This article explains how to reset apple Safari to default settings by deleting Safari history and cookies, clearing the cache, and disabling extensions. The instructions apply to Safari versions 11 through 14 and iOS.

Delete browser history

The first step in resetting Safari is to delete your browser history. When you clear your browsing history, Safari removes data such as recent searches, the list of frequently visited sites, webpage icons, the history of webpages you've visited, and more.

·        In the Safari menu bar, select Safari > Clear History

·        From the dropdown menu, select All History.

·        Select Clear history to complete the process.

delete cookies

When you delete all cookies from Safari, you will lose personal registration data such as your name and address, shopping cart contents, preferred web page layouts, and more.

·        From the Safari menu bar, select Safari > Preferences.

·        Select the Privacy tab.

·        Select Manage website data.

·        Select Delete all.

·        Select Remove now.

·        Select Done.

Clear Safari Cache

·        When you clear Safari's cache, you are deleting stored website data.

·        From the Safari menu bar, select Safari > Preferences.

·        Select the Advanced tab.

·        Place a check next to Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar, and then exit Preferences.

·        From the Safari menu bar, select Develop > Empty Caches.