Address bar goes blank in Safari

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Address bar goes blank in Safari

Whenever I enter a website address into the search bar in Safari or click on a bookmark in the Favourites bar, the page I have selected will begin to load for a split second, then the address bar will go blank and the Tab I have open will also remain blank as if I have just opened a new Tab.

In order to get a webpage to load, I often have to enter the website address a second time, or click on a bookmark a second time.

My software is all up to date, still having this issue.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Sep 1, 2023 9:42 AM

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J_Johnnyboy

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Sep 2, 2023 10:35 AM in response to jclayson

Hi jclayson,

Since Safari is not loading pages as expected on your MacBook Air, we recommend that you try the steps in the link below.

If Safari doesn't open a page or work as expected on your Mac - Apple Support

To perform the steps in the article we suggested above, click and open the link, read the subheadings below, and try each step.

1) Reload the page

2) Install software updates and restart

3) Check Safari extensions

4) Test with a private window

5) Check Safari settings

6) Check iCloud Private Relay

7) Check VPN or other security software

8) Check network settings

The reason why we are recommending the steps above is because they will show you what to do if Safari doesn't open a page or work as expected on your Mac.

If you’re still experiencing the same issue, then give the steps here a try: Change Users & Groups settings on Mac - Apple Support

Please let us know the outcome after giving the above steps a try.

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.

Cheers!

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