HT203519: iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List

Learn about iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List
Frank Lowney
Level 1 (113 points)

Q: How do I delete iCloud synched Safari bookmarks on MacOS X so that they don't return?

First, I turn off bookmark sync on all of my devices (MacPro, MacBook Pro, 2 iPads and an iPod touch). The iOS devices ask if I want to delete bookmarks and I say "tes."

 

Second, I start deleting all of the many, many dupes and unwanted bookmarks.  After great effort, I am satisfied with the result.

 

Third, I turn bookmark syncing back on for my MacPro. That's when the deleted bookmarks start returning.  It's veritable whac-a-mole game but it isn't much fun at all.

 

I need to clean up  my act but iCloud won't let me do it.

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 12 TB Disk Space

Posted on May 28, 2013 6:43 PM

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Frank Lowney

Q: How do I delete iCloud synched Safari bookmarks on MacOS X so that they don't return?

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  • by randers4,

    randers4 randers4 May 28, 2013 7:00 PM in response to Frank Lowney
    Level 9 (62,845 points)
    May 28, 2013 7:00 PM in response to Frank Lowney

    Delete the bookmarks you don't want from one of your devices while you are still syncing bookmarks on all your devices.  The bookmarks will be deleted from iCloud and your synced devices as you delete them (although their may be a bit of a time lag).