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Clear Safari Browsing History and KEEP Website Data on iPad

Hello. Is there a way to clear Safari browsing data but KEEP the website data on iPad or iPhone?


On a Mac, you can clear browsing history by choosing History > Clear History. But if you hold the Option key before selecting Clear History, you can clear history and keep website data.


Is there a similar option for iOS?


Thanks.

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 6:37 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2023 6:58 AM

iOS/iPadOS is less granular in deletion of browsing history and associated website data. You can find information about clearing history and cached data here:

Clear your cache in Safari on iPad - Apple Support

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 5, 2023 6:58 AM in response to callaway

iOS/iPadOS is less granular in deletion of browsing history and associated website data. You can find information about clearing history and cached data here:

Clear your cache in Safari on iPad - Apple Support

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Clear Safari Browsing History and KEEP Website Data on iPad

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