iPhone Browsing History Removal Guide

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Web browsers on our iPhones automatically keep track of the websites we visit, storing this info as ‘history’. This is handy for quickly revisiting sites, but sometimes you might want to clear it, especially for privacy. iPhones have great security, but browsing data can still be seen if not managed properly.

Regularly deleting your browser history can be a pain. A better way to handle this is using Private or Incognito mode, which stops the browser from logging what you do online. While this hides your history from anyone else using your device, your internet provider might still be able to see the sites you visit.

This guide will walk you through how to clear your browsing history on your iPhone for Safari, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Just so you know, once the history is gone, it cannot be brought back.

Method 1: Using Private or Incognito Mode

Private browsing prevents your browser from saving your history in the first place, making it the most effective way to manage your browsing privacy. Most browsers in the App Store have this feature. Here’s how to use it in Safari and Google Chrome:

Switching to private mode on Safari

1. Open Safari and tap the ‘Tabs’ icon at the bottom right.
   
   
2. In the Tabs view, tap ‘Private’ at the bottom left.
   
   
3. Tap the ‘+’ icon to open a new private browsing tab.
   
   
4. ‘Private Browsing Mode’ will be shown below the address bar, confirming you’re browsing privately.
   
   

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Switching to incognito mode on Google Chrome

1. Launch Google Chrome and tap the ‘Tabs’ icon at the bottom.
   
   
2. In the Tabs view, tap the ‘Incognito’ icon, located left of the tab count at the top.
   
   
3. Tap the ‘+’ icon at the bottom to open a new incognito tab.
   
   
4. You’re now in incognito mode; your history won’t be saved on the device.
   
   

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Method 2: Deleting Browsing History Manually

If you prefer, you can also delete your browsing history manually. Here are the steps for each browser:

Deleting history for Safari on iPhone

1. Open the ‘Settings’ app from your home screen.
   
   
2. Scroll down and tap on ‘Safari’ from the list of apps.
   
   
3. Under ‘Privacy & Security’, tap ‘Clear History and Website Data’.
   
   
4. In the confirmation pop-up, select ‘Clear History and Data’ to complete the process.
   
   

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Deleting history for Microsoft Edge on iPhone

1. Open Microsoft Edge and tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom.
   
   
2. From the menu, tap on the ‘History’ icon, second from the left.
   
   
3. In the History section, tap the ‘Delete’ icon (trash bin) at the top right.
   
   
4. When the confirmation dialog appears, select ‘Clear’ to remove your browsing history.
   
   

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Deleting history for Google Chrome on iPhone

1. Open Google Chrome and tap the three-dot menu icon at the bottom right.
   
   
2. From the menu, select ‘History’.
   
   
3. In the History view, tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’ at the bottom.
   
   
4. Choose your desired time range and the types of data you want to delete. Then, tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’.
   
   
5. In the confirmation, tap ‘Clear Browsing Data’ again to confirm.
   
   

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Deleting history for Firefox on iPhone

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and tap the three-line menu icon at the bottom right.
   
   
2. From the menu, tap on ‘Settings’.
   
   
3. Under the ‘Privacy’ section, select ‘Data Management’.
   
   
4. Scroll down and tap ‘Clear Private Data’ at the bottom.
   
   
5. When the confirmation pop-up appears, tap ‘OK’ to clear your browsing data.
   
   

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Other browsers have similar private browsing options, so you can keep your privacy without needing to constantly delete your history. Whether you choose to clear your history manually or use private mode, these steps will help protect your personal info.