How to Delete Safari Browsing History and Data on iPhone and iPad with a Simple Shortcut

Are you tired of the hassle involved in manually deleting Safari browsing history and data on your iPhone or iPad? You're not alone. Deleting Safari browsing history is an essential step in maintaining privacy, but it can be a tedious task that requires multiple steps. Fortunately, Apple's Shortcuts app provides a way to simplify this process with a custom shortcut.

Thanks to OJISAN SEIUCHI, we know which URL to run to delete Safari browsing history and data on iOS and iPadOS devices. By running a specific URL in Safari, you can execute the corresponding preference settings on your device. In this article, we'll show you how to create a Siri shortcut that will let you quickly delete Safari browsing history and data with just one tap.

Creating a Siri Shortcut to Delete Safari Browsing History

To get started, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down and select 'Safari,' then tap on 'Clear History and Website Data.' You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to delete your browsing history and data. Tap 'Clear' to proceed.

Now, let's create a Siri shortcut to simplify this process. Open the Shortcuts app and tap the '+' icon in the top-right corner to create a new shortcut. Give your shortcut a name, such as 'Delete Safari History.'

Next, add an action to your shortcut by tapping the '+' icon again. Search for 'Open URL' and select it from the list of actions. Enter the URL `safari-private-browsing://delete-history-and-data` in the URL field.

Add another action to your shortcut by tapping the '+' icon again. This time, search for 'Confirm' and select it from the list of actions. Give your confirmation dialog a title, such as 'Delete Safari History.'

Your shortcut is now complete. To use it, simply say 'Hey Siri, delete my safari history' or tap the shortcut's icon in the Shortcuts app.

Why Delete Safari Browsing History?

Deleting Safari browsing history and data may seem like a hassle, but it's an essential step in maintaining your online privacy. When you browse the web, websites can save cache on your device that can be used to track your online activity. By deleting your browser history, you can prevent these trackers from creating a digital profile of your online behavior.

Your iPhone and iPad also provide built-in features to help prevent online tracking. For example, iOS and iPadOS devices are designed to prevent online trackers from tracking you across websites. However, even with these features in place, it's still important to regularly delete your browser history to maintain your privacy.

Deleting Safari browsing history and data is a simple task that can be automated using Apple's Shortcuts app. By creating a Siri shortcut, you can quickly and easily delete your browser history with just one tap. Remember to regularly delete your browser history to maintain your online privacy and prevent websites from tracking your online activity.

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