Safari on iPhone forgets website logins

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Safari on iPhone forgets website logins

I have online accounts with two news organisations, which I access using Safari synced between an iMac, an iPad and two iPhones (11 and 13). Latest OS on all of them.

On the iMac, after logging into both accounts initially, I've never had to do so again.

On the iPhones, both logins soon get forgotten and I have to log in as though for the first time. The login may last a few hours or even a day or more, but it's variable and unpredictable.

This happens only when using Safari – Firefox on the iPhones remembers my logins indefinitely.

Things I have already tried, unsuccessfully:

* Turn off adblocker (Crystal)

* Clear website data

* Turn off 'Prevent cross-site tracking'

Posted on Sep 11, 2026 5:56 AM

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Answer 1

WheelieNick

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Sep 11, 2026 1:36 PM in response to Tanavino

Try this

go to Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection. If it is set to "All Browsing," change it to "Private Browsing" or "Off".

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Answer 2

Tanavino Author

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Sep 11, 2026 11:38 PM in response to WheelieNick

It was set to Private Browsing on both phones. But I think private browsing could be at the root of this problem. I was completely unaware of its significance, and I've sometimes been using it unknowingly. Now I've been alerted to it, and know how to avoid using it by accident, I'll see if it solves the problem. It will take a day or two to be sure.

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