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Clear iOS Safari Browsing History but KEEP Website Data?

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.


iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 6:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2023 9:56 AM

No. iOS/iPadOS does not provide granular control of 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 9:56 AM in response to callaway

No. iOS/iPadOS does not provide granular control of 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 iOS Safari Browsing History but KEEP Website Data?

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