Mac OS · macOS
Clear Safari History, Cache, Cookies, and Website Data on Mac
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Answer
Use History > Clear History for browsing records, or Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data to remove cookies and cached site data selectively.
Choose the right cleanup
Clear one site's website data for a site-specific problem; clear all history only when you intend to remove broader browsing records.
Remove website data
Open Safari > Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data, select sites, and choose Remove or Remove All.
Clear browsing history
Choose History > Clear History and select the time range; iCloud Safari may clear history on your other devices too.
Expect sign-outs
Removing cookies can sign you out and reset website preferences; downloaded files are not deleted by clearing history.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the issue continues, record the exact error and compare it with the linked Apple Support guidance before resetting, reinstalling, changing permissions, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: macOS.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.