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iPhone User Guide

• iPhone models compatible with iOS 17
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• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Setup basics
• Make your iPhone your own
• Take great photos and videos
• Keep in touch with friends and family
• Share features with your family
• Use iPhone for your daily routines
• Expert advice from Apple Support
• What’s new in iOS 17
• Turn on and set up iPhone
• Wake and unlock
• Set up cellular service
• Use Dual SIM
• Connect to the internet
• Sign in with Apple ID
• Subscribe to iCloud+
• Find settings
• Set up mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
• Learn the meaning of the status icons
• Charge the battery
• Charge with cleaner energy sources
• Show the battery percentage
• Check battery health and usage
• Use Low Power Mode
• Read and bookmark the user guide
• Learn basic gestures
• Learn gestures for iPhone models with Face ID
• Adjust the volume
• Find your apps in App Library
• Switch between open apps
• Quit and reopen an app
• Multitask with Picture in Picture
• Access features from the Lock Screen
• View Live Activities in the Dynamic Island
• Perform quick actions
• Search on iPhone
• Get information about your iPhone
• View or change cellular data settings
• Travel with iPhone
• Change sounds and vibrations
• Use the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Create a custom Lock Screen
• Change the wallpaper
• Adjust the screen brightness and color balance
• Keep the iPhone display on longer
• Use StandBy
• Customize the text size and zoom setting
• Change the name of your iPhone
• Change the date and time
• Change the language and region
• Organize your apps in folders
• Add, edit, and remove widgets
• Move apps and widgets on the Home Screen
• Remove apps
• Use and customize Control Center
• Change or lock the screen orientation
• View and respond to notifications
• Change notification settings
• Set up a Focus
• Allow or silence notifications for a Focus
• Turn a Focus on or off
• Stay focused while driving
• Customize sharing options
• Type with the onscreen keyboard
• Dictate text
• Select and edit text
• Use predictive text
• Use text replacements
• Add or change keyboards
• Add emoji and stickers
• Take a screenshot
• Take a screen recording
• Draw in documents
• Add text, shapes, signatures, and more
• Fill out forms and sign documents
• Use Live Text to interact with content in a photo or video
• Use Visual Look Up to identify objects in your photos and videos
• Lift a subject from the photo background
• Subscribe to Apple Arcade
• Play with friends in Game Center
• Connect a game controller
• Use App Clips
• Update apps
• View or cancel subscriptions
• Manage purchases, settings, and restrictions
• Install and manage fonts
• Buy books and audiobooks
• Annotate books
• Access books on other Apple devices
• Listen to audiobooks
• Set reading goals
• Organize books
• Create and edit events in Calendar
• Send invitations
• Reply to invitations
• Change how you view events
• Search for events
• Change calendar and event settings
• Schedule or display events in a different time zone
• Keep track of events
• Use multiple calendars
• Use the Holidays calendar
• Share iCloud calendars
• Camera basics
• Set up your shot
• Apply Photographic Styles
• Take Live Photos
• Take Burst mode shots
• Take a selfie
• Take panoramic photos
• Take macro photos and videos
• Take portraits
• Take Night mode photos
• Take Apple ProRAW photos
• Adjust the shutter volume
• Adjust HDR camera settings
• Record videos
• Record spatial videos for Apple Vision Pro
• Record ProRes videos
• Record videos in Cinematic mode
• Change video recording settings
• Save camera settings
• Customize the Main camera lens
• Change advanced camera settings
• View, share, and print photos
• Use Live Text
• Scan a QR code
• See the world clock
• Set an alarm
• Change the next wake up alarm
• Use the stopwatch
• Use multiple timers
• Add and use contact information
• Edit contacts
• Add your contact info
• Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
• Use other contact accounts
• Use Contacts from the Phone app
• Merge or hide duplicate contacts
• Export contacts
• Get started with FaceTime
• Make FaceTime calls
• Receive FaceTime calls
• Create a FaceTime link
• Take a Live Photo
• Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call
• Use other apps during a call
• Make a Group FaceTime call
• View participants in a grid
• Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together
• Share your screen in a FaceTime call
• Collaborate on a document in FaceTime
• Use video conferencing features
• Hand off a FaceTime call to another Apple device
• Change the FaceTime video settings
• Change the FaceTime audio settings
• Change your appearance
• Leave a call or switch to Messages
• Block unwanted callers
• Report a call as spam
• Connect external devices or servers
• Modify files, folders, and downloads
• Search for files and folders
• Organize files and folders
• Set up iCloud Drive
• Share files and folders in iCloud Drive
• Share your location
• Meet up with a friend
• Send your location via satellite
• Add or remove a friend
• Locate a friend
• Get notified when friends change their location
• Notify a friend when your location changes
• Add your iPhone
• Add your iPhone Wallet with MagSafe
• Get notified if you leave a device behind
• Locate a device
• Mark a device as lost
• Erase a device
• Remove a device
• Add an AirTag
• Share an AirTag or other item in Find My on iPhone
• Add a third-party item
• Get notified if you leave an item behind
• Locate an item
• Mark an item as lost
• Remove an item
• Adjust map settings
• Get started with Fitness
• Track daily activity and change your move goal
• See your activity summary
• Sync a third-party workout app
• Change fitness notifications
• Share your activity
• Subscribe to Apple Fitness+
• Find Apple Fitness+ workouts and meditations
• Start an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Create a Custom Plan in Apple Fitness+
• Work out together using SharePlay
• Change what’s on the screen during an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Download an Apple Fitness+ workout or meditation
• Get started with Freeform
• Create a Freeform board
• Draw or handwrite
• Apply consistent styles
• Position items on a board
• Search Freeform boards
• Share and collaborate
• Delete and recover boards
• Get started with Health
• Fill out your Health Details
• Intro to Health data
• View your health data
• Share your health data
• View health data shared by others
• Download health records
• View health records
• Monitor your walking steadiness
• Log menstrual cycle information
• View menstrual cycle predictions and history
• Track your medications
• Learn more about your medications
• Log your state of mind
• Take a mental health assessment
• Set up a schedule for a Sleep Focus
• Turn off alarms and delete sleep schedules
• Add or change sleep schedules
• Turn Sleep Focus on or off
• Change your wind down period, sleep goal, and more
• View your sleep history
• Check your headphone levels
• Use audiogram data
• Register as an organ donor
• Back up your Health data
• Intro to Home
• Upgrade to the new Home architecture
• Set up accessories
• Control accessories
• Control your home using Siri
• Use Grid Forecast to plan your energy usage
• Set up HomePod
• Control your home remotely
• Create and use scenes
• Use automations
• Set up security cameras
• Use Face Recognition
• Unlock your door with a home key
• Configure a router
• Invite others to control accessories
• Add more homes
• Get music, movies, and TV shows
• Get ringtones
• Manage purchases and settings
• Get started with Journal
• Write in your journal
• Review your past journal entries
• Change Journal settings
• Magnify nearby objects
• Change settings
• Detect people around you
• Detect doors around you
• Receive image descriptions of your surroundings
• Read aloud text and labels around you
• Set up shortcuts for Detection Mode
• Add and remove email accounts
• Set up a custom email domain
• Check your email
• Unsend email with Undo Send
• Reply to and forward emails
• Save an email draft
• Add email attachments
• Download email attachments
• Annotate email attachments
• Set email notifications
• Search for email
• Organize email in mailboxes
• Flag or block emails
• Filter emails
• Use Hide My Email
• Use Mail Privacy Protection
• Change email settings
• Delete and recover emails
• Add a Mail widget to your Home Screen
• Print emails
• Get travel directions
• Select other route options
• Find stops along your route
• View a route overview or a list of turns
• Change settings for spoken directions
• Get driving directions
• Get directions to your parked car
• Set up electric vehicle routing
• Report traffic incidents
• Get cycling directions
• Get walking directions
• Get transit directions
• Delete recent directions
• Get traffic and weather info
• Estimate travel time and ETA
• Download offline maps
• Search for places
• Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services
• Get information about places
• Mark places
• Share places
• Rate places
• Save favorite places
• Explore new places with Guides
• Organize places in My Guides
• Delete significant locations
• Look around places
• Take Flyover tours
• Find your Maps settings
• Measure dimensions
• View and save measurements
• Measure a person’s height
• Use the level
• Set up Messages
• About iMessage
• Send and reply to messages
• Unsend and edit messages
• Keep track of messages
• Forward and share messages
• Group conversations
• Watch, listen, or play together using SharePlay
• Collaborate on projects
• Use iMessage apps
• Take and edit photos or videos
• Share photos, links, and more
• Send stickers
• Request, send, and receive payments
• Send and receive audio messages
• Animate messages
• Change notifications
• Block, filter, and report messages
• Delete messages and attachments
• Recover deleted messages
• View albums, playlists, and more
• Show song credits and lyrics
• Queue up your music
• Listen to broadcast radio
• Subscribe to Apple Music
• Play music together in the car with iPhone
• Listen to lossless music
• Listen to Dolby Atmos music
• Apple Music Sing
• Find new music
• Add music and listen offline
• Get personalized recommendations
• Listen to radio
• Search for music
• Create playlists
• See what your friends are listening to
• Use Siri to play music
• Change the way music sounds
• Get started with News
• Use News widgets
• See news stories chosen just for you
• Read stories
• Follow your favorite teams with My Sports
• Listen to Apple News Today
• Subscribe to Apple News+
• Browse and read Apple News+ stories and issues
• Download Apple News+ issues
• Listen to audio stories
• Solve crossword puzzles
• Search for news stories
• Save stories in News for later
• Subscribe to individual news channels
• Get started with Notes
• Add or remove accounts
• Create and format notes
• Draw or write
• Add photos, videos, and more
• Scan text and documents
• Work with PDFs
• Create Quick Notes
• Search notes
• Organize in folders
• Organize with tags
• Use Smart Folders
• Export or print notes
• Change Notes settings
• Make a call
• Answer or decline incoming calls
• While on a call
• Set up voicemail
• Check voicemail
• Change voicemail greeting and settings
• Select ringtones and vibrations
• Make calls using Wi-Fi
• Set up call forwarding and call waiting
• Avoid unwanted calls
• View photos and videos
• Play videos and slideshows
• Delete or hide photos and videos
• Edit photos and videos
• Trim video length and adjust slow motion
• Edit Cinematic mode videos
• Edit Live Photos
• Edit portraits
• Use photo albums
• Edit, share, and organize albums
• Filter and sort photos and videos in albums
• Make stickers from your photos
• Duplicate and copy photos and videos
• Merge duplicate photos and videos
• Search for photos
• Identify people and pets
• Browse photos by location
• Share photos and videos
• Share long videos
• View photos and videos shared with you
• Watch memories
• Personalize your memories
• Manage memories and featured photos
• Use iCloud Photos
• Create shared albums
• Add and remove people in a shared album
• Add and delete photos and videos in a shared album
• Set up or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Add content to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
• Import and export photos and videos
• Print photos
• Find podcasts
• Listen to podcasts
• Follow your favorite podcasts
• Use the Podcasts widget
• Organize your podcast library
• Download, save, or share podcasts
• Subscribe to podcasts
• Listen to subscriber-only content
• Change download settings
• Make a grocery list
• Add items to a list
• Edit and manage a list
• Search and organize lists
• Work with templates
• Use Smart Lists
• Print reminders
• Use the Reminders widget
• Change Reminders settings
• Browse the web
• Search for websites
• Customize your Safari settings
• Change the layout
• Use Safari profiles
• Open and close tabs
• Organize your tabs
• View your Safari tabs from another Apple device
• Share Tab Groups
• Use Siri to listen to a webpage
• Bookmark favorite webpages
• Save pages to a Reading List
• Find links shared with you
• Annotate and save a webpage as a PDF
• Automatically fill in forms
• Get extensions
• Hide ads and distractions
• Clear your cache
• Browse the web privately
• Use passkeys in Safari
• Check stocks
• Manage multiple watchlists
• Read business news
• Add earnings reports to your calendar
• Use a Stocks widget
• Translate text, voice, and conversations
• Translate text in apps
• Translate with the camera view
• Subscribe to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, or an Apple TV channel
• Add your TV provider
• Get shows, movies, and more
• Watch sports
• Watch Major League Soccer with MLS Season Pass
• Control playback
• Manage your library
• Change the settings
• Make a recording
• Play it back
• Edit or delete a recording
• Keep recordings up to date
• Organize recordings
• Search for or rename a recording
• Share a recording
• Duplicate a recording
• Keep cards and passes in Wallet
• Set up Apple Pay
• Use Apple Pay for contactless payments
• Use Apple Pay in apps and on the web
• Track your orders
• Use Apple Cash
• Use Apple Card
• Use Savings
• Pay for transit
• Access your home, hotel room, and vehicle
• Add identity cards
• Use COVID-19 vaccination cards
• Check your Apple Account balance
• Use Express Mode
• Organize your Wallet
• Remove cards or passes
• Check the weather
• Check the weather in other locations
• View weather maps
• Manage weather notifications
• Use Weather widgets
• Learn the weather icons
• Find out what Siri can do
• Tell Siri about yourself
• Have Siri announce calls and notifications
• Add Siri Shortcuts
• About Siri Suggestions
• Use Siri in your car
• Change Siri settings
• Contact emergency services
• Use Emergency SOS via satellite
• Request Roadside Assistance via satellite
• Set up and view your Medical ID
• Use Check In
• Manage Crash Detection
• Reset privacy and security settings in an emergency
• Set up Family Sharing
• Add Family Sharing members
• Remove Family Sharing members
• Share subscriptions
• Share purchases
• Share locations with family and locate lost devices
• Set up Apple Cash Family and Apple Card Family
• Set up parental controls
• Set up a child’s device
• Get started with Screen Time
• Protect your vision health with Screen Distance
• Set up Screen Time
• Set communication and safety limits and block inappropriate content
• Charging cable
• Power adapters
• MagSafe chargers and battery packs
• MagSafe cases and sleeves
• Qi-certified wireless chargers
• Use AirPods
• Use EarPods
• Apple Watch
• Wirelessly stream videos and photos to Apple TV or a smart TV
• Connect to a display with a cable
• HomePod and other wireless speakers
• Pair Magic Keyboard
• Enter characters with diacritical marks
• Switch between keyboards
• Use shortcuts
• Choose an alternative keyboard layout
• Change typing assistance options
• External storage devices
• Bluetooth accessories
• Share your internet connection
• Allow phone calls on your iPad and Mac
• Use iPhone as a webcam
• Hand off tasks between devices
• Cut, copy, and paste between iPhone and other devices
• Stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone
• Start SharePlay instantly
• Use AirDrop to send items
• Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable
• Transfer files between devices
• Transfer files with email, messages, or AirDrop
• Transfer files or sync content with the Finder or iTunes
• Automatically keep files up to date with iCloud
• Use an external storage device, a file server, or a cloud storage service
• Intro to CarPlay
• Connect to CarPlay
• Use your vehicle’s built-in controls
• Get turn-by-turn directions
• Change the map view
• Make phone calls
• View your calendar
• Send and receive text messages
• Announce incoming text messages
• Play podcasts
• Play audiobooks
• Listen to news stories
• Control your home
• Use other apps with CarPlay
• Rearrange icons on CarPlay Home
• Change settings in CarPlay
• Get started with accessibility features
• Turn on accessibility features for setup
• Change Siri accessibility settings
• Open features with Accessibility Shortcut
• Change color and brightness
• Make text easier to read
• Reduce onscreen motion
• Customize per-app visual settings
• Hear what’s on the screen or typed
• Hear audio descriptions
• Turn on and practice VoiceOver
• Change your VoiceOver settings
• Use VoiceOver gestures
• Operate iPhone when VoiceOver is on
• Control VoiceOver using the rotor
• Use the onscreen keyboard
• Write with your finger
• Use VoiceOver with an Apple external keyboard
• Use a braille display
• Type braille on the screen
• Customize gestures and keyboard shortcuts
• Use VoiceOver with a pointer device
• Use VoiceOver for images and videos
• Use VoiceOver in apps
• Use AssistiveTouch
• Adjust how iPhone responds to your touch
• Use Reachability
• Auto-answer calls
• Turn off vibration
• Change Face ID and attention settings
• Use Voice Control
• Adjust the side or Home button
• Use Apple TV Remote buttons
• Adjust pointer settings
• Adjust keyboard settings
• Adjust AirPods settings
• Turn on Apple Watch Mirroring
• Control a nearby Apple device
• Intro to Switch Control
• Set up and turn on Switch Control
• Select items, perform actions, and more
• Control several devices with one switch
• Use hearing devices
• Use Live Listen
• Use sound recognition
• Set up and use RTT and TTY
• Flash the LED for alerts
• Adjust audio settings
• Play background sounds
• Display subtitles and captions
• Show transcriptions for Intercom messages
• Get Live Captions (beta)
• Type to speak
• Record a Personal Voice
• Use Guided Access
• Use built-in privacy and security protections
• Set a passcode
• Set up Face ID
• Set up Touch ID
• Control access to information on the Lock Screen
• Keep your Apple ID secure
• Use passkeys to sign in to apps and websites
• Sign in with Apple
• Share passwords
• Automatically fill in strong passwords
• Change weak or compromised passwords
• View your passwords and related information
• Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop
• Make your passkeys and passwords available on all your devices
• Automatically fill in verification codes
• Automatically fill in SMS passcodes
• Sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges
• Use two-factor authentication
• Use security keys
• Manage information sharing with Safety Check
• Control app tracking permissions
• Control the location information you share
• Control access to information in apps
• Control how Apple delivers advertising to you
• Control access to hardware features
• Create and manage Hide My Email addresses
• Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay
• Use a private network address
• Use Advanced Data Protection
• Use Lockdown Mode
• Use Stolen Device Protection
• Receive warnings about sensitive content
• Use Contact Key Verification
• Turn iPhone on or off
• Force restart iPhone
• Back up iPhone
• Return iPhone settings to their defaults
• Restore all content from a backup
• Restore purchased and deleted items
• Sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone
• Erase iPhone
• Install or remove configuration profiles
• Important safety information
• Important handling information
• Find more resources for software and service
• FCC compliance statement
• ISED Canada compliance statement
• Ultra Wideband information
• Class 1 Laser information
• Apple and the environment
• Disposal and recycling information
• Unauthorized modification of iOS

Bookmark a website in Safari on iPhone

Bookmark a favorite website

View and organize your bookmarks

Tap Edit, then do any of the following:

Create a new folder: Tap New Folder at the bottom left, enter a name, then tap Done.

Rename bookmarks: Tap the bookmark, enter a new name, then tap Done.

See your Mac bookmarks on iPhone

Tap Show All (below Apps Using iCloud), then make sure Safari is turned on.

Note: You must also have Safari turned on in iCloud settings on your Mac and be signed in with the same Apple ID . See Set up iCloud for the Safari app on all your devices in the iCloud User Guide.

Add a website icon to your Home Screen

You can add a website icon to your iPhone Home Screen for quick access.

Scroll down the list of options, then tap Add to Home Screen.

The icon appears only on the device where you add it.

Note: Some websites may ask for permission to send you notifications. You can change your notification settings at any time. See Change notification settings .

How to Organize Bookmarks in Safari for iPhone and iPad

Bookmarks allow you to access specific web pages rapidly instead of having to browse or conduct a fresh search for them. In essence, a quick tap will take you to your desired web page rather than having to open a browser and type in the URL. 

If you’ve recently converted to Apple’s browser or if you somehow haven’t figured out this productivity-focused feature yet, we’ve compiled this article for you. So, follow us on this guide and learn how to efficiently create and organize Safari bookmarks on iPhone and iPad.

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Organize bookmarks in safari browser.

Additionally, to make sure your bookmarks are accessible everywhere, you may sync them across all of your devices using iCloud. 

How to Add Bookmarks in Safari browser  

Adding bookmarks in Safari is easy on iOS devices. Follow these instructions to do it successfully on your device:

• Open Safari on your iPad or iPhone. After that, go to the website you want to bookmark and click on the Share symbol there. 
• In the share sheet, click Add Bookmark now. 
• Next, give the bookmark a fitting name. Select the folder where you wish to keep the bookmark after tapping on Location . To finish, be sure to tap Save in the top right corner of the screen.

How to Favourite Bookmarks in Safari

You can also choose to favorite essential bookmarks for quicker access. You’ll be able to see the favorites right away on the home page. 

• Open Safari, then go to the website you wish to add to your favorites. Next, click the Share icon. 
• Click Add to Favorites in the sharing sheet to continue. Then, if necessary, change the details and click Save in the top right corner.

How to Access Saved Bookmarks i n Safari

All of your bookmarks which you’ve saved using the steps we described above are easily accessible in Safari. You may therefore easily navigate across them and rapidly retrieve stored websites. 

To do this:

• On your iOS or iPadOS device, launch Safari, and then tap the tiny bookmark symbol (it’s shaped like an open book) near the bottom. 
• You ought to now see a lengthy list of bookmarks. You can search through the bookmark folders for particular websites and click on the one you want to visit.

How to Add your Favourite Bookmarks to a Reading List

To accomplish this:

• Launch Safari on your iPadOS/iOS device and hit the bookmark symbol at the bottom of the window. 
• To add a bookmark to your reading list, tap it, then select the “Add to Reading List” option from the share sheet by tapping the bookmark’s Share button at the bottom. 
• Go to Safari, click the bookmark symbol, and then select the Reading List (looks like old-fashioned spectacles) tab at the top to see everything on your reading list.

How to Organize Safari Bookmarks into Folders

Using folders, you can manage your Safari bookmarks flawlessly. It will not only make it easier for you to access specific web pages, but it will also keep Safari well organized. 

• On your smartphone, launch Safari, then tap the bookmark symbol at the bottom of the screen. 
• In the lower left corner of the screen, tap the New Folder button. Give your bookmark folder a name after that, and then click Done . 
• Visit the website you wish to bookmark, click the Share button, then the Add Bookmark ,  Location , and New Folder buttons at the bottom, then give your folder a name and save it.

How to Sync Bookmarks Across Devices

You can also use iCloud to sync your Safari bookmarks for a consistent user experience across devices. 

• Go to the Settings section of the app on your iPhone or iPad. Next, tap the top-center portion of your profile. 
• Tap iCloud next. After that, scroll down until you find Safari and click the toggle switch next to it to make it active.

How to Add Website Shortcuts

You should consider adding a shortcut to a website on your iPhone’s home screen if you frequently visit it. This clever time-saving trick can also serve as a useful way to skip installing particular apps. 

• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad, then go to the website you wish to add as a shortcut on your home screen. Afterward, click the share icon located at the bottom of the screen. 
• Select “Add to Home Screen” from the share sheet at this point. Give the shortcut a suitable name, then click Add to complete .

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Tips & Tricks

Troubleshooting, how to manage & delete bookmarks in safari on iphone & ipad.

If you own an iPhone or iPad, chances are, you use Safari to browse the internet. It comes pre-installed on all iOS and iPadOS devices and it just works flawlessly. Like any other web browser, Safari allows you to bookmark countless web pages that you scroll through, and it even syncs them across all your Apple devices using iCloud.

Although bookmarking is a pretty basic feature today, most people don’t really seem to utilize it properly. Keeping your bookmarks organized is key, especially if you browse through hundreds of web pages on a daily basis. Every web browser handles bookmarks slightly differently, but you’ll be pleased to know it’s fairly simple to manage bookmarks in Safari.

If you are looking to learn how you can keep your bookmarks organized on your iPhone or iPad, then read on to learn how you can manage and delete bookmarks in Safari on iPhone & iPad.

Safari makes it easy to organize your bookmarks with the help of folders. For example, if you wanted to manage all your bookmarks for tech-related web pages, you could create a folder and group them all in one place. Interested? Without further ado, let’s take a look at the necessary steps.

Now you should have a better idea and understanding on how to go about managing and deleting bookmarks within Safari on your iPhone and iPad.

If you use iCloud, you’ll notice that all these changes have synced across all your Apple devices once you switch between them too, including between Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, as long as they’re all using the same Apple ID.

Accessing certain web pages become a lot more convenient with the help of bookmarks, as it eliminates the need to scrounge through your browsing history to find that one link you’re looking to access. For example, if you’re trying to track your shipment on Amazon, you could simply bookmark the web page, so you don’t have to enter your tracking number every single time you visit their site for updates.

By default, Safari has a favorites folder that stores some of your favorite web pages as bookmarks and displays them as icons in the homepage. If you were to move your bookmarks to this folder, you’ll be able to access them right as you open the browser. Adding web pages to Safari’s favorite section is fairly simple and similar as well.

On the other hand, frequently visited sites are automatically organized by Safari depending on your browsing history, but they can be deleted if you don’t want it to display certain websites.

Did you manage to organize all your bookmarks with the help of folders in Safari on your iPhone and iPad? How do you feel about the way Safari handles Bookmarks on iOS? Are Bookmarks really something you use on a daily basis? Let us know what your experience and thoughts are in the comments.

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How to add and manage bookmarks on safari for iphone.

iCloud will sync all the bookmarks you create in Safari on your Mac to your iPad or iPhone, and vice-versa.

iCloud will sync all the bookmarks you create in Safari on your Mac to your iPad or iPhone, and vice-versa. But bookmarks aren't quite as simple and obvious on the iPhone as they are on the Mac. Here's how to create and manage them on iOS.

Adding bookmarks on your iPhone is easy, but it's not immediately obvious. The first thing you're likely to do is fumble around in your existing bookmarks before you realize that isn't working. What you have to do if you want to add a bookmark is to tap the Share icon as shown below in red.

Once the Share menu opens, you'll be able to then add the current website to your bookmarks or Favorites. You also have the option to add a site to your reading list, in case you want to read it later, offline, or you can pin it to your Home Screen.

Once you know how to add bookmarks, you can rename them, add them to folders, or delete them.

To manage your Safari bookmarks on your iPhone or iPad, first tap the Bookmarks icon along the bottom row.

Now, in the bookmarks screen, tap the "Edit" button in the bottom-right corner.

Now the edit mode will appear. Next to each bookmark or folder there is a "-" symbol, which means you can tap it and delete stuff.

Tap the "New Folder" link, and you can create a new folder to stash new or current bookmarks. Give your new folder a catchy title and indicate where you want it to reside under the "Location" option.

When you tap "Location", your bookmarks structure will expand and you can tap where you want the new folder to go.

To edit any bookmark, you simply need to tap on one while in edit mode. The "Edit Bookmark" screen will open where you can then give any bookmark a new name, fix URL issues, and like new folders, place it in an appropriate location.

Finally, you may have noticed that while in edit mode, there are three gray bars that appear along the right edge of each bookmark or bookmark folder. These allow you to move stuff around, so if you want to reorder everything, just place your finger on these bars and drag it into the location you choose.

As you can see, adding, deleting, and editing bookmarks and bookmarks folders on Safari for iOS is pretty easy and once you know how to do it, we're sure you'll have your bookmarks named and arranged in exactly the order you see fit.

How to manage bookmarks in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Bookmarking your favorite websites in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, and/or Mac is handy for accessing the pages you need with a tap. But bookmarks can also quickly get out of control. So for the best experience, you can organize your bookmarks in folders, rearrange them, edit them, and of course, delete those you end up never using.

To help you get control of your saved pages, here’s how to manage bookmarks in Safari on iOS and Mac.

Manage bookmarks in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Add a bookmark.

1)  Click either the  Sharing  button from the bottom and pick  Add Bookmark .

2)  Select a location, then adjust the name of the page and give it a description if you like.

3)  Tap  Save .

Edit a bookmark

1)  Select the  Bookmarks  icon from the bottom and make sure you’re in the bookmarks section.

2) Choose  Edit .

3)  Select the bookmark you want to edit.

4)  Change the name, link, or location of the bookmark and tap  done .

5)  If you’re finished editing bookmarks, tap  Done  on the Bookmarks screen.

Delete a bookmark

1)  Select the  Bookmarks  icon from the bottom and then tap  Edit .

2)  Tap the  minus sign  for the bookmark you want to delete.

3)  Choose  Delete  when it appears next to the bookmark.

4)  If you’re finished editing bookmarks, tap  Done  on the Bookmarks screen.

Rearrange bookmarks

1)  Tap the  Bookmarks  icon from the bottom and then tap  Edit .

2) Touch the three-line icon and drag and drop this bookmark into its new location in the list.

3)  If you’re finished editing bookmarks, tap  Done  on the Bookmarks screen.

Create a bookmark folder

Organizing your bookmarks using folders is ideal for keeping similar websites together.

2)  Select  New Folder .

3)  Give the folder a name, select its location, and tap  Done .

Move bookmarks to a folder

1)  Choose the  Bookmarks  icon from the bottom and then tap  Edit .

2)  Select the bookmark you want to move.

3)  Change the location of the bookmark to the new folder and tap  Done .

Note: You can rename, delete, and rearrange folders by following the steps above, just like bookmarks.

Manage bookmarks in Safari on Mac

1)  Click either the  Sharing  button from the toolbar or  Bookmarks  from the menu bar and pick  Add Bookmark .

3)  Click  Add .

Edit or Delete a bookmark

1)  Click  Bookmarks  from the menu bar and select  Edit Bookmarks .

2)  Either  right-click  or hold  Control and click  the bookmark you want to edit or delete.

3)  Select an option from the context menu.

For editing, you can rename or change the address. After you finish your edit, hit the  Enter  key.

For deleting, you can choose  Delete  from the context menu. You can also simply select the bookmark and hit your  Delete  key.

1)  Select and hold the bookmark you want to move.

2)  Drag it to its new location in the list.

3)  Release your mouse or trackpad when the line is placed where you want the bookmark. If you’re moving it to a folder, the entire folder will be highlighted. (See how to create a folder below.)

2)  Click the  New Folder  button on the top right. Alternatively, you can  right-click  or hold  Control and click  on the Bookmarks page and select  New Folder  from the context menu.

3)  When the folder appears in your list, it’s labeled Untitled Folder. So, click in that box and give it the name you want.

4)  Hit  Enter .

Simple tips for working with your Safari bookmarks can make them more manageable. Do you have tricks you use to manage your Safari bookmarks on either iOS or Mac? If so, feel free to share them in the comments below.

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8 Great Safari Extensions for Bookmark and Tab Management

Whether you need assistance managing tons of bookmarks or regularly work with many open tabs at once, these tools can lighten your load.

Although browsers have evolved to become more fast, secure, and effective, they have not adapted well to meet the challenge of managing a large amount of information. The users of web browsers today swim in a sea of mess of unorganized tabs and bookmarks.

Browser extensions or add-ons improve the browsing experience by letting you group related tabs, save reference links with proper metadata, and selectively curate your topics of interest. We’ll explore some Safari extensions to manage bookmarks or if you work with many tabs at once.

Note: Legacy Safari extensions are no longer supported from macOS Catalina. Apple has migrated from the traditional extension mechanism to Web Extension, similar to those you find in Chrome Web Store.

Be the Boss of Your Bookmarks

You save links to articles, items you want to buy, news sources you want to track, and other favorites all the time. But when it comes to accessing the bookmarks, the disorganized folder makes it tough to find the links . These useful extensions can help you get to the sites you want quickly and easily.

1. Raindrop.io

Raindrop.io is a vibrant bookmark manager that stores your bookmarks online. What this means is that your bookmarks sync across the devices without any limitations put by the browser-controlled ecosystem. You can save any webpage, organize them in different collections, and add tags. It’s also possible to mark your favorites, nest folder, sort bookmarks by date, name, or site.

You can search bookmarks by details, URL, tag, type, date, or cached content. When you have many tabs open, click Tabs located in the bottom-left corner of a window. The saved tabs will have a tag with the date. The Pro version of Raindrop.io automatically creates a cached copy of your bookmarks. So even if a link is dead, you can still access them on the site.

Download : Save to Raindrop.io (Free, subscription available)

2. G App Launcher

G App Launcher is the extension to access Google sites and services. At first thought, you might think, why would anyone need this add-on when many Google apps are a click or press away. It gives you access to some rare Google services you might not have heard of, but might come helpful in many situations.

For example, you can create a shortcut of Google Trends, Scholar, Jobs on Google, Opinion Rewards, Play Academy, Flights, Advanced Search, Google Design, Research, and much more. In addition, you can create custom shortcuts for any websites.

Click the Settings button to see the list of available shortcuts on the left, and to the right is the panel for your shortcuts. Now drag-and-drop the bookmarks from left panel to the right. You can even sort your selection via the Sort button.

Download : G App Launcher (Free)

3. GoodLinks

GoodLinks is a read-it later and bookmarking app. While it offers functionality similar to Raindrop.io, the app uses Cloudkit to sync articles across your Apple devices. It extracts the article text and offers you different customization options to provide a wonderful reading experience.

To get started, click the extension icon, add a tag or summary, then click Add . When you open the app, you’ll see an organized view of your saved pages. You can categorize pages into Unread, Starred, Untagged, and Read. GoodLinks has extensive support of Siri Shortcuts, URL scheme, and beautiful widgets to quickly access your article list.

Download : GoodLinks ($4.99)

Tackle Too Many Tabs

While tabs have become an integral part of how people navigate the web, they continue to represent as simple, ordered lists of pages with limited contextual cues and understanding of high-level tasks. If you're looking for a Safari tab manager, these extensions can help you organize tabs, prevent tab clutter, and cut distractions.

1. Safari Tab Groups

Most of us switch between several tabs during an average browsing session, and keeping them organized is not easy. The Safari Tab Groups feature lets you bundle relevant tabs together and switch between them whenever necessary. You can label Tab Groups with custom names to identify them, and use them in various ways.

For example, you can tab group per topic (Finance, Health), project (Clients, Freelancing), or type. To get started, follow our guide on using Safari tabs for Mac . Any tab group you create sync across your Apple devices, allow some degree of organization to prevent clutter, and personalization. Depending upon your use case and goal for browsing, there are differences between bookmarks and tab groups .

2. Tab Space

Imagine you’re doing research for a project. After browsing through a dozen or more links, you got some great information you want to reference later on. Since you haven’t taken any action, you can save these tabs in a separate session. That’s the primary role of the Tab Space extension.

It provides an intuitive workspace to see your saved sessions with the date and time stamps. The colorful buttons at the top-right open your tabs in bulk and automatically remove them from the session list. Or, you can export the tabs as Text, HTML, Markdown, and as a backup file.

While saving tabs, you can set options to ignore pinned, duplicate, or include tabs from all windows. For each session, you can edit tab titles, tag, or merge tabs with the earlier session. The built-in shortcuts and context menu integration further simplify the interaction with browser tabs. For example, press Ctrl +F or Ctrl + C to open your tabs in Firefox or Chrome.

Download : Tab Space ($2)

Tabz is a useful utility that aggregate tabs from Safari and Chrome in a simple list that you can filter and navigate quickly. If you use multiple browsers with a specific purpose, say Chrome for work and Safari for personal use, then this add-on can save time and mental energy. The add-on merge tabs from the same domain, even if the web pages are open in different browsers.

The add-on goes one step ahead to help you focus on the work. To do this, add a domain ( More > Allowed During Focus ) to the list and click Start Focus Session . If you try to open a website not included in the list, it will automatically close during the focus period. Go to Preferences to include more browsers like Brave, Microsoft Edge, and Safari Technology Preview.

Download : Tabz (Free)

OneTab for Safari is a simple extension that converts your open tabs into a single bookmark tab. By doing this, it achieves three goals: reduce tab overload, memory usage, and gives you ability to share links for reference/with other users.

You can drag-and-drop tabs in your OneTab list to reorder them, or set a name to the tab group to further categorize them. If you want to know more, here’s our complete guide on managing multiple tabs in your browser with OneTab .

Download : OneTab (Free)

5. Tabby the Copycat

Tabby is an open-source extension that gives you titled, readable links for all open tabs to your clipboard with one click. If you’re in a hurry to preserve a big research session for email or notes, then this add-on can come useful.

The extension is deeply integrated into the context menu. Right-click anywhere on the Safari to close duplicate tabs, copy links for tabs to the right or left, or all open Safari windows.

Download : Tabby the Copycat (Free)

These Tab Organizers for Safari Will Boost Your Productivity

Bookmarks can get messy, the thought of organizing them can feel like a huge task. Tab overload is a real problem, and the relatively static web browser interface is no longer sufficient for today’s complex online tasks.

With these extensions, you can minimize the problem of tab or bookmark management to a certain extent. Apart from this, the Safari browser offers you many features. Follow our guide to learn some essential tips and tricks.

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• Add a bookmark: Go to the web page you want to bookmark, tap the box-and-arrow  icon, then tap Add Bookmark .
• View and manage your bookmarks: Tap the open book icon to view, edit, and delete your Safari bookmarks.
• Sync bookmarks across devices: Go to Settings > your name > iCloud , then turn on the Safari toggle and tap Merge .

This article explains how to manage bookmarks on an iPhone. Instructions apply to Safari , the default web browser for iOS .

How to Add a Bookmark in Safari on an iPhone

Adding a website bookmark in Safari on your iPhone is simple. Follow these steps:

Go to the web page you want to bookmark and tap the action box (the icon that looks like a box with an arrow coming out of it).

In the pop-up menu, tap  Add   Bookmark .

This menu also contains useful features such as printing and searching for text on the page .

Edit the details about the bookmark, such as its name and location.

When you're done, tap  Save . Your bookmark is saved.

To use your bookmarks, tap the icon at the bottom of the Safari screen that looks like an open book. This reveals your bookmarks. Navigate through your bookmark folders to find the site you want to visit. Tap the bookmark to go to that site.

How to Sync Bookmarks Across Devices Using iCloud

When you turn on Safari syncing using  iCloud , you can share bookmarks across your Apple devices. This way, bookmarking a site in Safari on one device automatically bookmarks it in Safari for all your devices. Here's how to set it up:

On your iPhone, tap  Settings

Tap your name at the top of the screen and then tap iCloud .

Move the  Safari  slider to on (green).

Tap Merge . You've synced your iPhone bookmarks to iCloud and your other compatible devices with the same setting.

Repeat these steps on your iPad and Mac (and PC, if you use the iCloud Control Panel) to keep everything in sync.

How to Sync Passwords With iCloud Keychain

It's also possible to sync saved usernames and passwords that you use to access your online accounts. When you sync passwords using the iCloud Keychain, any username and password combinations you save in Safari on your iOS devices and Macs are stored on all devices. Here's how:

Tap  Settings and then tap your Apple ID (your name at the top of the screen).

Tap iCloud .

Select Keychain .

Move the iCloud Keychain slider to on (green).

When Safari asks whether you want to save a password when you log into a website, and you say Yes , that information is added to your iCloud Keychain.

Enable this setting on all the devices you want to share the same iCloud Keychain data, and you won't have to enter your usernames and passwords again.

How to Edit and Delete Bookmarks in Safari on an iPhone

Once your bookmarks are saved in Safari on your iPhone, edit or delete bookmarks by following these steps:

Open the bookmarks menu by tapping the open book icon.

Tap the Bookmarks tab and then tap  Edit .

Create a new folder, or delete, rename, or reorder your bookmarks.

When you've completed whatever changes you want to make, tap Done .

How to Add a Website Shortcut to Your iPhone Home Screen With Web Clips

Is there a website that you visit many times a day? Get to it faster with a web clip. Web clips are shortcuts stored on your home screen. They look like apps and take you to your favorite website with one tap.

To create a web clip, follow these steps:

Go to the site you want.

Tap the box-and-arrow icon used to create bookmarks.

In the pop-up menu, tap  Add to Home Screen . 

Edit the name of the web clip, if you want.

Tap  Add . An icon is added to your home screen. Tap it to go to that site.

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Organizing your Safari bookmarks is like tidying up a digital library, making it easier to find and access your favorite websites. Over time, our bookmark lists can become cluttered with a mishmash of links, making it challenging to locate specific sites when needed. Fortunately, Safari offers a simple and efficient way to bring order to this chaos by allowing users to create folders, move bookmarks, delete unnecessary links, and sort them for quick and convenient access.

In this guide, we will explore the step-by-step process of organizing Safari bookmarks, empowering you to streamline your browsing experience. By following these instructions, you can transform your cluttered list of bookmarks into a well-organized collection, tailored to your browsing habits and preferences.

Let's dive into the world of Safari bookmarks and discover how to declutter, categorize, and optimize your digital library for a more efficient and enjoyable browsing experience. Whether you're a casual internet user or a seasoned web surfer, mastering the art of organizing Safari bookmarks will undoubtedly enhance your online navigation and productivity. So, grab your digital broom and let's embark on this journey to declutter and organize your Safari bookmarks!

Step 1: Accessing Safari Bookmarks

Accessing your Safari bookmarks is the first step towards organizing and optimizing your browsing experience. Whether you're using a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, Safari provides a seamless way to access your bookmarks, allowing you to easily manage and categorize your favorite websites.

Using the Bookmarks Menu:

• Open Safari on your Mac.
• Navigate to the top menu bar and click on "Bookmarks."
• A dropdown menu will appear, displaying your bookmarks and bookmark folders. You can select any bookmark to open the corresponding website.

Using the Bookmarks Sidebar:

• Click on the Sidebar button in the toolbar, or press "Command" + "Option" + "B" on your keyboard to toggle the Bookmarks sidebar.
• The sidebar will display your bookmarks and bookmark folders, allowing for easy access and management.

On iPhone or iPad:

Using the Bookmarks Icon:

• Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap the bookmarks icon located at the bottom of the screen (it looks like an open book).
• This will open the bookmarks view, where you can see all your bookmarks and bookmark folders.
• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap the "Share" icon (a square with an arrow pointing upwards) at the bottom of the screen.
• Scroll through the options and tap "Bookmarks" to access your bookmarked sites.

By accessing your Safari bookmarks, you gain the ability to view, organize, and manage your collection of saved websites. This foundational step sets the stage for the subsequent actions of creating folders, moving bookmarks, deleting unnecessary links, and sorting your bookmarks for a more streamlined browsing experience. With easy access to your bookmarks, you're ready to embark on the journey of decluttering and organizing your digital library within Safari.

Step 2: Creating Folders

Creating folders within Safari bookmarks is a fundamental step in organizing and categorizing your favorite websites. By grouping related bookmarks into folders, you can establish a structured and intuitive system that aligns with your browsing habits and interests. Whether you want to categorize bookmarks by topic, project, or any other criteria, Safari's folder creation feature provides a simple and effective solution.

• Select "Add Bookmark Folder" from the dropdown menu.
• A new folder will appear in the bookmarks list, ready for you to rename and populate with relevant bookmarks.
• Right-click within the sidebar and choose "New Folder" from the contextual menu.
• A new folder will be created in the sidebar, allowing you to assign a custom name and organize bookmarks accordingly.
• Tap "Edit" in the lower-right corner, then select "New Folder" to create a new folder for your bookmarks.
• Scroll through the options and tap "Add Bookmark." Then, select "Save in" and choose "New Folder" to create a new folder for your bookmarks.

Once you've created folders, you can customize them with specific names and arrange your bookmarks within them. This allows for a personalized and efficient organization of your saved websites, enabling quick and intuitive access based on your preferred categories. With folders in place, you're ready to further refine your Safari bookmarks by moving bookmarks into these newly created categories.

Step 3: Moving Bookmarks into Folders

Now that you've created folders to categorize your Safari bookmarks, it's time to populate them by moving existing bookmarks into their respective folders. This process allows you to tailor your digital library to your specific interests and preferences, making it easier to locate and access your favorite websites.

• Select the bookmark you want to move, then drag and drop it into the desired folder within the dropdown menu.
• Simply drag the bookmark and drop it into the chosen folder within the sidebar.
• Tap "Edit" in the lower-right corner, then select the bookmark you want to move and choose "Move To" to place it in the desired folder.
• Scroll through the options and tap "Add Bookmark." Then, select "Save in" and choose the appropriate folder to move the bookmark.

By moving bookmarks into folders, you can systematically organize your saved websites, creating a personalized and efficient system for accessing your preferred content. Whether you're categorizing by topic, project, or any other criteria, this step allows you to tailor your digital library to your specific browsing habits and interests.

With your bookmarks neatly organized into folders, you're well on your way to optimizing your browsing experience within Safari. This streamlined approach not only enhances accessibility but also reflects your individual preferences, making it easier to navigate the web and find the content that matters most to you.

Step 4: Deleting Bookmarks

In the process of organizing Safari bookmarks, decluttering your digital library is essential for maintaining a streamlined and efficient browsing experience. Deleting unnecessary or outdated bookmarks not only reduces visual clutter but also ensures that your bookmark list remains relevant and tailored to your current interests and needs.

• Select the bookmark you want to delete, then right-click on it and choose "Delete."
• Right-click on the bookmark you wish to remove and select "Delete."
• Tap "Edit" in the lower-right corner, then tap the red minus sign next to the bookmark you want to delete, and confirm by tapping "Delete."
• Scroll through the options and tap "Bookmarks." Then, tap "Edit," select the bookmark to delete, and tap "Delete."

By removing bookmarks that are no longer relevant or in use, you can maintain a tidy and focused collection of saved websites. This proactive approach ensures that your bookmark list remains a curated selection of valuable and frequently visited sites, aligning with your current browsing habits and interests.

Deleting bookmarks is akin to decluttering your digital space, allowing you to prioritize and highlight the websites that truly matter to you. This streamlined approach not only enhances the visual appeal of your bookmark list but also simplifies your browsing experience, making it easier to locate and access the content that resonates with you.

With unnecessary bookmarks removed, your Safari bookmark collection becomes a reflection of your current preferences and priorities, ensuring that each saved website holds significance and relevance in your digital library.

Step 5: Sorting Bookmarks

Sorting your Safari bookmarks is the final touch in the process of organizing your digital library, allowing you to fine-tune the arrangement of your saved websites for optimal accessibility and efficiency. By implementing a systematic approach to sorting bookmarks, you can tailor the display of your favorite websites to align with your browsing habits and preferences.

• Choose "Edit Bookmarks" to enter the editing mode.
• Click and drag the bookmarks to rearrange them in your preferred order.
• Once satisfied with the new arrangement, click "Done" to save the changes.
• In the sidebar, click and drag the bookmarks to reorder them according to your desired sequence.
• Tap "Edit" in the lower-right corner, then manually drag the bookmarks to rearrange their order.
• Scroll through the options and tap "Bookmarks." Then, tap "Edit" and adjust the order of bookmarks as desired.

By sorting your bookmarks, you can prioritize frequently visited websites, place essential resources at the forefront, and arrange content based on your current interests. This tailored approach ensures that the most relevant and accessed websites are easily accessible, streamlining your browsing experience and saving time when seeking specific content.

With your Safari bookmarks now meticulously organized, including the creation of folders, moving bookmarks into these categories, deleting unnecessary links, and finally sorting them to reflect your preferences, you've transformed your digital library into a personalized and efficient resource. This optimized collection of bookmarks not only reflects your individual browsing habits but also enhances your overall browsing experience within Safari.

Congratulations on successfully organizing your Safari bookmarks! By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you've transformed your digital library into a well-structured and personalized collection of saved websites. The journey began with accessing your bookmarks, allowing you to view, manage, and organize your favorite websites with ease. Creating folders provided a framework for categorizing your bookmarks, enabling you to tailor your digital library to your specific interests and browsing habits.

Moving bookmarks into these newly created folders further refined your collection, ensuring that each saved website is housed within a relevant and intuitive category. Deleting unnecessary bookmarks was akin to decluttering your digital space, maintaining a curated selection of valuable and frequently visited sites. Finally, sorting your bookmarks allowed you to fine-tune the arrangement of your saved websites for optimal accessibility and efficiency.

As a result of these efforts, your Safari bookmarks now reflect your individual preferences and priorities, ensuring that each saved website holds significance and relevance in your digital library. This optimized collection not only enhances the visual appeal of your bookmark list but also simplifies your browsing experience, making it easier to locate and access the content that resonates with you.

By decluttering, categorizing, and customizing your Safari bookmarks, you've not only streamlined your browsing experience but also empowered yourself to navigate the web with greater efficiency and convenience. Your digital library now serves as a tailored resource, aligning with your current browsing habits and reflecting your unique interests.

As you continue to explore the ever-expanding landscape of the internet, remember that maintaining an organized and personalized collection of bookmarks is an ongoing process. Regularly revisiting and refining your bookmark list will ensure that it remains relevant and aligned with your evolving interests and needs.

With your Safari bookmarks now meticulously organized, you're well-equipped to embark on your digital adventures with confidence, knowing that your favorite websites are just a click away. Happy browsing!

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Safari is the default browser of Apple devices, and it’s inevitable to accrue bookmarks or favorites over time to access frequently visited websites or pages. Though bookmarks make browsing effortless and quick, unorganized bookmarks can cause confusion, making it difficult to find a specific website among a long list. Organizing bookmarks is essential to keep them at hand and accessible. Here are some tips on organizing Safari bookmarks and favorites:

1. Delete Unnecessary Bookmarks:

The first step in organizing Safari bookmarks is to clear out any unnecessary bookmarks that take up space and clutter the screen. Go through bookmarks one by one and decide if each page is necessary or not. If not, delete them.

2. Create Bookmark Folders

With Safari, bookmarks can be saved in folders. Sort bookmarks into different folders based on categories like news, entertainment, work, education, etc. To create a new folder, go to “Bookmarks” from the Safari menu bar, click “Edit Bookmarks” and then click the “+” sign at the bottom left. Name the folder as per the category and drag-and-drop bookmarks accordingly.

3. Rename Bookmarks

Rename bookmarks to make it easy to identify them at a glance. Use descriptive names with words that make sense to the user. To rename bookmarks, control-click (right-click) the bookmark name, and select “Edit Name.”

4. Use the Bookmark Bar

The bookmark bar shows quick access to bookmarks and folders. To add bookmarks or folders to the bookmark bar, hold down the Command(⌘) key and drag the bookmark/folder to the bookmark bar. The bookmarks can be reordered by dragging them up or down.

5. Sort Bookmarks Alphabetically

Sort bookmarks alphabetically to find them quickly. To sort bookmarks, click on “Show Sidebar” from the Safari menu bar, select “Bookmarks”, then click “Edit Bookmarks,” then “Sort By” and choose “Name.”

6. Use Spotlight for Searching

The search option in the Safari toolbar makes it easy to find bookmarks, including those in subfolders. However, a quick way to search bookmarks is to use Spotlight. Press Command(⌘)+Space, type the bookmark name, and it shows the bookmark.

7. Sync Bookmarks Across Devices

With iCloud, Safari bookmarks sync across all Apple devices synced to the same iCloud account. To sync bookmarks, open System Preferences, click “iCloud,” then select “Safari” (checkbox). Repeat the same process on all Apple devices to sync bookmarks.

Organizing bookmarks can be a time-consuming process, but it saves a lot of time in the long run. With the above tips, managing bookmarks and revisiting favorite websites becomes more comfortable. So, go ahead and organize those bookmarks!

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Sort Safari bookmarks, folders first?

I know how to sort bookmarks in Safari (16), but is there a setting or hack to sort all the folders first, like Chrome does it? Right now sorting mixes all the folder with the bookmarks (alphabetically), but I find it easier to have my folders at the top.

• Try these methods . –  harrymc Jan 10, 2023 at 21:14

Re: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/428271/how-to-sort-safari-bookmark-folders-in-macos-catalina-10-15?newreg=78539cf29662476cb71578366b634437 Re: Yair's answer (thank you for the idea) =>

Tricky(selection causes to enter renaming if not careful), but it works as follows

• Open bookmarks panel, Create FOLDERS_SORT_TEMP on the TOP of the list
• Press Command first, then click the BOTTOM folder to highlight it
• release all keys, press Shift first, click to select top folder
• Keeping cursor to the left, drag block of folders into sorting directory, proceed with sorting (right-click on temp folder, sort by name)
• extract sorted directories out of the temp folder ABOVE it
• Delete temp folder

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iOS 17 Guide: How to Bookmark on Your iPhone Efficiently

To bookmark on your iPhone running iOS 17, you simply open the Safari browser, navigate to the website you want to bookmark, tap the share button, and select the “Add Bookmark” option. After you’ve named your bookmark and chosen where to save it, just tap “Save,” and voila! Your webpage is bookmarked for quick access in the future.

After bookmarking a site, you’ll be able to find it quickly without having to remember the URL or search for it again. It’ll be neatly stored in your Safari bookmarks, ready for you whenever you need it.

You can also check out this video about how to bookmark on iPhone for additional information.

Introduction

Let’s be real. We’ve all been down that rabbit hole on the internet where we find something gold, and then somehow, we lose it. Frustrating, right? But, hey, that’s where bookmarking swoops in to save the day, or rather, save that must-not-forget website. Bookmarking on your iPhone, especially with the latest iOS 17, is like having a personal librarian that’s got your back, keeping all those precious pages in tip-top order. Consider this: How many times have you stumbled upon a killer recipe or a life-hack article that you meant to try out later? Or perhaps, you’ve got a stack of online shops you swear by. Bookmarking is key to not losing these treasures in the endless sea of the internet.

For iPhone users, iOS 17 brings a seamless and user-friendly way to keep tabs on those essential web pages. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just someone who loves to keep their digital life organized, knowing how to bookmark effectively on your iPhone is a game-changer. Bookmarking isn’t just about saving a page; it’s about having instant access to your curated information, anytime and anywhere.

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How to Bookmark on iPhone with iOS 17

Before diving into the steps, it’s important to understand that this process will enable you to quickly access your favorite websites without having to type the URL each time.

Step 1: Open Safari and navigate to the desired webpage

Navigate to the website you want to bookmark in the Safari app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on the share button

The share button looks like a square with an arrow pointing out from the top. It’s usually located at the bottom of the screen.

Finding the share button is a breeze once you’re familiar with Safari’s interface. It’s your gateway to many useful features, including bookmarking.

Step 3: Select “Add Bookmark” from the share menu

After tapping the share button, a menu will appear. From there, tap on “Add Bookmark” to initiate the bookmarking process.

Step 4: Edit the bookmark name and location

You’ll have the option to rename the bookmark and select where to save it. By default, it saves to the “Favorites” folder, but you can choose another folder or create a new one.

Being able to edit the bookmark name is super handy for recall, and choosing the right location helps keep your bookmarks organized.

Step 5: Tap “Save” to store the bookmark

Once you’ve made your edits, tap “Save” to add the bookmark to your selected folder.

With the bookmark now saved, it’s easy to retrieve the page without the fuss of searching for it again.

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Additional Information

When it comes to bookmarking on iOS 17, there are a few extra nuggets of wisdom to keep in mind. First, customization is key. Don’t just stick with the default name of the bookmark; make it something memorable and meaningful to you. Also, consider organizing your bookmarks right from the get-go. Create separate folders for recipes, work research, or your favorite blogs to keep things tidy.

What’s more, if you’re a fan of minimalism, Safari’s “Favorites” section allows you to keep a clean slate with only your most-visited sites a tap away. This way, your screen isn’t cluttered, and you can enjoy a more focused browsing experience.

Lastly, remember that bookmarking on your iPhone with iOS 17 syncs across all your Apple devices, provided you’re using the same Apple ID. This ensures you have a seamless browsing experience whether you’re on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

• Open Safari and navigate to the desired website.
• Tap the share button.
• Select “Add Bookmark” from the share menu.
• Edit the bookmark name and choose a saving location.
• Tap “Save” to store the bookmark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i organize my bookmarks into folders.

Yes, you can create folders and organize your bookmarks to keep them tidy and categorized.

What if I want to bookmark a page for offline reading?

iOS allows you to save web pages to your reading list for offline access, not just as a bookmark.

Can I edit or delete a bookmark later?

Absolutely! You can edit or delete bookmarks at any time by accessing your bookmarks list and tapping “Edit.”

Do bookmarks sync across all my devices?

Yes, if you’re using iCloud and the same Apple ID, your bookmarks will sync across all your devices.

Can I export my bookmarks from Safari to another browser?

While there’s no direct way to export bookmarks from Safari on your iPhone, you can sync them to Safari on a Mac and then export them to other browsers.

Bookmarking on your iPhone with iOS 17 is like giving your digital life a well-organized library. It’s a simple yet powerful way to keep the vast ocean of the internet neatly sorted, just a few taps away. Remember, in this digital age, staying organized is not just about keeping your physical desk tidy, but also managing the virtual one.

With the tips and insights shared, you’re ready to turn your bookmarking game into a model of digital efficiency. Happy browsing, and may your bookmarks always lead you back to those hidden gems on the web!

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Sorting Bookmarks in Safari on iPad

Is this basic function (of sorting Bookmarks alphabetically in Safari Bookmark folders) really still not available in Safari for iPhones and iPads? It was available in the early IOS platforms. Why was it dropped?

I have hundreds of Bookmarks in about a dozen Bookmark folders. I can only sort them - apart from one-by-one manually - by syncing with Firefox, but it is most unsatisfactory.

Wake up, Apple, we iPhone and iPad users should be able to Sort our Safari Bookmarks!

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No. Sorting Safari Bookmarks/Favourites alphabetically is not supported.

Why? For reasons known only to Apple, this feature has not been included in recent versions of iOS/iPadOS.

Ne aware that other than Apple’s Moderation Team, Apple do not monitor these forums for comments, nor participate in the user-to-user technical conversations. Apple do however, invite submission of constructive comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

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IOS 17: How to Easily Bookmark on iPhone

To bookmark on your iPhone with iOS 17, simply open your browser, navigate to the page you want to save, tap the share icon, and select ‘Add Bookmark’. Voila! You’ve just saved a webpage for quick access later.

After bookmarking, the webpage will be stored in your browser’s bookmarks list, making it easily retrievable whenever you need it.

You can also check out this video about how to bookmark on iPhone for additional info.

Introduction

Ah, the simple yet profound joy of bookmarking! Whether you’re a student researching for a paper, a chef looking for recipes, or just someone who loves keeping tabs on their favorite sites, bookmarking is a digital lifesaver. But why is bookmarking so crucial, you ask? Well, imagine surfing the infinite waves of the internet and stumbling upon a gem of a webpage. Now, you wouldn’t want to lose sight of that treasure in the vast ocean of online content, right? That’s where bookmarking swoops in to save the day.

In the digital age, efficiency is key, and bookmarking is the epitome of web-navigation efficiency. It’s a nifty way to organize the chaos that is the internet, making it a breeze to return to your most visited sites without the hassle of remembering complex URLs or conducting repetitive searches. And with the rollout of iOS 17, iPhone users have even more streamlined bookmarking capabilities at their fingertips. Let’s dive into the step-by-step tutorial so you can start bookmarking like a pro.

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iOS 17 Bookmarking Tutorial

Let’s get straight into how to bookmark on your iPhone running iOS 17.

Step 1: Open your browser

Open the browser app on your iPhone where you want to create the bookmark.

Browsers are your gateway to the internet, and on an iPhone, Safari is often the default. However, you might be using Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser of your preference. Whichever it is, just tap on its icon and get ready to bookmark!

Step 2: Navigate to the desired webpage

Find the webpage you want to bookmark through a search or by entering the URL.

This is where your journey begins. Maybe you’ve got a webpage in mind already, or maybe you’ll stumble upon it while browsing. Once you’re there, it’s time to make that webpage stick.

Step 3: Tap the share icon

On the bottom navigation bar, tap the icon that looks like a box with an upward arrow.

The share icon is your tool for interacting with content beyond the confines of your browser. It’s not just for sharing to social media or sending links to friends—it’s also the gateway to bookmarking.

Step 4: Select ‘Add Bookmark’

In the share menu that appears, find and tap ‘Add Bookmark’.

When you hit ‘Add Bookmark,’ you’re essentially telling your iPhone, “Hey, this page is important. Let’s keep it handy.” And your iPhone, being the loyal device it is, obliges.

Step 5: Confirm the bookmark details

Edit the bookmark name or URL if needed, then tap ‘Save’ to confirm.

Here you can personalize your bookmark. Maybe you want to give it a name that’s easy for you to remember, or you’re bookmarking a specific section of a site and want the URL to reflect that. Once you’re happy with the details, lock it in with a tap.

Step 6: Access your bookmarks

To access your saved bookmarks, tap the bookmarks icon in your browser.

And just like that, the page you bookmarked is now a part of your curated collection of web content. You can revisit it anytime with just a couple of taps.

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Additional Information

Now that you’re up to speed with bookmarking on iOS 17, there are a few tips and tricks that can enhance your experience. For starters, did you know you can edit bookmarks even after saving them? Yep, if you need to change a title or URL, it’s just a few taps away. Also, consider organizing your bookmarks into folders right from the get-go. It’s a great way to keep related content neatly tucked away together.

And let’s not forget the power of syncing. If you use the same browser across multiple devices, you can usually sync your bookmarks so that they’re available no matter what device you’re on. This is especially handy if you find something interesting on your iPhone but want to explore it further on your iPad or Mac later on.

Remember, bookmarking isn’t just about convenience—it’s about creating a personalized web experience that works seamlessly with your digital lifestyle. So go ahead, bookmark to your heart’s content and make the most out of iOS 17’s slick new features.

• Open your browser.
• Navigate to the webpage.
• Tap the share icon.
• Select ‘Add Bookmark’.
• Confirm the bookmark details.
• Access your bookmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i edit a bookmark after i’ve saved it.

Yes, you can edit a bookmark’s name and URL even after saving it. Just find the bookmark in your list and select the edit option.

How do I organize my bookmarks into folders?

When adding a bookmark, select the folder option to either create a new folder or choose an existing one to keep your bookmarks organized.

Can I delete a bookmark if I no longer need it?

Absolutely! Just like editing, you can delete a bookmark by finding it in your list and selecting the delete option.

Are bookmarks automatically synced across all my devices?

If you’re signed into the same browser account on multiple devices, then yes, they should sync automatically. Make sure you have syncing enabled in your browser’s settings.

Is there a limit to how many bookmarks I can save?

Typically, no. Most browsers allow you to save as many bookmarks as you’d like, but remember, the more you have, the more organized you’ll need to be to find them later.

In the modern world, where information is abundant and attention spans are short, bookmarking on your iPhone with iOS 17 is a small yet significant way to stay on top of the digital game. It’s about making the internet a bit more manageable, a tad less overwhelming, and a whole lot more useful to your daily life.

Bookmarking is more than just saving a URL; it’s about curating your very own digital library, one that’s tailored to your needs, interests, and whims. So what are you waiting for? Start bookmarking today and transform how you interact with the boundless world of the internet.

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How to Make Bookmark Folders in Safari on the iPhone or iPad

If you want to quickly revisit pages in Safari, you can save them as bookmarks. But did you know you can save Safari bookmarks in bookmark folders? Instead of scrolling through all the bookmarks you've saved, you can categorize them into folders, making your bookmarks organized and easy to browse. Below, I'll show you how to create Safari bookmark folders.

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We've already gone over how to use  search suggestions  in Safari and Chrome, how to  add favorites in Safari , and how to use Reader mode in Safari . For more great Safari navigation tips, check out our free  Tip of the Day . To create a new bookmark folder in Safari: 

• Open the Safari app and tap the Bookmarks icon, which looks like an open book.

• On the Bookmarks page, tap Edit. 
• Then tap New Folder to create a new Safari bookmark folder.

• You can rename the new folder and tap Done in the keyboard when you're finished.
• On the Bookmarks page, you'll see your new folder.
• Tap Done in the lower right corner to save all your changes.

You can also rearrange your list of bookmark folders.

• After tapping edit, press on the three lines next to a folder's title.
• Drag and drop to rearrange the folders.
• Tap Done to save your changes.

To move a bookmark you've saved into a bookmark folder:

• Open Bookmarks and tap Edit.
• Then tap the title of the bookmark you want to move.

• Under Location, tap the current location to open the menu.
• Select the folder you want to move the bookmark to.
• Then tap All in the upper left corner to go back to Bookmarks.
• Tap Done in the lower right to save your changes.

To save a new bookmark into a bookmark folder:

• On the Safari webpage. 
• Tap the Share icon.
• Then tap Add Bookmark.

• Tap the current location under Location to open the menu and select where the webpage will be stored, including any folders you've created.
• Then tap Save.

Now you can create, add to, and rearrange your Safari bookmark folders! Next, learn how to bookmark all open Safari tabs at once . You can also learn how to save images from Safari on your iPhone , as well as how to create a custom stocks watchlist .

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Hallei is a 2018 graduate of Maharishi University of Management with a BFA in Creative & Professional Writing. She's currently working on a novel about people using witchcraft to clean their houses.

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