How to Manage Safari History on macOS

Safari has long been the standard web browser for macOS. Here’s how to manage Safari’s history on a Mac:

How to Use Private Browsing in Safari

To prevent websites from appearing in the browser history, use Private Browsing. To open a private window in Safari, go to File > New Private Window, or use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+N. When you close the private window, Safari doesn’t remember your search history, the web pages you visited, or any autofill information. The only distinguishing feature of the new window is that the address bar is tinted dark gray. The browsing history for all tabs in this window remains private.

How to Manage History in Safari on iOS Devices

The Safari app is part of the iOS operating system used in the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. To manage the Safari browsing history on an iOS device:

How to Use Private Browsing in Safari on iOS Devices

You can also use Private Browsing in iOS to prevent your Safari search history and web data from being saved: