, you can find these saved pages by tapping the Bookmark button at the bottom of the Safari screen. 

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1. Start the Safari app and open a web page that you want to bookmark. 

2. Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow).

3. Tap "Add Bookmark."

4. On the Add Bookmark page, you can edit the name of the bookmark and even tweak the URL if necessary — just tap either of those fields and type as needed. 

5. If you want to store the bookmark in the default Favorites folder, tap "Save." If you want to choose a different folder, tap "Favorites" and then choose a folder (or create a new one) and then tap "Save."

If you save your bookmark to the default folder, it will appear in the list of favorites when you open a blank new tab in Safari, giving you fast access to commonly used web sites.

The difference between favorites and bookmarks in Safari

You might notice that when you tap the Share button, there are options to add both a bookmark and a favorite. Since the Favorites folder happens to be the default location to save bookmarks, this can be somewhat confusing. 

In reality, favorites are just a special kind of bookmark. If you save a bookmark to the Favorites folder (either using the Add Bookmark button or the "Add to Favorites" button in the Share menu), it's effectively the exact same thing as a favorite.  If you store a bookmark in a different folder, you'll need to navigate past the default Favorites folder to find them. 

Bottom line: Using the "Add to Favorites" button does the same thing as using the default folder for "Add bookmark."

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How to add or remove Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Accessing your favorite websites in Safari is super easy on your iPhone, thanks to the Favorites feature. With it, you can quickly view these sites using the Safari Search bar or Start Page, as well as manage your Favorites as they change over time. Here’s how to add or delete Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad, along with tips for keeping these saved sites organized.

How to add Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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• Open  Safari  → Visit a website that you want to save as a Favorite.
• Tap the  Share  button → Swipe the share sheet and choose  Add to Favorites .
• Optionally, adjust the name of the site as you want it to display in your Favorites list.

As shown above, if there’s a website that you visit often, maybe a preferred news page, your blog, or a site you need for work, you can add it to your Favorites for fast access.

When you want to visit a website you’ve added to your Favorites, you have a few ways to do so. The one you use can depend on if you use the Safari Start Page and also have your Favorites on that page.

On iPhone :

Open  Safari  → Do one of the following to see your Favorites list:

Open  Safari  and do one of the following:

• Tap inside the Safari  Search   bar and select a Favorite site.
• Choose the  plus sign  to open a new tab with your Start Page and pick a Favorite .

Tip : Check out our how-to for help viewing and customizing your Safari Start Page on iPhone and iPad.

As you continue to add websites to your Favorites, that list can grow and easily become unmanageable. To keep your Favorites neat and clean, you can move, rename, and even place them in folders.

• On iPad, open the sidebar and select  Bookmarks .

• Choose  Done  at the bottom when you finish.

Tip : Did you know you can sync your Safari Favorites just like your Bookmarks for easy access on all your Apple devices? 

Just like adding sites to your Safari Favorites over time, you may want to remove one or two. You can delete Favorites in Safari you no longer visit or simply move the site out of your Favorites list.

Open  Safari  and access your Favorites as described above. Then, do one of the following to remove a Favorite:

Note that you won’t be asked to confirm, so be sure you want to delete the site before you remove it.

How to Move Safari Favorites to your preferred location on iPhone

If you have a website that you don’t want in the Favorites list, but don’t want to delete either, you can simply move it to your Bookmarks .

• Tap the  arrow  on the right side of the Favorite you want to move.
• Select  Favorites  below  Location .
• Pick the new location for the website. This places a checkmark next to the location and moves the site to it.

• Tap  Done  to save your change and exit Edit mode.

When you tap the  Share  button while visiting a website in Safari, you’ll see both  Add Bookmark  and  Add to Favorites . The first option lets you save the site in your Bookmarks list, while the second adds the site directly to your Favorites instead.

Bookmarks is a good spot for websites you want to hold onto and visit down the road while Favorites is the ideal location for sites you visit regularly, like daily or even several times per day.

Fast access to your favorite sites

With this convenient Safari feature, you can keep your frequently visited sites close at hand when browsing on your mobile device. Whether you want to add or delete Favorites in Safari, it couldn’t be easier. Will you start using the Favorites feature in Safari? Let us know!

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How to add Favorites in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac

This tutorial shows you how to add websites to the Favorites section of your Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The sites added to Favorites appear on Safari Start Page, making them quicker to open.

Safari Bookmarks vs Favorites

Using bookmarks is handy for saving websites that you visit regularly or want to reference in the future. But Safari also offers a Favorites feature that lets you visit your most loved websites with a tap or a click.

Your Favorites will show up when you open Safari, a new tab, or a new window. You can change this in Safari’s settings. However, using the Favorites feature lets you go directly where you want to each day.

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If you’re new to this feature, here’s how to add Favorites in Safari in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

How to add Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

It’s very easy to add a website to your Safari Favorites on your iOS device. Open the website you want as a favorite, and then do the following:

• Tap the share button on the bottom.
• Select Add to Favorites .
• On the next screen, you can change the display name for the site if you like. Finally, tap Save .

Manage your Favorites on iOS

To manage your Favorites on iPhone and iPad, open Safari and tap the Bookmarks button . Go to the Favorites folder and tap the Edit button. From there, you can delete or rearrange Favorites. To edit a specific site, tap it, and you can change its display name or move it to a different folder.

How to add Favorites in Safari on Mac

Safari favorites sync among all your Apple devices . So, if you added a favorite on your iPhone or iPad, it will show up on your Mac, too, and vice versa.

That being said, you have four different ways to add websites to your Favorites in Safari on Mac. Use whichever is most convenient for you.

Use the share button

• Open the web page you wish to add to Safari Favorites and click the share button .
• Click Add Bookmark .
• Click the Bookmarks dropdown menu and choose Favorites .
• Finally, click Add .

Use the one-step add button

Put your cursor over the left side of the address bar until you see the plus sign (+) . Click and hold the plus sign and then choose Favorites from the dropdown list.

Drag the URL to Favorites

• Click the show sidebar icon and click Bookmarks > Favorites .
• Place your mouse pointer on the website URL in the address bar and drag it to the Favorites section in the sidebar.

Use multitasking window to add to Favorites

• Open Safari and visit the desired site. Now, press Command + N to open a new Safari window.
• Open both Safari windows in Split View . To do this, press your mouse pointer on the tiny green button and choose Tile Window to Left or Right of Screen .
• Once you have two Safari windows in Split View, place the mouse pointer on the URL in the address bar and drag it to the Favorites section of the Start Page in the second Safari window.

Manage your Favorites on Mac

You can manage your Favorites on Mac in the Favorites folder in the sidebar, your Favorites toolbar, or your Favorites page. Drag to rearrange, right-click or hold Control and click to rename, delete, edit the address, or create a new folder for a favorite.

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How to Add Safari Bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch

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What to Know

• Go to the URL in Safari. Tap Share > Add Bookmark or Add to Favorites . Accept the name, and select Save .
• Edit and rearrange bookmarks by tapping the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of Safari and selecting Edit beneath the list.

This article explains how to add bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch using the Safari browser app. We also discuss the difference between bookmarks and favorites. Instructions apply to devices with iOS 10 and later.

How to Add Bookmarks in Safari for iPhone

To add a bookmark to Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch:

Open Safari and go to the URL you want to bookmark.

Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the page. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up.

In the Share menu, tap Add Bookmark . Enter a new name, if you like, or tap Save to save the bookmark under its original name.

Alternatively, press and hold the Bookmark icon (it looks like an open book) beside the Share icon and select Add Bookmark . Select Save to save the bookmark.

How to Add Favorites to Safari on an iPhone

The process for adding favorites is similar:

Open Safari and go to the URL you want to add to your Favorites list.

In the Share menu, tap Add to Favorites . Enter a new name, if you like, or tap Save to save the URL under its original name.

Safari Bookmarks vs. Favorites

People often use the words bookmarks and favorites interchangeably. However, there is a distinction between the two folders in the Safari app on the iPhone and iPod.

In iOS, a favorite is one type of bookmark. Bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch appear in a default primary folder in Safari, where all bookmarked pages are stored. Anything added to this folder is accessible through the Bookmarks icon in Safari so that you can access those saved links at any time.

Favorites is a folder stored within the Bookmarks folder. It's the first folder you see when you access Bookmarks. You don't get quicker access to favorites than to bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch. However, on an iPad, the favorites appear as tabs at the top of every Safari page you open, so you're one tap away from any of them. You can add additional custom folders to either folder to organize your bookmarks on any iOS device.

It's also possible to add bookmark shortcuts to the iPhone or iPod Touch home screen so that you can instantly access websites without first opening Safari.

How to Edit and Arrange Bookmarks

You can edit and arrange your bookmarks in a few ways:

• To view and organize folders and bookmarks, tap the Bookmark icon at the bottom of any Safari screen to display a list of folders, and then tap the Bookmark tab.
• To edit folders, tap a folder to open it and display the individual URLs saved in the folder, then tap Edit .
• To delete a folder or bookmark, tap the red minus next to the name.
• To rearrange folders or bookmarks, drag the three-horizontal-line icon next to each entry up or down.
• To add a folder, tap New Folder at the bottom of the editing screen.

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How To Add Favorites In Safari

• 1 Bookmarks & Favorites: What’s the difference?
• 2 Add Favorites in the Safari browser
• 3 Show Favorites in Safari

Bookmarks & Favorites: What’s the difference?

While bookmarks that you set for certain websites you want to visit more often are collected in a list that is somewhat hidden, “Favorites” are displayed each time you open a new tab. Therefore Favorites offer particularly fast access to certain web pages.

Add Favorites in the Safari browser

To add a webpage that is currently open in Safari to your Favorites, first tap the Share icon in the navigation bar below. Then tap the “Save to Favorites” option in the Share menu.

A new screen will open, where you can change the automatically assigned title and also the URL (internet address). Tap “Save” in the upper right corner to add the webpage to Favorites in Safari.

Of course you can edit, delete and change the order of your Favorites once they have been created!

Show Favorites in Safari

You can find your Favorites by simply opening a new tab in Safari. To do this, click on the Tabs button in the lower right-hand corner of any web page and press the Plus symbol in the bottom centre. In the following overview, all your Favorites are displayed as app icons.

Alternatively you can reach your Favorites via the Bookmarks list. In Safari, first tap the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of the list (open book). Make sure that the Bookmarks tab is selected in the upper left corner and then tap the “Favorites” option.

How to Add Favorites on Safari on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Safari is a pre-installed browsing app on Apple devices that lets you save web page addresses as favorites for easy access. This feature comes in handy, especially when you have to visit a site often and want to save it for later. 

When you add the web page address as a favorite, you can find it on the Safari smart search field or in the favorite list by default. In this article, we will discuss how to add favorites on Safari and many more things related to this feature. 

What is the “Add to Favorites” Feature on Safari?

Favorites is a type of folder on the bookmarks feature on Safari that lets you list sites. If all your Apple devices have the same Apple ID, each device will save your favorite websites. However, if you don’t want this, you can easily disable Safari from your iCloud by toggling the settings. 

With the help of the favorites folder, you can easily open the web page with a tap or a click. 

How to Add Favorites on Safari?

You can add websites to the favorites folder under the bookmark section on Safari in just a few steps. We have listed the steps to save your favorite sites for easy access on different iOS devices. 

Here’s how to add favorites on Safari on iPhone.

• Launch Safari.
• Go to the Website that you want to add to Favorites.

Here’s how to add favorites on Safari on iPad.

• Navigate to the Website you want to save as a favorite.

• Select the Add Bookmark option, name the site, and tap the Location option.

Here’s how to add favorites on Safari on Mac.

• Go to the site you want to add as a favorite.
• Tap the Share icon on the menu bar on the top right.

• Under Add to, click on Favorites .
• Name the site and click the Add button.

How to Add Favorites Bar on Safari Menu?

The bar on the Safari menu, which shows the favorites, is known as the Favorites Bar. You can only add the favorites bar on Safari on Mac and iPad. This feature is not available for iPhones . Since the favorite bar has limited space, only a few web pages saved as Favorites appear there.

When you add more sites to the favorites, the older sites will get pushed below, and the recent ones will appear on the bar. To bring it back, you will have to press the three horizontal lines next to the site and drag it to the top. 

Here’s how to enable Favorite Bar to view Favorites on the Safari menu on iPad.

• Go to Settings.
• Search for Safari and open it.
• Scroll down to the General section.

Here’s how to enable Favorite Bar on your Safari page on Mac. 

• Click the View menu.

How to View Favorites on Safari?

After you save pages in the Favorite folder, all the web pages get saved on the Safari home page. If you can’t locate the site address in the search field, here’s how to view it. 

You can view favorites on the Safari search page as well as in the bookmark list. To view it on the favorite list, here’s what you have to do. 

The name you see under the address bar is the web page address saved as favorites. However, not all links will fit in the bar if many sites are saved on favorites. In such cases, you can view them from the favorite list. Here’s what you have to do to view the list of Favorites on Safari on your iPad.

• Tap the Bookmark icon on the menu bar.

• Search for the site and tap to open it.

You can also view the web page icons on the Safari search field as well as from the list. After enabling the favorite bar, you will be able to view it on the Safari menu as well. However, if you can’t find it there, here’s how to open the favorite list on your Mac. 

• Launch Safari. 
• Tap the Plus icon beside the address bar.

• Select the Website and click it.

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Tired of searching for a website or webpage in the Safari app every time you need to refer to it? We'll show you how to add a bookmark on your iPhone, and where to find the bookmarks on your iPhone. Now, you can skip the search and easily find the page you're looking for every time. 

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• Save all your favorite web pages so you can quickly access them without having to type in the link.
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Bookmarking websites is a great way to keep track of them for later. If you visit a lot of websites, you can bookmark them in Safari. You can also create folders, edit existing bookmarks, and search for them. Here's how to add a bookmark in Safari using your Mac computer, iPhone, or iPad.

Bookmarking Websites in Safari

To add a new bookmark in Safari, open the webpage you want to save. On Mac, click Bookmarks in the top toolbar, then click Add Bookmark . On iOS, tap the Share icon, then tap Add Bookmark .

• You can enter a website in the address bar or use Google Search to find it.

• Alternatively, click the Share button in the top-right corner of the window.

• A pop-up window will open.

• To add a new folder, click Bookmarks in the menu bar, then click Add Bookmark Folder . This will add an "untitled folder" to the sidebar in Safari. Long-click the folder to edit the name.

• To access your bookmarks, click Bookmarks in the menu bar and click on the bookmark you want to open.
• Click Bookmarks in the menu bar and click Show Bookmarks to display the bookmarks sidebar.
• Click Bookmarks in the menu bar and click Edit Bookmarks to move, delete, or rename your bookmarks.
• You can also import bookmarks to Safari .

• You can enter a website in the address bar or enter keywords to search for one.

• If you want to create a new bookmark folder , tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari. It's a blue outline of two curved pages. Then tap Edit in the corner of the screen, tap New Folder , type a name for the folder, and tap Bookmarks under location.

• To access your bookmarks, tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari, then tap the bookmark you want to open.
• To delete a bookmark, tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari, then tap Edit in the corner of the screen. Tap the red - next to the bookmark you want to delete, then tap Delete .

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How To Add Favorite To IPhone Safari

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Adding favorites to your iPhone's Safari browser can save you time and effort by providing quick access to your most-visited websites. Whether it's a news site you frequent, a blog you love to read, or an online store you frequently shop from, having these websites readily available in your favorites can streamline your browsing experience. In this article, you'll learn how to add favorites to Safari on your iPhone in just a few simple steps.

By customizing your favorites, you can create a personalized browsing experience tailored to your specific interests and needs. This allows you to effortlessly access the content that matters most to you, whether it's for entertainment, information, or productivity. With the ability to organize and manage your favorites, you can ensure that your most important websites are always just a tap away.

In the following steps, you'll discover how to add a website to your favorites, as well as how to edit and organize your favorites to suit your preferences. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to optimize your Safari browsing experience on your iPhone, making it more efficient and enjoyable. Let's dive in and learn how to make the most of your Safari browser by adding and managing your favorite websites.

Step 1: Open Safari on your iPhone

To begin the process of adding a favorite to Safari on your iPhone, you'll first need to launch the Safari browser . The Safari icon, which resembles a compass, can typically be found on your iPhone's home screen. Tapping on this icon will open the Safari browser, providing you with access to a world of information, entertainment, and productivity at your fingertips.

Upon opening Safari, you'll be greeted by a clean and intuitive interface designed to make your browsing experience seamless and enjoyable. The address bar at the top of the screen allows you to enter website addresses directly or conduct a quick search using your preferred search engine. Below the address bar, you'll find your frequently visited websites, providing convenient shortcuts to the sites you access most often.

Safari's user-friendly design ensures that navigating the browser is a straightforward process, allowing you to focus on discovering and accessing the content that matters to you. Whether you're seeking the latest news, exploring new interests, or conducting research, Safari's accessibility and functionality make it an indispensable tool for iPhone users.

By opening Safari on your iPhone, you're taking the first step toward enhancing your browsing experience by adding favorites that align with your interests and needs. With Safari's powerful features and seamless integration with your iPhone, you can effortlessly explore the web and tailor your browsing experience to suit your preferences.

As you embark on this journey to optimize your Safari browser, the simple act of opening Safari sets the stage for the convenience and efficiency that come with having your favorite websites just a tap away. With Safari now open on your iPhone, you're ready to proceed to the next step and add a website to your favorites, further enhancing your browsing experience.

Now that Safari is open on your iPhone, let's move on to the next step and explore how to add a website to your favorites, empowering you to streamline your browsing experience and access your preferred content with ease.

Step 2: Navigate to the website you want to add to favorites

Once Safari is open on your iPhone, the next step is to navigate to the website that you want to add to your favorites. This process allows you to personalize your browsing experience by ensuring that your most-visited and preferred websites are easily accessible with just a few taps.

To navigate to a specific website, simply tap on the address bar at the top of the Safari browser. This action will prompt the on-screen keyboard to appear, enabling you to enter the web address of the site you wish to add to your favorites. Alternatively, if you've visited the website before, it may appear in the list of frequently visited sites below the address bar, providing you with a convenient shortcut to access the site.

As you begin typing the web address or the name of the website, Safari's intelligent auto-complete feature may present you with suggestions based on your browsing history and bookmarks. This feature can help expedite the process of navigating to the desired website, saving you time and effort.

Once you've entered the web address or selected the website from the suggestions, Safari will load the webpage, displaying its content within the browser window . You can then explore the site's articles, products, services, or any other content it offers, ensuring that it aligns with your interests and preferences.

By navigating to the website you wish to add to your favorites, you're taking a deliberate step toward curating a personalized collection of frequently accessed sites. This proactive approach empowers you to tailor your browsing experience to reflect your unique tastes and needs, ensuring that the content you value most is readily available whenever you open Safari on your iPhone.

As you immerse yourself in the website's content, take a moment to appreciate the seamless integration between Safari and your iPhone, which enables you to effortlessly explore the web and discover valuable resources. This integration underscores the convenience and efficiency that come with adding favorites to Safari, as it allows you to access your preferred content with just a few taps.

With the website now loaded in Safari, you're ready to proceed to the next step and learn how to add it to your favorites, further enhancing your browsing experience and ensuring that the content you value is always within easy reach.

Step 3: Tap the Share button

After navigating to the website you wish to add to your favorites, the next crucial step is to tap the Share button, which is an essential feature that facilitates seamless interaction with content on your iPhone. Located at the bottom of the Safari browser window, the Share button is represented by a square icon with an arrow pointing upwards, symbolizing the action of sharing or saving content.

Tapping the Share button opens a menu of options designed to enable you to interact with the webpage you're currently viewing. This menu typically includes various actions such as sharing the webpage with others, saving it to your reading list, creating a shortcut to the page on your home screen, and adding it to your favorites. By tapping the Share button, you gain access to a suite of convenient features that enhance your ability to engage with and manage the content you encounter while browsing.

Upon tapping the Share button, a menu will appear, presenting you with a range of options for interacting with the webpage. Among these options, you'll find "Add to Favorites," which is the specific action you'll select to include the website in your list of favorites. This intuitive and user-friendly process ensures that adding a favorite to Safari is a straightforward and accessible task, allowing you to customize your browsing experience with ease.

By tapping the Share button and selecting "Add to Favorites," you're taking a deliberate step toward organizing and personalizing your browsing experience. This action empowers you to curate a collection of preferred websites, ensuring that the content you value most is always within easy reach whenever you open Safari on your iPhone. The Share button serves as a gateway to a multitude of features that enable you to tailor your browsing experience to align with your unique interests and needs.

As you tap the Share button and initiate the process of adding the website to your favorites, take a moment to appreciate the seamless integration between Safari and your iPhone. This integration underscores the convenience and efficiency that come with customizing your favorites, as it allows you to access your preferred content with just a few taps, enhancing your overall browsing experience.

With the Share button serving as your gateway to enhancing your Safari browsing experience, you're now ready to proceed to the next step and further customize your favorite by editing its details to suit your preferences. This next step will empower you to refine and organize your favorites, ensuring that they align perfectly with your browsing habits and preferences.

Step 4: Select "Add to Favorites"

Upon tapping the Share button and accessing the menu of options for interacting with the webpage, you'll find the pivotal action of "Add to Favorites." This essential feature allows you to seamlessly incorporate the website into your list of favorites, ensuring that it's readily accessible whenever you open Safari on your iPhone.

Selecting "Add to Favorites" initiates the process of including the website in your curated collection of preferred sites. This action signifies your deliberate choice to prioritize the content offered by the website, acknowledging its significance in your browsing habits and interests. By seamlessly integrating the website into your favorites, you're taking a proactive step toward streamlining your browsing experience, ensuring that the content you value most is just a tap away.

The act of selecting "Add to Favorites" embodies the user-centric design of Safari, which prioritizes convenience and accessibility. This intuitive process empowers you to personalize your browsing experience with minimal effort, allowing you to curate a collection of websites that resonate with your unique preferences and needs.

As you select "Add to Favorites," take a moment to appreciate the seamless integration between Safari and your iPhone. This integration underscores the convenience and efficiency that come with customizing your favorites, as it allows you to access your preferred content with just a few taps, enhancing your overall browsing experience.

By incorporating the website into your favorites, you're not only streamlining your access to valuable content but also establishing a personalized browsing environment that reflects your individuality. This deliberate action empowers you to shape your digital space, ensuring that the websites you value most are easily within reach whenever you engage with Safari on your iPhone.

With the website seamlessly added to your favorites, you've successfully personalized your browsing experience, ensuring that the content you value most is readily accessible. This proactive step underscores the user-centric design of Safari, which prioritizes convenience and personalization, ultimately enhancing your overall browsing experience.

Now that you've seamlessly added the website to your favorites, you're ready to proceed to the next step and explore the option to edit the favorite, allowing you to further refine and customize its details to perfectly align with your browsing habits and preferences. This next step will empower you to tailor your favorites to suit your individual needs, ensuring that your browsing experience is optimized to reflect your unique interests and tastes.

Step 5: Edit the favorite (optional)

After adding a website to your favorites in Safari on your iPhone, you have the option to further customize and refine the details of the favorite to better suit your browsing habits and preferences. This optional step empowers you to tailor your favorites, ensuring that they align perfectly with your individual needs and interests.

To edit a favorite, navigate to the Favorites tab within Safari. Here, you'll find the list of websites you've added as favorites, providing you with a convenient overview of your curated collection. Tap and hold on the favorite you wish to edit to initiate the customization process.

Upon tapping and holding the favorite, a menu will appear, presenting you with various options for managing and editing the favorite. Among these options, you'll find the ability to rename the favorite, change its URL, or adjust its position within your list of favorites. This level of customization allows you to refine the details of the favorite to accurately reflect its significance in your browsing experience.

Renaming a favorite enables you to provide a more descriptive or personalized title, making it easier to identify and access the website within your favorites. This can be particularly useful for differentiating between similar websites or providing context for the content offered by the favorite.

Changing the URL associated with a favorite allows you to update the link to ensure that it directs you to the most relevant or updated content on the website. This ensures that your favorite always leads you to the content you value most, reflecting any changes or updates made to the website.

Adjusting the position of a favorite within your list allows you to prioritize the websites that are most important to you. By organizing your favorites based on your preferences, you can ensure that the content you access most frequently is readily accessible at the top of the list, streamlining your browsing experience.

By taking advantage of the option to edit your favorites, you're actively shaping your browsing environment to align with your unique interests and needs. This level of customization empowers you to create a personalized collection of websites that reflect your individuality, ensuring that your browsing experience is tailored to suit you.

With the ability to edit your favorites, Safari on your iPhone becomes a dynamic and adaptable tool that evolves alongside your browsing habits and preferences. This optional step allows you to refine and customize your favorites, ensuring that they remain relevant and valuable in enhancing your overall browsing experience.

In conclusion, the process of adding favorites to Safari on your iPhone empowers you to personalize and optimize your browsing experience, ensuring that the content you value most is readily accessible with just a few taps. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you've gained the knowledge and tools to curate a collection of preferred websites, tailored to reflect your unique interests and needs.

The act of adding favorites to Safari goes beyond mere convenience; it represents a deliberate choice to prioritize the content that resonates with you. Whether it's a news source that keeps you informed, a blog that inspires you, or an online store that offers products you love, having these websites at your fingertips enhances your digital lifestyle.

The seamless integration between Safari and your iPhone underscores the user-centric design of Apple's ecosystem, prioritizing accessibility and personalization. This integration ensures that customizing your favorites is a straightforward and intuitive process, allowing you to shape your digital space to align with your individuality.

Furthermore, the option to edit your favorites provides a level of customization that goes beyond mere organization. It empowers you to refine the details of each favorite, ensuring that they accurately reflect their significance in your browsing experience. This level of control allows you to create a dynamic and adaptable collection of favorites that evolves alongside your browsing habits and preferences.

As you navigate the vast landscape of the internet, having your favorite websites readily accessible in Safari on your iPhone streamlines your access to valuable content, saving you time and effort. This personalized browsing experience enhances your digital lifestyle, ensuring that the content you value most is always within easy reach.

In essence, the process of adding and managing favorites in Safari on your iPhone is a testament to the seamless integration, convenience, and personalization that define the Apple ecosystem. By curating a collection of favorites that align with your interests and needs, you've transformed your browsing experience into a tailored and efficient journey through the digital world.

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How to bookmark multiple tabs in safari on iphone and ipad.

Want to quickly save all of the open tabs in Safari on iPhone or iPad for later? Here's how you can bookmark all of the pages at once and continue your browsing later.

Safari on the iPhone and iPad has a hidden feature that lets you quickly bookmark all open websites to a single folder. To keep things as you had left it, quickly bookmark all the tabs in Safari using this trick.

Open the "Safari" app on your iPhone or iPad and then tap the URL bar. Here, enter a URL and then press the "Go" button on your keyboard to open the website. Repeat this process to open all of the websites that you want to bookmark at once .

If you already have the websites open, tap the "Tabs" button, and close any webpage that you don't want to bookmark.

Next, tap and hold the "Bookmarks" button and then select the "Add Bookmarks For X Tabs" option.

From the next page, give the new folder a name. By default, Safari will save the folder in Favorites, but you can tap the Favorites button to see all available locations.

After choosing the folder, tap the "Save" button.

Safari has now saved all of your open tabs. To access the tabs later, tap the Bookmarks button from the Safari toolbar.

Here, locate the folder where you saved the bookmarks. Then tap and hold the folder to see options.

Tap the "Open In New Tabs" button to reopen all of the tabs. Later, you can tap the "Delete" button here to delete the folder.

From the folder, you can also swipe left on a particular webpage and then tap the "Delete" option to delete the bookmark.

Once you're done with your bookmarked webpages, here's how you can quickly close all open Safari tabs at once .

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2. Now, tap Add Bookmark in the share sheet.

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3. Now, tap the “Add to Bookmarks” tab, and it’s done.

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1. Open Safari on your iOS or iPadOS device and then tap on the tiny bookmark icon (looks like an open book) at the bottom.

How to Organize Safari Bookmarks Using Folders on iPhone and iPad

• Alternatively, you can also create a new Safari bookmark folder while adding bookmarks. Go to the web page you want to bookmark -> share icon -> Add Bookmark -> Location -> New Folder button at the bottom -> give a name to your folder and save it.

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Depending on your needs, you can edit bookmarks and also delete the ones that are no longer needed.

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1. Launch the  “Safari”  app and open the website or webpage you want to  “Add to Home Screen.”

So, that’s how you can add and manage Safari bookmarks on your iOS and iPadOS device. The native bookmark manager is up to the mark and works quite reliably. Thanks to the addition of several notable features including “Tab Groups” extensions, and the ability to hide IP address , Safari has vastly improved. Both in terms of security and feature-set, it stands out as a powerful web browser . What’s your take on the stock web browser and the improvements it has got?

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How to Add Websites to Favorites on iPhone Safari Browser

By: Waseem Patwegar | Filed Under: iOS

The Safari browser on iPhone provides the option Add websites to Favorites List and access them later, even when your device is not connected to internet.

Add Favorites to Safari Browser on iPhone

Similar to Google Chrome , the Safari Browser on iPhone comes with “Add to Favorites” feature, which can be used to save frequently visited websites and interesting articles from the internet to Favorites list.

Once you add any website or webpage containing an interesting article to Favorites List in Safari browser, you will be able to visit the webpage at any time by going to the Favorites List in Safari browser on your iPhone.

Add Website to Favorites in Safari Browser on iPhone

All that is required to Add to Favorite on Safari browser on iPhone is to tap on the Share Icon in Safari menu and select “Add to Favorites” option.

1. Open Safari browser and visit the Website or Article on the website that you want to add to Favorites.

2. Once you are on the website, tap on the Share Icon located in bottom-menu.

3. In the Sharing menu that appears, select Add to Favorites option.

4. On Add to Favorites screen, tap on the Save option to save this website to Favorites List in Safari browser on your iPhone.

This will Add the selected website to favorites list in Safari Browser, making it easy for you to access this website on iPhone without having to type its name.

2. Remove Website from Favorites List on iPhone Safari Browser

You can remove websites from Safari Favorites on iPhone or iPad at any time by following the steps below. This you may want to do, in case you have made a mistake or no longer find a certain website interesting or useful.

1. Open the Safari browser on your iPhone and tap on the Bookmark icon located in bottom menu.

2. On the next screen, switch to Bookmarks tab and tap on Favorites .

3. On Favorites screen, tap on the Edit option located at bottom-right corner of the screen.

4. Next, tap on the Red minus icon located next to the website that you want to remove from Favorites List and this will reveal the Delete option.

6. Tap on the Delete botton to Delete the website from favorites list in Safari browser on your iPhone.

7. Make sure you tap on Done to save this change on your iPhonee.

Rearrange Safari Favorites on iPhone

In case required, you can rearrange the Favorites list in Safari browser by moving websites up or down the list.

1. Open the Safari browser on iPhone and tap on the bookmarks icon located in bottom-menu.

3. On the Favorites screen, tap on the Edit option located at bottom-right corner.

4. Next, Tap and Hold on three-line icon located next to the website that you want to rearrange and drag it to wherever you want the website to appear in the list.

5.  Once you are done, tap on Done to confirm and save the changes made to Safari Favorites list on your iPhone.

Hope this make it easy for you to keep in touch with interesting and useful websites on the internet by adding such websites to favorites list on your iPhone or iPad.

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Add Favorites in Safari on iPhone, iPad & Mac

S afari offers a Favorites feature that lets you visit your most loved websites with a tap or a click. Your Favorites will show up when you open Safari, a new tab, or a new window. You can change this, of course, in Safari’s settings. Here’s how to add Favorites in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to Add Favorites in Safari on iPhone and iPad

It’s super easy to add a website to your Favorites on your iOS device. Navigate to the website you want as a favorite and then do the following.

1) Tap the Share button on the bottom.

2) Select Add to Favorites.

3) On the next screen, you can change the display name for the site in your Favorites if you like. Then, tap Save.

Manage your Favorites on iOS

To manage your Favorites on iPhone and iPad, open Safari and tap the Bookmarks button. Go to the Favorites folder and tap the Edit button.

From there you can delete or rearrange Favorites. To edit a specific site, tap it and you can change its display name or move it to a different folder.

How to Add Favorites in Safari on Mac

You have a couple of different ways to add websites to your Favorites in Safari on Mac, so use whichever is most convenient for you.

• Use the One-Step Add button: Put your cursor over the left side of the address bar until you see the plus sign. Click and hold the plus and then choose Favorites from the folder drop-down list.
• Drag the URL: Click the website link in the address bar. You can then drag it to the Favorites folder in sidebar, your Favorites toolbar, or your Favorites page.

Manage your Favorites on Mac

You can manage your Favorites on Mac in the Favorites folder in sidebar, your Favorites toolbar, or your Favorites page.

Drag to rearrange, right-click or hold Control and click to rename, delete, edit the address, or create a new folder for a favorite.

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Safari Tabs are moderately useful for research, though Apple made some some inconsistent UI decisions.

And a big welcome back to AppleHolic readers. Today, I wanted to explain how to make better use of Safari Tabs in iOS 15, iPad OS 15, and macOS Monterey — particularly for researchers.

Slowly getting used to Safari Tabs

There are things I like about Apple’s new tab support in Safari. Where it shines is in the provision of contextualized collections of web pages across all my devices, though I do feel some friction when trying to use the new browser.

Why can’t I place specific tabs into specific Tab Groups using the Share menu? Why isn’t it clear how to add a page to a Tab Group? Why isn’t it immediately obvious how to save these pages, which otherwise disappear once closed on any device?

I feel like the usability still isn’t quite right, which is why on some devices I’ve tried to roll back as many of those changes as I can .

But time moves on, and most people will be using the default system  now that it is universally available. And while it took me some time to get used to it, I’m finding some features more useful than expected.

How to use Safari Tabs for research

Safari Tabs are moderately useful for research. Imagine you are working on a project about dogs (and everyone should love these animals). The first thing you’ll need to do is create a Safari Tab Group called ‘dogs,’ because that’s the place you’ll pop all your dog-related pages in, until you save them as bookmarks (more later).

Creating a new group is slightly different on each device. Here is how to create a new Safari Tab group:

• On iPhone, you’ll tap and hold the dual squares icon at the bottom right of the browser page, tap Move to Tab Group,  and then tap New Tab Group .
• On iPad, you’ll open the sidebar and then tap and hold the new dual rectangle with plus character icon at the top right of the bar and choose New Empty Tab Group or New Tab Group, which will contain your currently open tabs.
• On Mac, you’ll open the sidebar and then tap and hold the new dual rectangle with plus character icon at the top right of the bar and choose New Empty Tab Group or New Tab Group .

OK, so now you’ve created a group.

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What this means is that as you work on your project you will be able to add individual pages to the appropriate Tab Group by tapping and holding the website address bar (iPad, iPhone) and choosing Move to Tab Group ; or control click the website tab (rather than address) on Mac and choosing Move to Tab Group in the contextual menu that will appear.

I’m a long way from feeling natural about this. But I do like that whatever page I have open on any of my devices in any of my Tab Groups is made immediately available across all my other devices.

What I don’t like is that they aren’t saved. So, if you accidentally close a page (such as when fumbling to export it into a different group), it’s gone. That’s why you need this tip:

How to bookmark your open Safari Tabs

The best way to save a web page from within Safari is to bookmark the page. When working with Apple’s new Tab Groups, you’ll need to become accustomed to different ways of achieving this need on each Apple platform.

On iPad, do it like this:

To bookmark all the tabs you have open in your current Safari Tabs space on your iPad, you’ll need to do this:

• Tap and hold the address bar (not a page tab bar) until you see a contextual menu appear that offers to Copy, Add to Reading List, Add Bookmark and Add Bookmarks for XX tabs.
• To bookmark your open Safari Tabs, choose Add Bookmarks for XX Tabs.
• You’ll be able to choose a location and name for the collection on the next page, after which you press save.

If you are using an iPhone, do it this way:

To bookmark all the Safari Tabs you have open in your current Safari Tabs space on your iPhone, you’ll need a completely different approach:

• Tap and hold the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the browser.
• Choose Add Bookmarks for XX Tabs.
• Choose a location and name and press save.

And if you’re on a Mac…

How do you bookmark all your open Safari tabs on a Mac? While in the relevant Tag Group, you’ll need to shimmy your mouse up to the Menu bar, select Bookmarks, and then choose Add Bookmarks for these XX Tabs.

Summing up Tabs

While I find Safari Tabs more useful than anticipated, I think both the Tab and bookmark management functions should be made clearly and consistently available via the Share pane across all devices. This would reduce user friction and make for a smoother and more discoverable user experience.

In its present form, I can imagine people thinking they had saved a page by placing it in a Tab Group, only to find they hadn’t once they closed that page. 

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How To Add Safari Bookmarks On An IPhone Or IPod Touch

Published: October 19, 2023

How to Open Safari on an iPhone or iPod Touch

One of the first steps to adding bookmarks in Safari is to open the browser on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Safari is the default web browser on Apple devices, and it allows you to browse the internet with ease. Here’s how you can open Safari:

1. Locate the Safari app on your home screen. It has an icon that resembles a compass.

2. Tap on the Safari app icon to launch the browser. The app will open, and you will see the Safari interface.

Once Safari is open, you can start browsing the internet and accessing various websites. To add bookmarks, edit existing bookmarks, or organize them into folders, you need to know how to navigate Safari’s interface. The next sections will guide you through the steps to perform these actions.

Remember, the Safari app on your iPhone or iPod Touch offers various features and settings that can enhance your browsing experience. You can change the default search engine, customize your Safari preferences, and enable features like Reader Mode, Dark Mode, and more. Familiarize yourself with these options to make the most out of your Safari browsing experience.

Where to Find the Bookmarks Icon in Safari

Adding bookmarks in Safari allows you to quickly access your favorite websites with just a few taps. Before you can start adding bookmarks, you need to locate the bookmarks icon in the Safari interface. Here’s how:

1. Open Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch. If you’re not already in the browser, refer to the previous section for instructions on how to open Safari.

2. Look for the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. In the toolbar, you will find several icons such as back/forward buttons, the address bar, and the bookmarks icon.

3. Tap on the bookmarks icon, which looks like an open book. It is typically located in the middle of the toolbar.

Once you tap on the bookmarks icon, Safari will open the bookmarks menu, where you can access all your saved bookmarks, folders, and favorites. The bookmarks menu provides a convenient way to organize and manage your bookmarks for easy access. You can create new folders, rearrange bookmarks, and delete unnecessary ones.

It’s worth noting that you can also access the bookmarks menu by tapping on the address bar and then swiping upwards. This will reveal the bookmarks menu, along with your favorites and reading list, allowing you to quickly switch between different bookmarked websites.

Now that you know where to find the bookmarks icon in Safari, you can proceed to add, edit, and organize your bookmarks. The following sections will walk you through these steps, helping you manage your bookmarks efficiently.

How to Add a Bookmark in Safari

Adding bookmarks in Safari allows you to save and easily access your favorite websites. Here’s how you can add a bookmark in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch:

1. Open Safari and navigate to the webpage you want to bookmark. You can do this by typing the URL in the address bar or by searching for the website using a search engine.

2. Once you’re on the desired webpage, tap on the share icon at the bottom of the screen. The share icon looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards.

3. In the share menu that appears, scroll down and tap on the “Add Bookmark” option. You may need to swipe left on the bottom row of icons to reveal the “Add Bookmark” option.

4. Safari will show a pop-up window where you can customize the bookmark details. You can change the bookmark’s name, edit its URL, and choose the location where you want to save it.

5. By default, Safari will suggest a name for the bookmark based on the webpage’s title. You can keep the suggested name or type a more descriptive one that will help you recognize it easily.

6. To choose the location for the bookmark, tap on the “Location” field. Safari offers several options, including saving the bookmark to the bookmarks menu, the favorites bar, or a specific folder.

7. Once you have customized the bookmark’s details, tap “Save” to add the bookmark to Safari.

That’s it! The webpage is now added to your Safari bookmarks. You can access it anytime by tapping on the bookmarks icon and navigating to the appropriate folder or location where you saved it.

Adding bookmarks in Safari is a convenient way to keep track of your favorite websites, articles, or resources. Whether it’s a recipe you want to save, a news article you want to read later, or a webpage you frequently visit, Safari bookmarks make it easy to access them with just a few taps.

How to Edit a Safari Bookmark

As you use Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you may find the need to edit a bookmark’s details, such as its name or URL. Here’s how you can easily edit a Safari bookmark:

1. Open Safari and tap on the bookmarks icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This will open the bookmarks menu where all your saved bookmarks are located.

2. Navigate to the folder or location where the bookmark you want to edit is saved. You can use the search bar at the top to quickly find the bookmark by typing its name or related keywords.

3. Once you’ve located the bookmark, tap and hold on it for a few seconds until a menu appears. In the menu options, tap on “Edit”.

4. Safari will now display the editable fields for the bookmark. You can modify the bookmark’s name, URL, and even choose a different folder to move it to.

5. To change the bookmark’s name, simply tap on the existing name and type in the new desired name.

6. If you want to edit the bookmark’s URL, tap on the URL field and make the necessary changes. Take note that modifying the URL will update the webpage the bookmark directs to.

7. If you wish to move the bookmark to a different folder, tap on the “Location” field and select the desired folder from the available options.

8. Once you’ve made the necessary edits, tap on the “Done” button to save the changes to the bookmark.

That’s it! You have successfully edited a Safari bookmark on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The bookmark will now reflect the updated name, URL, and location.

Editing bookmarks is a great way to keep your bookmarks organized and up to date. Whether you want to correct a typo in the bookmark’s name or update the URL to a website, Safari allows you to easily make these modifications.

Remember, you can always revisit the bookmarks menu to edit or manage your bookmarks as needed. Safari provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to maintain a personalized browsing experience.

How to Create a New Folder for Safari Bookmarks

Organizing your bookmarks in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch is essential for easy access and effective browsing. One way to keep your bookmarks organized is by creating folders. Here’s how you can create a new folder for Safari bookmarks:

2. In the bookmarks menu, navigate to the location where you want to create the new folder. You can choose to create the folder in the bookmarks menu itself or within an existing folder.

3. Once you’ve reached the desired location, tap and hold on any bookmark within that location. After a moment, a menu will appear with various options.

4. From the menu options, tap on “New Folder”.

5. Safari will prompt you to enter a name for the new folder. Tap on the text field and type in a descriptive name for the folder. Choose a name that will help you easily identify the contents or purpose of the folder.

6. After entering the folder name, tap on the “Save” button to create the new folder.

That’s it! You have successfully created a new folder for Safari bookmarks. The folder will now appear in the location you selected, ready for you to add bookmarks or other folders to it.

Creating folders allows you to categorize and group similar bookmarks together. For example, you can create folders for different topics, websites, or even personal and work-related bookmarks. This organization method makes it easier to navigate and find the bookmarks you need.

Remember, you can always edit or delete folders if you no longer need them or if you want to reorganize your bookmarks. Safari gives you the flexibility to customize your bookmarks menu to suit your browsing habits and preferences.

How to Move Bookmarks to a Different Folder

As you continue to organize your bookmarks in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you may find the need to move bookmarks to different folders. This allows you to arrange your bookmarks in a way that makes the most sense to you. Here’s how you can easily move bookmarks to a different folder:

2. Navigate to the folder where the bookmark you want to move is currently located. You can use the search bar at the top to quickly find the bookmark by typing its name or related keywords.

4. Safari will now display the editable fields for the bookmark. To move the bookmark to a different folder, tap on the “Location” field.

5. A list of available folders will appear. Scroll through the list or use the search bar to find the folder you want to move the bookmark to.

6. Tap on the desired folder to select it. Safari will automatically update the bookmark’s location to the newly selected folder.

7. Once you have chosen the new folder, tap on the “Done” button to save the changes and move the bookmark.

That’s it! You have successfully moved a bookmark to a different folder in Safari. The bookmark will now be found in its new location within the bookmarks menu.

Moving bookmarks between folders allows you to reorganize your bookmarks based on your preferences and browsing habits. You can create new folders or rearrange existing ones to better suit your needs.

Remember, Safari also allows you to nest folders within other folders, providing even more flexibility and organization options. Experiment with different folder structures to find the configuration that works best for you.

By effectively moving bookmarks to different folders, you can maintain a well-organized bookmarks menu, ensuring quick and easy access to your favorite websites and resources.

How to Delete a Safari Bookmark

Over time, you may accumulate bookmarks in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch that are no longer relevant or useful. In such cases, it’s important to learn how to delete bookmarks to keep your bookmarks menu organized. Here’s how you can easily delete a Safari bookmark:

2. Navigate to the location where the bookmark you want to delete is saved. You can use the search bar at the top to quickly find the bookmark by typing its name or related keywords.

3. Once you’ve located the bookmark, tap and hold on it for a few seconds until a menu appears. In the menu options, tap on “Delete”.

4. Safari will display a confirmation prompt asking if you want to delete the bookmark. Tap on “Delete” again to confirm the deletion.

That’s it! You have successfully deleted a Safari bookmark on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The bookmark will no longer be available in your bookmarks menu.

Deleting bookmarks that you no longer need helps keep your bookmarks menu clutter-free and makes it easier to find the bookmarks that are most relevant to you. It’s a good practice to regularly review and remove unnecessary bookmarks to maintain an organized browsing experience.

Remember, deleting a bookmark is permanent, and it cannot be undone. Make sure to double-check before confirming the deletion to avoid accidentally removing bookmarks that you still want to keep.

In addition to deleting bookmarks one by one, Safari also offers the option to delete entire folders or clear all bookmarks. This can be useful if you want to remove multiple bookmarks at once or clean up your bookmarks menu entirely. Take advantage of these options to further streamline your bookmarks management in Safari.

How to Organize Safari Bookmarks into Favorites

Safari allows you to designate certain bookmarks as favorites, making it even easier to access your most frequently visited websites. By organizing bookmarks into favorites, you can have quick and convenient access to the websites that are most important to you. Here’s how you can organize Safari bookmarks into favorites on your iPhone or iPod Touch:

2. Navigate to the bookmark that you want to designate as a favorite. You can use the search bar at the top to quickly find the bookmark by typing its name or related keywords.

3. Once you’ve located the bookmark, tap and hold on it for a few seconds until a menu appears. In the menu options, tap on “Add to Favorites”.

4. Safari will automatically add the bookmark to your favorites section, which is accessible from the favorites tab in the toolbar.

5. To access your favorites, simply tap on the favorites tab in the toolbar. It is represented by a star icon.

6. In the favorites tab, you will find all the bookmarks that you have designated as favorites. You can tap on any of the bookmarks to quickly open the corresponding website.

7. To remove a bookmark from your favorites, tap and hold on it in the favorites tab until a menu appears. From the menu, tap on “Remove from Favorites”. The bookmark will be removed from your favorites section while still remaining in your bookmarks menu.

By organizing bookmarks into favorites, you can have instant access to the websites that are most important to you. Whether it’s your frequently visited sites, important resources, or favorite articles, keeping them as favorites ensures quick and easy access.

Remember, you can customize the order of your favorites by tapping and holding on a bookmark within the favorites tab and dragging it to a different position. This allows you to prioritize the websites that you access most frequently.

Organizing bookmarks into favorites is a great way to streamline your browsing experience, saving you time and effort when accessing your preferred websites on Safari.

How to Access Safari Bookmarks from the Favorites Tab

Accessing your bookmarks in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch is made easier through the use of the Favorites tab. This tab provides quick access to your favorite websites that you have designated as bookmarks. Here’s how you can access your Safari bookmarks from the Favorites tab:

1. Open Safari on your device and tap on the favorites tab in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. The favorites tab is represented by a star icon.

2. Tapping on the favorites tab will open the favorites menu, where you will find all the bookmarks you have designated as favorites.

3. In the favorites menu, you will see a list of your favorite websites, represented by their respective icons and names. You can scroll through the list to find the desired bookmark.

4. To access a bookmarked website, simply tap on its icon or name in the favorites menu. Safari will load the webpage and display it in the browser window.

5. If you have organized your bookmarks into folders, you can tap on a folder in the favorites menu to view the bookmarks contained within that folder. This allows for further categorization and easier navigation of your favorite websites.

6. In addition to individual bookmarks, the favorites menu may also include other sections such as Frequently Visited or Frequently Bookmarked. These sections provide quick access to websites you frequently visit or bookmark.

By accessing your bookmarks from the favorites tab, you can conveniently open your favorite websites without having to navigate through the bookmarks menu. This saves time and ensures quick and easy access to your preferred websites.

Remember, you can customize the websites that appear in the favorites tab by designating bookmarks as favorites or removing them as needed. This allows you to keep the most relevant and frequently visited websites at your fingertips.

Utilizing the favorites tab in Safari is an efficient way to manage and access your bookmarks. It provides a streamlined and organized approach to browsing, giving you quick access to your favorite websites whenever you need them.

How to Sync Safari Bookmarks with iCloud

Safari offers a convenient feature that allows you to sync your bookmarks across all your Apple devices using iCloud. By syncing your Safari bookmarks with iCloud, you can access your bookmarks on your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices seamlessly. Here’s how you can sync Safari bookmarks with iCloud:

1. On your iPhone or iPod Touch, go to the “Settings” app, which is represented by a gear icon on your home screen.

2. Scroll down and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the Settings menu. This will open your Apple ID settings.

3. In the Apple ID settings, tap on “iCloud”.

4. Scroll down and locate “Safari” in the list of apps using iCloud. Make sure the toggle switch next to “Safari” is turned on. This ensures that Safari bookmarks will be synced with iCloud.

5. On your other Apple devices, such as your iPad or Mac, make sure the same Apple ID is used, and iCloud syncing is enabled for Safari bookmarks as well.

6. Once iCloud syncing for Safari is enabled on all your devices, any changes you make to your Safari bookmarks, such as adding, editing, or deleting bookmarks, will automatically sync across all your devices.

That’s it! Your Safari bookmarks are now synced with iCloud, ensuring that you have access to the same bookmarks on all your Apple devices.

Syncing your Safari bookmarks with iCloud provides a seamless browsing experience. Not only does it keep your bookmarks consistent across devices, but it also allows you to easily switch between different Apple devices while maintaining access to your saved websites.

Additionally, iCloud syncing acts as a backup for your bookmarks. If you ever lose or replace your device, your Safari bookmarks will be restored when you sign in with your Apple ID and enable iCloud syncing for Safari.

Take advantage of this feature to keep your bookmarks up to date and accessible on all your Apple devices. Whether you’re browsing on your iPhone or working on your Mac, you’ll have your favorite websites at your fingertips.

How to Import Bookmarks from Another Browser to Safari

If you have been using a different web browser and now want to switch to Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch, you don’t have to worry about losing your bookmarks. Safari allows you to import bookmarks from other browsers, making it easy to transfer your saved websites. Here’s how you can import bookmarks from another browser to Safari:

1. Open Safari on your device and tap on the bookmarks icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

2. In the bookmarks menu, scroll to the bottom and tap on “Edit”.

3. Scroll down again and tap on “Import Bookmarks”.

4. Safari will present you with a list of browsers that you can import bookmarks from, such as Chrome or Firefox. Tap on the browser you want to import bookmarks from. If the browser you used is not listed, you can try exporting the bookmarks as an HTML file and then import that file into Safari.

5. Safari will begin the import process and retrieve bookmarks from the selected browser. The duration of the import process may vary depending on the number of bookmarks being imported.

6. Once the import is complete, Safari will display a message confirming the successful import of bookmarks. You can now access the imported bookmarks in Safari’s bookmarks menu.

That’s it! You have successfully imported bookmarks from another browser to Safari. You can now enjoy the convenience of having all your saved websites in Safari’s bookmarks menu.

Importing bookmarks allows you to seamlessly transition to Safari without losing your previously bookmarked websites. It’s particularly useful if you have been using a different browser and want to take advantage of Safari’s features and integration with other Apple devices.

Remember to periodically check for any updates or changes made to your bookmarks after the import. You can edit or rearrange the imported bookmarks to suit your preferences and ensure easy access to your favorite websites.

Safari’s ability to import bookmarks from other browsers streamlines the process of switching to Safari and ensures a smooth transition. Enjoy all the benefits and features that Safari has to offer while maintaining your carefully curated list of saved websites.

How to Export Safari Bookmarks

If you want to create a backup of your Safari bookmarks or transfer them to another device or browser, Safari allows you to easily export your bookmarks. By exporting your bookmarks, you can have a copy of your saved websites that can be imported into another browser or device. Here’s how you can export Safari bookmarks on your iPhone or iPod Touch:

3. Scroll down again and tap on “Export Bookmarks”.

4. Safari will display a pop-up window asking you to choose the method to export the bookmarks. You can choose to export the bookmarks as a file through various options, such as AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or other compatible apps on your device.

5. Select the preferred method for exporting the bookmarks. For example, if you choose Mail, a new email message with the bookmarks file attached will open. You can fill in the recipient’s email address or save the email as a draft for later use.

6. Tap on “Send” or the relevant option to proceed with the export process using the selected method.

That’s it! You have successfully exported your Safari bookmarks as a file. You can now save the exported bookmarks on your device or send them to another device or browser for importing.

Exporting your Safari bookmarks gives you the flexibility to create backups, transfer bookmarks between devices, or switch to a different browser while preserving your favorite websites. By having the bookmarks as a file, you can import them into another browser or device at a later time.

Keep in mind that the exported bookmarks file will usually be in HTML format, which is widely supported by most browsers and can be easily imported. The method of importing the bookmarks may vary depending on the browser or device you wish to import them into. Consult the documentation or support resources for the specific browser or device for instructions on how to import bookmarks.

Take advantage of Safari’s export bookmarks feature to ensure the safety and accessibility of your bookmarked websites.

How to Search for a Bookmark in Safari

As your collection of bookmarks grows in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch, it may become harder to find a specific bookmark manually. Luckily, Safari provides a search feature that allows you to quickly locate a bookmark based on its title or URL. Here’s how you can search for a bookmark in Safari:

1. Open Safari on your device and tap on the bookmarks icon in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. This will open the bookmarks menu where all your saved bookmarks are located.

2. On the bookmarks menu screen, look for the search bar at the top. Tap on the search bar to activate it and bring up the keyboard.

3. Type in the name or URL of the bookmark you want to find. As you type, Safari will automatically start filtering the bookmarks list based on your search query.

4. You should see the bookmarks list narrowing down as you type, showing only the bookmarks that match your search criteria. Tap on a bookmark to open the corresponding website.

5. If there are multiple bookmarks that match your search query, you can further narrow down the search results by continuing to type more specific keywords.

6. Once you have found the bookmark you were searching for, you can tap on it to access the website directly.

By utilizing the search feature in Safari, you can easily locate specific bookmarks without manually scrolling through your entire bookmarks list. It’s especially useful when you have a large number of bookmarks or when you want to find a bookmark quickly.

Remember, the search feature in Safari works not only for bookmark names but also for URLs. This means you can search for a bookmark by the website’s domain name or a specific keyword in the URL.

Search for bookmarks in Safari allows for efficient and precise browsing, helping you navigate and access your saved websites with ease.

How to Sort Safari Bookmarks Alphabetically

If your Safari bookmarks have become disorganized and finding specific bookmarks has become a challenge, you may want to consider sorting them alphabetically. Safari provides a convenient option to sort your bookmarks alphabetically, making it easier to locate and access your saved websites. Here’s how you can sort your Safari bookmarks alphabetically on your iPhone or iPod Touch:

2. On the bookmarks menu screen, scroll to the bottom and tap on “Edit”.

3. Scroll down again until you see the “Sort by” option. Tap on it to open the sorting options menu.

4. In the sorting options menu, choose “Title” to sort your bookmarks alphabetically based on the bookmark names.

5. Once you have selected the “Title” option, Safari will automatically rearrange your bookmarks in alphabetical order.

6. Tap on “Done” to save the changes and exit the editing mode.

That’s it! Your Safari bookmarks are now sorted alphabetically, making it easier to find and access specific websites among your saved bookmarks.

Sorting bookmarks alphabetically helps declutter your bookmarks menu and ensures a more organized browsing experience. Whether you have numerous bookmarks or just a few, sorting them alphabetically makes it simpler to navigate and locate the website you’re looking for.

Remember, you can also sort your bookmarks based on other criteria, such as URL or date added. This provides flexibility in organizing your bookmarks in different ways to suit your preferences.

Regularly sorting your Safari bookmarks alphabetically can help maintain an organized and efficient browsing experience, ensuring that your favorite websites are readily accessible whenever you need them.

How to Clear Safari Bookmarks

If you have accumulated a large number of bookmarks in Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch and want to start fresh or declutter your bookmarks menu, you have the option to clear your Safari bookmarks. Clearing your bookmarks removes all the saved websites, folders, and subfolders, allowing you to create a clean slate. Here’s how you can clear Safari bookmarks:

3. Once you are in the editing mode, you will see a red minus (“-“) symbol next to each bookmark. Tap on it to delete the individual bookmarks one by one.

4. If you want to delete an entire folder along with its contents, tap on the red minus (“-“) symbol next to the folder and confirm the deletion when prompted.

5. Continue deleting bookmarks and folders until you have removed all the bookmarks you wish to clear. You can swipe left on a bookmark or folder to reveal a delete option as well.

6. To exit the editing mode and save the changes, tap on “Done” at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

That’s it! You have successfully cleared your Safari bookmarks. Your bookmarks menu will now be empty, ready for you to start fresh and add new bookmarks as needed.

Clearing Safari bookmarks is ideal when you want to declutter your saved websites, remove outdated bookmarks, or simply create a clean slate for organizing your bookmarks more effectively. It gives you the opportunity to reassess and curate a new collection of bookmarks that better aligns with your browsing habits and interests.

Remember, clearing your bookmarks is a permanent action. Once cleared, your deleted bookmarks cannot be recovered unless you have a backup available. Make sure to carefully review your bookmarks before proceeding with the deletion.

By periodically clearing your Safari bookmarks, you can maintain a well-organized and efficient browsing experience, ensuring that you have easy access to your most relevant and up-to-date websites.

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6 Tips to Improve Your Safari Experience on iPhone

A ccessing the internet on an iPhone is made simple by Safari, Apple's native web browser; it does a great job of getting you started, but there are several other features that you can leverage to enhance your user experience.

Below, we'll list some valuable tips you can use to get the most out of Safari on your iPhone. So, let's get started.

1. Modify the Start Page

The start page is the first element you usually run into when launching Safari—it's the default screen if you've not used the browser before or didn't leave any tabs open after your last session. And the first step you can take in improving your Safari experience is to customize it.

Customizing the start page involves changing the background image and choosing the sections (listed below) you want the app to show. We've added descriptions to help you understand a little more about each section.

• Favorites : This section will show all your favorite websites and bookmarks which have been added to the Favorites section on your iPhone.
• Frequently Visited : This is a collection of searches and websites you've frequented in recent months. The information is said to be a mix from all your Apple devices if you've enabled iCloud.
• Shared with You : It works by finding links, images, music, and more, sent within the Messages app, and brings them up in relevant applications. For example, if someone texted you a link via iMessage, you'll find it in this section of the start page.
• Privacy Report : This section surfaces information on the trackers used by websites you've visited in the last 30 days and showcases when your iPhone—and other Apple devices—prevented them from profiling you.
• Siri Suggestions : You can find website suggestions based on your recent browsing history, bookmarks, and open tabs within this section if you choose to use them.
• Reading List : You can find the three latest additions to your Reading List in this section, with a Show All button available in case you want to view the other articles you've added to your read later list.
• iCloud Tabs : This feature showcases up to four most recent tabs open on each Apple device you own with iCloud enabled for Safari.

To begin customizing your Safari's start page, follow the steps listed below:

• Scroll down to the bottom of the Safari start page and tap Edit.
• Now, enable the desired sections using the toggles or reorder them by pressing (and dragging) the three horizontal lines.

If you want to experience Apple's Continuity feature , toggle on Use Start Page on All Devices at the top of the edit menu. This will ensure your start page is in sync across all devices connected to your iCloud account.

2. Create Tab Groups in Safari

The next step in improving Safari on iPhone is to create and use Tab Groups . The feature lets you bring order and control to tabs by allowing you to group similar ones—or those you often use together—into folders. Ideally, you can use the feature to separate search results and websites related to work from those you open during casual browsing.

To create a Tab Group, follow the steps listed below:

• View all your tabs by tapping the Tab button in the bottom-right corner.
• Now, tap the text box at the bottom of the screen—it mentions the number of tabs open.
• In the menu that appears, tap New Empty Tab Group or the second option, New Tab Group with X Tabs .
• Name the Tab Group according to your liking and hit Save .

The X in the second option will vary based on the number of tabs open when creating a Tab Group.

3. Use Safari Extensions

Like Chrome, you can install Safari extensions to improve your browsing experience. For those unaware, these are applications built for web browsers that bring additional functionality and make your life easier.

For example, you can install applications that scour the web for coupon codes and bring them up when you're making a purchase or add ones that help edit written content to ensure you aren't making silly errors.

Adding extensions to Safari on an iPhone is a bit different compared to installing and removing extensions in Safari on a Mac . To do this, follow the steps listed below:

• Go to Settings > Safari on your iOS device.
• On the next screen, find Extensions under the General subsection and tap on it.
• You'll now see a list of extensions available. In case you see no options, tap More Extensions to visit the Safari Extensions store.

You may sometimes see options without having installed an extension before; these are present due to an application—that offers Safari extensions—installed on your iPhone from before.

Once you've installed an extension, activate it in Settings using the same steps above and then do the following:

• Open Safari and tap the AA button in the address bar.
• Now, tap Manage Extensions and select the extension you want to activate.

4. Choose Websites to Automatically Use Reader

Reader in Safari is a nifty add-on that lets you read content from a website with minimal distractions and no ads. It makes the experience quite simple and offers options like changing the page color, font, and font size.

Activating Reader is quite simple; tap the AA button in the address bar when you're on a supported webpage and choose Show Reader . However, if you frequently visit a specific website, you can configure Safari to load all its webpages in Reader. Here's what you need to do:

• Open the desired website and tap the AA button.
• In the context menu that appears, tap Website Settings .
• Now, toggle on Use Reader Automatically . Each supported webpage will now open in Reader, making it easier to read the content.

5. Set Tabs to Open in Background

Despite it being easy to access AI tools like ChatGPT on mobile for learning about things, if you prefer getting deep into the weeds when doing research, you may want to view many of the following webpages in new tabs.

By default, opening a new tab via a hyperlink will leave the old tab behind and move you to the new tab. While this behavior is fine, it can feel like a chore if you'd like to open multiple results from a search page.

Fortunately, you can change this behavior. Here's what you need to do:

• Open the Settings app, and scroll down to the Safari option.
• On this page, under the Tabs subsection, tap on Open Links .
• Now, choose In Background .

6. Configure Safari to Automatically Close Tabs

Lastly, while the ability to open many tabs in Safari is a boon, knowing ways to organize your browser and keeping it clutter-free can help you focus better and increase productivity. And keeping only a few tabs open can be a part of this regime.

Safari on iPhone also helps with this, with the ability to automatically close tabs after a set period of time; we've detailed the steps to activate the feature below:

• On this page, under the Tabs subsection, tap on Close Tabs .
• Now, choose from the available options: After One Day , After One Week , or After One Month .

Become a Safari Power User With These Changes

Each customization method listed above will help improve your Safari experience, be it with a new background image that makes the app feel more personal or a setting that keeps it clutter-free.

Overall, Safari is an excellent browser that can be made even better for power users with a few changes. And some of Apple's exclusive features make a strong case for the app, especially if you're a Mac user.

This Safari extension helps fix my Reddit experience now that Apollo is gone

Make Reddit bearable again.

Browsing Reddit on my iPhone used to be an enjoyable experience. Not by using the official Reddit app, you understand – that was (and still is) a nightmare – but by using the much-beloved Apollo app. Yet since Reddit jealously forced Apollo’s developer to shutter the app, I’ve been left in something of a no man’s land.

Using the Reddit app isn’t really an option, as it’s so full of ads and irritating design features that I’ve long since given up on it. But the other alternative – browsing the site in Safari – has its own problems, mainly relating to those incredibly annoying nagging pop-ups that beg you to launch the official app. We’ve been over this Reddit, your app sucks, I’m not going to use it.

For a long time, I was at a loss for what to do. Until, that is, I discovered a handy little Safari extension called Sink It for Reddit . Install this app, tweak a few options, and your browsing experience is freshened up and made a whole lot more bearable. It’s not quite as good an experience as using Apollo was (but then again, what is?), but it’s lured me back to Reddit without requiring me to shore up the official app’s download count. That alone is a win.

What does Sink It for Reddit do?

Sink It for Reddit automatically removes all of those annoying banners telling you to try the Reddit app. These sections take up significant portions of the screen and interrupt your browsing, but with Sink It for Reddit, they’re gone in a flash.

But it offers much more than just automatic banner banishment. You can block ads and promoted content, hide the navigation bar for a more immersive view, add a ‘back to top’ button so you don’t have to endlessly scroll upwards, and much more.

Some of my favorite tweaks relate to comments. I love that Sink It adds color coding to comment threads, making it very easy to keep track of who is replying to whom. You can add a button that scrolls to the next parent comment in a thread, automatically collapse auto-mod posts, and show images inline instead of seeing <image> tags wherever you look.

There are a bunch of other improvements found in the app, and combined they make Sink It an all-in-one fix-up shop for Reddit. I’ve gotten so used to some of its tweaks that I occasionally forget that they’re not native features, that’s how good it is.

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The same developer has also launched Sink It for Twitter/X , which takes a similar approach of nuking X’s most irritating features and making the experience on Safari much more pleasant (well, apart from all the weirdos and vitriol, but that’s well beyond the developer’s remit).

As great as Sink It for Reddit is, it doesn’t quite hit Apollo’s level of greatness. But in a world where Reddit is cracking down on almost any competitors to its own (frankly awful) official app, it’s a welcome addition to my Home Screen. If you’re sick of the way Reddit works but still love its content and community, it’s a great app to try.

How to use Sink It for Reddit

• First of all, open the Settings app and go to Safari > Extensions . Tap Sink It for Reddit , then enable all the toggles. Make sure reddit.com and Other Websites are also set to Allow in the Permissions section
• Now, open Sink It for Reddit and tap the red Sink It Settings button . Here you’ll find all of the app’s tweaks divided into categories
• Try tapping the Comments Upgrades button . Go through the list of adjustments and enable any that catch your eye. All your changes are applied automatically, there’s no Save button you have to press. You can now go to the other settings sections and make any changes you want
• While most settings are enabled or disabled using a simple toggle, you can also add to your lists of favorite subreddits and banned subreddits using the relevant sections in Sink It’s settings
• You’ll notice that some settings have colored dots next to them. These indicate which version of Reddit the features are supported on. Green dots refer to the new unified user interface (UI), while yellow ones are for old Reddit only. Red dots work for both old and new UIs on desktop, while blue dots denote support for both old and new UIs on mobile

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iOS System Data bug stealing your iPhone storage? Here are 5 solutions

There’s been an iOS bug for years that gobbles up a big percentage of an iPhone’s available storage. The issue persists in iOS 17.4 and 17.5 but fortunately, there are solutions that don’t involve wiping your iPhone. Here’s how to fix the iPhone System Data storage bug.

Across Apple’s Community forums , Reddit , and more, iOS users have complained about the iPhone System Data storage bug for years (some reports date back to iOS 13). I haven’t had trouble with the bug until iOS 17.3-17.5 where I’ve seen up to 60 GB of storage eaten up by iOS System Data.

And it’s not just a reporting bug, the storage used by System Data is unusable. Unlike the cache in individual iOS apps or Apple apps like Safari, there’s no button to quickly empty System Data. Here’s how Apple describes what it’s used for:

System Data includes caches, logs and other resources currently in use by the system. This value will fluctuate according to system needs.

Apple hasn’t offered an official solution to the problem, but there are several ways to resolve the issue. We’ll start from the simplest and quickest option to more involved tactics.

How to fix the iPhone System Data storage bug

You can see how much storage System Data is using on your iPhone by heading to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Go to the very bottom > System Data

• Head back to iPhone Storage > System Data to see if that’s helped
• This alone has worked to reduce my System Data by over 50 GB (but sometimes in days or weeks it will inflate again with further restarts helping)
• Head to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages > 1 year or 30 Days
• Some users report having success with deleting and reinstalling Apple TV to clear the cache and doing the same with apps like Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Slack, etc.
• Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data (note: this impacts any sites you were logged into, etc.)
• Via Reddit user Vertsix , there is a more complex “date trick” that seems to work reliably to purge iOS System Data – make sure to follow the steps as described to avoid losing iMessages in the process

Above is my before and after power cycling my iPhone – 60.58 GB to 8GB usage for System Data.

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Using Apple’s iCloud Passwords Outside Safari

We regularly recommend using a password manager like 1Password, and for good reason. Passkeys may eventually take over—and I hope to explore them soon—but until that time, we’re stuck with passwords, and managing them manually is less secure and vastly more work. For many years, solutions like 1Password, BitWarden, Dashlane, and LastPass (which I no longer recommend—see “ LastPass Publishes More Details about Its Data Breaches ,” 3 March 2023) fell into the must-have category.

Apple’s Keychain Access utility has long provided basic password management capabilities in macOS but has never been particularly usable. With macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15, Apple gave passwords a better user-facing interface in System Preferences and Safari on the Mac and the Settings app on the iPhone and iPad. Although the settings screens are labeled Passwords and the iCloud-based password syncing feature is called iCloud Keychain, Apple doesn’t seem to have a formal name for the totality of these password management features, making it hard to talk about them in the same sentence as something like 1Password. For this article, I will use the name iCloud Passwords for reasons that will soon become obvious.

Although iCloud Passwords didn’t—and still doesn’t—have full feature parity with third-party password managers, it was pretty good. It offered all the basics, such as auto-fill, editing, searching, and even syncing through iCloud Keychain. Over time, Apple added support for one-time passwords, password sharing, and more. Importantly, it’s also completely free.

Despite these improvements, iCloud Passwords suffered in one significant way: it worked only in Safari. On the iPhone and iPad, that wasn’t a problem because other Web browsers relied on the same WebKit engine as Safari. (Apple also allowed Safari to treat third-party password managers as first-class alternatives.) But Mac users who wanted to use Chromium-based browsers like Arc, Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi, or Mozilla’s Firefox couldn’t take advantage of iCloud Passwords.

In 2021, Apple released the iCloud Passwords extension for Google Chrome, but only for Windows. In July 2023, Apple updated it to version 2.0, adding support for Mac versions of Google Chrome running in macOS 14 Sonoma. Although I’m happy with 1Password, I’ve been using iCloud Passwords for the past month in Arc to see if I could recommend iCloud Passwords for those who don’t rely on Safari. While I miss features from 1Password, the answer is yes: iCloud Passwords works fine. At least that’s true for me—I see reviews on the Chrome Web Store page that claim it doesn’t work or broke after some update, but I’ve been using it long enough that I’m comfortable saying it’s functional.

Although Apple released iCloud Passwords only for Chromium browsers—and it seems to work equally as well in all the variants I’ve tried—the company has done nothing for Firefox users. However, an independent developer named Aurélien recently published a Firefox add-on also called iCloud Passwords , so that’s an option for those running Sonoma or recent versions of Windows—it doesn’t work for earlier versions of macOS. It’s not yet well-known, with only 716 users last I checked (versus 2 million for the iCloud Passwords Chrome extension), but I’ve installed it and verified that it works. Although I’m a little hesitant to recommend an independent add-on that interacts with a system-wide password store, it’s open source, and anyone can view its code on GitHub .

Passwords Settings

Before we get to the specifics of using iCloud Passwords in a Chromium browser, I want to review the basics of password management in macOS. You access your passwords in System Settings > Passwords or Safari > Settings > Passwords —they’re the same—and you must authenticate every time you go there. Touch ID or Apple Watch authentication makes that a lot easier.

Let’s look at all the options from the top:

• Search field: Use this to find logins in the list below by searching for the site name or username. Unlike 1Password, you can’t search for strings contained in your passwords.
• + menu: Choose New Password or New Shared Group as desired. Most of the time, you’ll create new logins while setting up an account on a website—iCloud Passwords offers to remember the login information for you. More on shared groups shortly.
• ••• menu: Apple puts the Import and Export commands in this unhelpfully labeled menu. The import/export format is CSV, and Apple warns that exported passwords will be stored unencrypted. (As an aside, I think using + and ••• to label menus is borderline criminal interface design, but it’s just one of many decisions in System Settings that will make its designers first up against the wall when the revolution comes.)

Nothing in Passwords Settings will set the world on fire, but Apple has provided a solid set of basic features.

iCloud Passwords in a Browser

To autofill your passwords in a Chromium browser like Arc, Brave, or Google Chrome, you need to install Apple’s iCloud Passwords extension from the Chrome Web Store. That’s as simple as clicking the Add to Chrome button and acknowledging that you want to install when prompted.

How you interact with extensions varies a bit by browser, though most let you add them to a toolbar. In Chromium browsers other than Arc (which has a bug in this area), clicking a login form displays a notification that you can click to enable Password AutoFill. Arc has no such toolbar, but choosing Extensions > iCloud Passwords has the same effect as clicking the toolbar button or the notification.

However you invoke it, iCloud Passwords presents you with two dialogs: a system-level dialog with a verification code and a browser-level dialog into which you enter it. If you make a mistake typing, you’re instantly presented with another code.

Although this verification approach is straightforward, it’s required for every launch of the Web browser, so you may end up typing a lot of verification codes. It’s much easier to use biometric authentication via Touch ID or an Apple Watch in 1Password; I presume other password managers also support biometric authentication.

Once you’ve enabled Password AutoFill, it’s trivially easy to use. Just click in a login form, and iCloud Passwords detects that action and presents you with passwords that match the domain of the site you’re on. Click one to enter its information in the login form fields. Typically, only a single password will appear, but if you have multiple logins at different sites within the same domain, as I do in the screenshot below, you get to pick one.

(As an aside, this domain detection is one of the key reasons to use a password manager—they can’t be fooled into helping you enter a password onto a malicious site pretending to be something else. A human might not notice, but app1e.com isn’t apple.com in the eyes of a password manager.)

If a login form has both a username and password field, iCloud Passwords will autofill both. If the login process first requires you to enter your username, followed by the password after a form or page refresh, you’ll likely have to click again to autofill the password separately. 1Password is better at injecting the password into the second field that appears without requiring manual intervention.

One last thing. If you need to create a new account, iCloud Passwords almost always notices and offers to save your credentials. What it doesn’t do, unfortunately, is create a secure password for you. Instead, it suggests creating a strong password in System Settings > Passwords or opening the page in Safari (below left, ignore the broken graphic icon). Indeed, Safari automatically generates strong passwords and saves them to your password collection when you click Use Strong Password (below right). So, the better part of valor is to switch to Safari when creating new accounts and then switch back to log in with the new credentials. If you instead use System Settings > Passwords , you’ll have to click the + menu, choose New Password, click the Create Strong Password button, copy the password, switch back to your browser, and paste the password.

Limitations Compared to Other Password Managers

I’ve mentioned a few ways that iCloud Passwords fails to match up to the likes of 1Password, but let’s collect all of them here so you get a sense of the difference. iCloud Passwords:

• Generates many more verification requests.
• Doesn’t support biometric authentication, so those verification requests can be answered only by typing in a six-digit code. (Although the code may be easier than typing in a master password.)
• Isn’t quite as capable of autofilling login fields separated by a form or page refresh.
• Sometimes fails to offer to save a manual login.

Supports only logins, unlike other password managers, which can store many other types of private information, such as identity cards, medical record cards, bank accounts, API credentials, secure notes, and even documents.

• Can’t autofill credit card or address information.

You can work around this last limitation using browser features. Chromium browsers can all autofill payment methods and addresses, but by default, iCloud Passwords blocks those features from working, even though it won’t help you in that department. If you circumvent the iCloud Passwords block on browser autofill, you can get the best of both worlds. Follow these steps:

• In your Chromium browser, navigate to the Extensions page, usually by choosing Window > Extensions . In Arc, it’s Extensions > Manage Extensions .

Once you’ve done all that, you should be in a situation where iCloud Passwords autofills your login credentials, and your browser autofills credit card information and addresses. The browser-level interface looks a little different but works well—you simply click in a credit card or address field and then click the desired set of information from the pop-up.

Now that I’ve written this article, I fully admit that I’m going to disable iCloud Passwords and revert to 1Password because it’s easier to use and autofills more information. Plus, my nearly 1000 logins are stored in 1Password—I’ve been using 1Password’s Quick Access pop-up to find and enter credentials in Arc logins so iCloud Passwords could remember them. In the past month, I’ve migrated 73 logins to iCloud Passwords, and although those take care of most of my day-to-day logins, I never get through a week without having to bring more over from 1Password.

But it’s clear that with the addition of the iCloud Passwords extension for Chromium browsers and some judicious browser configuration for payment methods and addresses, it’s entirely possible to rely on Apple’s free password management tools.

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Comments About Using Apple’s iCloud Passwords Outside Safari

Notable replies.

Since I use Safari 99% of the time and have simple needs for a password manager, keychain works very well for me. I also don’t use any non-Apple platforms or Chromium browsers.

My objection to 1Password is based on two principles I try to adhere to: I really don’t like subscription apps and like even less electron based apps, which I consider to be poor Mac citizens. Even though I have 36 GB of RAM on my M3 Pro, it irks me to use a lazily created app which uses electron and, to add insult to injury, needs a subscription fee (even if it is not large).

So far, these principles have not inhibited me in any way in my choice of apps I run on my Mac.

Thank you for yet another thoughtful and informative article.

Don’t beat around the bush, tell me what you really think.

While I agree with you, I would emphasize that what makes “using + and ••• to label menus” a capital crime is to have no hint appear when one hovers over the cryptic symbol.

The Keychain app has for years supported secure notes which offers a safe haven for that kind of information. However, it is true that it unfortunately does not sync to an iOS front-end even when users have iCloud Keychain turned on. So that makes it Mac-only which limits its usefulness I guess.

Of course Notes also offers secure notes and they can hold all kinds of information (including images, PDFs, etc.) and they sync very nicely across iCloud to other devices you have connected to your Apple ID.

For me the greatest limitation of Apple’s inbuilt password manager / keychain is that it is secured by your Mac password. This means that if you take your Mac in for repairs and the technician needs your computer password, they can access all your Keychain passwords as well. In many cases this can be prevented by setting up a separate administrator account, but most home users don’t know to do this and technicians rarely encourage it.

My customers with password managers have bigger issues with passwords than my customers just using keychain-password settings. I juse keychain because I would rather change a password than somehow “find” one and reuse. (this happens more often than expected) - How secure is Chrome/Firefox/etc password management ? You only know of security of these things in past tense. None of these managers resolve the bigger problem - when stuff is breached or a password is ‘uncoordinated’ - there is no AI crawler to remove breachs or faulted passwords. My wife’s online stock manager password system routinely locks you out forever if three attempts fail and then you have to contact a PERSON who then generates a new password request via snailmail. I have their system fail on my (with the correct password-so i imagine an acceptance glitch on their end creates this havoc) The availability of Password in a browser is inherently a security issue in itself. (small bias: don’t entirely feel anything from Alphabet is 'reliable" as to security - my old edict “The Google giveth - the Google taketh away” still stands.) I do trust Apple’s “values system” though.

I use to use 1 Password Application but switched to Enpass and have had no real problems with it on my Mac Studio running Sonoma. I have used it for over two years now and am wondering why you haven’t mentioned it yet? I also use it on my iPhone and Love the fact that is keeps everything updated on both my desk top computer and my iPhone. Is there some potential problem with this software that I am not aware of?

Respectfully yours Timothy Freitas

Thanks - this is a great introduction to something I didn’t realize was built into Ventura; I had been using Keychain and the Password Manager built into Firefox. Since I find it loaded with the contents of Keychain, I now have a nicer interface to work with. I wish it worked with Firefox.

I did find one thing I consider a problem. All the passwords I checked were listed as last modified 11/28/21, which presumably was the date the password file was created. That unfortunately wiped out the earlier dates when the passwords were created, so I have lost any indication of how old the passwords were created. I often find I need that to pick out passwords that are obsolete because the web site has been redesigned and no longer uses that page.

Purely because I have no experience with Enpass and it doesn’t come up in discussions here as a common choice for password managers. I’ve never heard anything particularly bad about it, though.

As you can see, there are a LOT of options.

Have you tried the iCloud Passwords add-on I mention briefly in the article?

Thanks for your input. BTW I have always respected TidBITS and trusted their reviews and advice.

Respectfully Yours Timothy Freitas

I’m still on Ventura, and you said the add-on required Sonora. The last I have heard, Mail still has problems in Sonora, and I don’t want to risk Mail problems.

Ah, sorry, missed that fact. I suspect the iCloud Passwords extension and add-on leverage some new API in Sonoma, but I don’t know for sure.

Hey Adam, Thanks for the article.

My opinion: Apple is providing too little (or too much), too late.

Like you, I am perfectly happy with my 1Password app. Also, while you mention the Apple iClouds Passwords is “free”, this means no financial purchase is necessary. But the feature is not free, in terms of the effort of moving one’s entire set of passwords over to the Apple feature, which apparently would include a learning curve, as well.

Wishing you clear skies on 08 Apr 2024.

I stopped using Apples password manager and went to a app called StrongPassword.app. Strong Password . It has what I need, but eventually passcodes with take over as they have on Gmail

Hey Adam – In the Password Options paragraph, you wrote: “… I’m intrigued by the “Use passwords and passkeys from” section. iCloud Keychain is the only option here … Perhaps Apple will open up macOS to others in the future.”

Well Sonoma actually does have this:

I use Strongbox (by Phoebe Code Ltd.) on my Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The option shown in the screenshot allows me to use Strongbox to autofill on Safari. Plus Strongbox has extensions for Chrome and Firefox.

I believe you still have to have iCloud Keychain enabled as well (and Apple makes it a little clunky when adding new entries from a website). But the overall UX with Strongbox is quite nice.

Yup, essentially going to say this. Strongbox already has an extension, but it’s nice to have options. I don’t like Apple’s extension very much because it’s invasive (turns off Chrome’s autofill until you configure it otherwise, constant prompt for the verification code from the system) but otherwise it’s serviceable enough. Naturally the Safari experience is a great deal more luscious.

Interesting! I wonder what other password managers do this—1Password does not. Perhaps it’s a way that apps that haven’t already put effort into autofill can take advantage of Apple’s built-in code.

I think I’ve tried out several that supported it. I know KeePassium does because I just checked for other apps showing up there on my computer.

For those of you who are using Apple’s password manager and are looking for an easier way to access the password database without digging through Settings, here is a link to a video that shows how to make a password app using Shortcuts and put it right in your Dock. Password app for iPhone and Mac

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