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How to customize the safari start page on iphone and ipad.

Make your Start Page clean and simple---or just as cluttered as you like it.

On your iPhone or iPad, you can easily customize the Safari Start Page in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (or higher). You can make the page blank (mostly), add a background image, or pick and choose what you want to see. Here's how.

First, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and open a new tab by tapping the tabs button (two overlapping rectangles), then tapping the plus ("+") button.

You'll see Safari's "Start Page" by default. To edit what's on the Start Page, scroll down if necessary and tap the "Edit" button.

When you tap "Edit," a "Customize Start Page" window will appear. Use the switches beside the listed options to turn them on or off. Here's what each option does.

• Favorites: This displays items from your Favorites list (like bookmarks).
• Frequently Visited: You'll see a list of frequently visited websites.
• Shared With You: This gives you a list of items shared with you from other people through the Messages app.
• Privacy Report: This shows a report on the number of trackers Safari has blocked recently.
• Siri Suggestions: This displays suggestions from Siri related to what's in your history and bookmarks.
• Reading List: This shows items from your Reading List .
• iCloud Tabs: This shows Safari tabs that are synchronized across iCloud from your other devices.

While also in the "Customize Start Page" window, you can use the "three lines" handle beside each item to tap and drag the Start Page items in the list. This will change the order of how the items will appear on the Start Page.

And if you turn the switch beside "Background Image" into the "on" position, you can select a background picture that will display behind the content on your Start Page. Tap an image in the thumbnails or tap the plus ("+") button to select a custom image from your photo library.

If you want to make your Start Page as minimalist as possible, switch off every item on the "Customize Start Page" list. (Unfortunately, you'll still see the "Edit" button.)

When you're done, click the "X" button to close the Customize Start Page window. The changes you've made take effect immediately. Happy browsing!

Related: What's New in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey

How to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone and iPad

While you may not think much about what your Homepage is on Safari , this can be the handiest way to see your favorite site first. Every time you open Safari, you can visit the website you like most right off the bat or when you hit your Home button. Maybe it’s your preferred news source, the weather site you trust most, or your favorite tech site, iDownloadblog.com.

To make sure you get to your favorite website quickly each day, here’s how to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Change your Safari Homepage

Open Safari on your Mac, and then follow these steps to change your Homepage:

1) Click Safari > Preferences from the top menu bar.

2) Choose the General tab.

3) In the box next to Homepage , enter the URL of the website you want. If you are currently on that site, just click the Set Current Page button. This will change that URL for you.

Set your Homepage for new windows and tabs

By making that change above, each time you click the Home button on your toolbar or History > Home from the menu bar, you’ll land on that page. But you can set it up so that whenever you open a new Safari window or tab, you’ll go directly to that page too.

In the same Safari Preferences window, above Homepage , you’ll see the options for New windows open with and New tabs open with . You can click the drop-down box and choose Homepage for both or just one.

For something out of the ordinary, you can also set an image as your Safari Homepage on Mac. So, you can see your adorable pet, favorite vacation spot, or loving family whenever you open Safari.

On iPhone and iPad

Things are currently not as simple on iOS as they are on macOS. There isn’t a setting for Homepage in Safari on iPhone and iPad. But there is a workaround you can use to always open Safari with your favorite page. You’ll do this by creating a shortcut on your Home Screen, and here’s how.

1) Open Safari on iPhone or iPad and go to the site you want to use.

2) Tap the Share button at the bottom.

3) Select Add to Home Screen .

4) Name your shortcut and tap Add .

Now, whenever you want to open Safari to that “Homepage,” just tap your shortcut.

Note : If a website you use opens in a reader or mobile mode, you may not see your normal Safari options (tabs, bookmarks, etc.). So, use the desktop version of the site instead. Before performing the steps above, select the Share button > Request Desktop Site . Then, follow the instructions to add it to your Home Screen.

Setting Safari Homepage

You can always use the Favorites feature in Safari to quickly get to the sites you love most. But setting your Homepage gets you to your favorite website the fastest.

Do you plan to set a Safari Homepage for your favorite site? Let us know! And if you have tips for using Safari on Mac or iOS that you’d like to share, feel free to comment below.

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• If you're using Safari for Windows, click the "Edit" menu and select "Preferences". It is highly recommended that you switch to a more up-to-date browser, as Safari for Windows is no longer supported by Apple and is not receiving any security updates.

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How to customize your start page in Safari on iPhone and iPad

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Safari is probably one of your most used apps on your current iPhone. After all, Safari is your gateway to the wonderful world of the internet on the go. But have you ever wished you could make your mobile Safari experience a little more personal?

Since macOS Big Sur, Apple gave users the ability to customize the start page in Safari on the Mac . But this same feature did not make its way to the iPhone and iPad until iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, respectively. When you customize the start page in mobile Safari, you can pick your own cool background image and choose what sections you want to display when you first open a new tab. Sections can include your Favorites, Siri Suggestions, Reading List, and more. It's a simple little setting, but customizing your start page makes Safari feel more like your own.

Here's how to customize your start page in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

How to choose sections for your start page in Safari on iOS

• Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• If you are on an existing webpage, tap the Tabs button and launch a new tab .

• Scroll down to the bottom of the start page and tap Edit .
• If you prefer to use the same start page customization across all of your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, make sure the toggle for Use Start Page on All Devices is set to ON (green). This ensures that your start page appearance and settings are synced through iCloud.
• You'll see sections for Favorites , Frequently Visited , Shared With You , Privacy Report , Siri Suggestions , Reading List , and iCloud Tabs . Tap the toggles for the sections that you want to display to ON (green).
• If you want to rearrange the order that these sections appear in, just drag-and-drop with the handle into the order that you prefer.

In iOS 16 , a new section for Recently Closed Tabs will be added to the available options listed above. This section will show tabs that you've recently closed, in case you want to pull them up again.

How to set a background image for your start page in Safari on iOS

Adding a background image is a good way to spice up your Safari browsing experience while you're on the start page. Apple gives you the option to choose a preset image, or you can even pick out your own. Here's how.

• Make sure you're in a new tab so you can be on the start page .
• Scroll down to the bottom and tap Edit .
• Tap the toggle for Background Image to ON (green).
• Select one of the preset images by tapping on it.
• If you prefer to use your own, tap the large plus (+) button.
• Choose an image from your Photo Library .

If you've already set an image from your Photo Library but want to change it, just tap on the square with your custom image to browse your Photo Library again for a different image.

A personalized Safari

As you can see, it's easy to customize your start page in Safari on your favorite iPhone and iPad in iOS 15 . Doing so will give you a better experience whenever you open up a new tab in Safari, and it is a great way to add your own touch to the browser.

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How to Change Your Homepage in Safari

Mobile and desktop Safari use different procedures

What to Know

• Safari on Mac: With Safari open, choose  Safari  >  Preferences > select General tab.
• Then, next to Homepage, add a URL or select Set to Current Page .
• Safari iOS app: Open the page you want > Sharing icon > Add to Home Screen .

This article explains how to change your Safari homepage for the Mac and the Safari app for iOS devices. This information applies to Macs with macOS Monterey (12) through OS X El Capitan (10.11), as well as iPhones and iPads with iOS 15 through iOS 11 and iPad OS 15 through iPadOS 13.

How to Set the Homepage in Safari on a Mac

You can choose any page you want to display when you launch Safari . For example, if you usually begin browsing with a Google search, set the Google homepage as your default. If the first thing you do when you go online is check your email, tell Safari to go to your provider's site.

Here's how to set your Safari homepage on a Mac.

Open Safari on your Mac.

Select Safari from the menu bar and choose Preferences from the drop-down menu.

Select the  General  tab on the Preferences screen.

Next to  Homepage , type the URL you want to set as the Safari homepage.

Select Set to Current Page to choose the page you're on.

Exit the General preferences window to save your changes.

Set the Safari Homepage on an iPhone

You can't set a homepage on an iPhone or another iOS device the same way you can with Safari on the desktop. However, you can add a web page link to your device's Home screen and open it to go directly to that page.

Tap the Safari icon on the iPhone Home screen to open the browser.

Open the web page you want to use as a Safari shortcut.

Tap Sharing (the square with an arrow) at the bottom of the web page to display the Sharing options.

Scroll up on the Sharing screen to see more options.

Tap  Add to Home Screen .

Accept the suggested name or change it, then tap Add to create the shortcut.

You can tap the shortcut instead of opening Safari to always start at the site you chose.

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iOS 15: How to Customize Your Safari Start Page and Background

First seen in macOS Big Sur, Safari's redesigned Start Page in iOS 15 is a one-stop shop for all of your Bookmarks, Favorites, Frequently Visited sites, Siri Suggestions, iCloud Tabs, Reading List, and Privacy Report.

• Launch Safari on your iPhone or iPad .
• Tap the open tabs icon in the bottom right corner of the Safari interface.

• Scroll down to the bottom of the Start Page and tap the Edit button.
• To sync your Start Page settings with other devices linked to the same Apple ID , turn on the switch next to Use Start Page on All Devices .
• Use the switches to control what you want to appear on your Start Page. Options include: Favorites , Frequently Visited , Shared with You , Privacy Report , Siri Suggestions , Reading List , and iCloud Tabs .
• You can also turn on the Background image option and choose one of the existing iOS wallpapers, or select your own from your photos by tapping the big + button.

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How to Set Safari Homepage on Mac And iPhone

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Depending on the settings, you may find the Safari browser on your MacBook opening a blank page or landing on the default Safari Home page.

However, the macOS Safari browser also provides the option to set any website as the Home page and this feature can be used to make the Safari browser on your Mac to always open your favorite or most frequently accessed website.

In the case of iPhone, Safari browser does not provide the option to Set Homepage, but it provides the option to add websites to the Home screen of your device.

1. Set Any Website As Safari Homepage on Mac

You can make the Safari browser on MacBook always land on your favorite or most frequently visited website, instead of opening a blank page or landing on the default Safari Homepage.

1. Open the Safari Browser on your Mac and visit the website that you want to set as Safari Home Page on your Mac.

2. Once you land on the website, click on the Safari tab in top-menu bar and select Preferences in the drop-down menu.

3. On Safari Preferences screen, switch to General tab  and click on Set to Current Page button or enter URL of the website that you want to designate as the Homepage in Safari Browser.

important: Make sure that you set New windows open with option is set to Homepage .

2. Add Shortcut to Home Screen on iPhone Using Safari Browser

As mentioned above, the Safari browser on iPhone does not provide the option to Set or Change Homepage, but provides the option to Add Shortcuts to Home Screen.

1. Open the Safari App on iPhone and visit the website that you want to set as Homepage in Safari browser on iPhone.

2. Once you are on the website, tap on the Share button located in bottom menu to open Safari sharing menu.

3. On the sharing menu, select Add to Home Screen option.

4. On the next screen, tap on the Add  option, located at top-right corner.

This will add a Shortcut to the website on the Home Screen of your iPhone, which allows you to vist your favorite or most frequently accessed website by tapping on the shortcut.

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How to Customize Safari Start Page

You can now customize your Safari start page (also called a Safari home page) to show the content you're most interested in. That way when you open Safari, you can access bookmarked pages and shared files with a single tap on your screen. We'll show you how!

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Why You’ll Love This Tip

• Easily view the bookmarks, shared files, and privacy reports you're most interested in.
• Organize your Safari home page content to best suit your browsing preferences. 

How to Customize Safari Home Page

Use the steps below to learn how to customize your Safari background image and the content displayed on your customized Safari home page. To see more iOS tips and tricks, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter!

The great news is that your customized home page settings can also be shared across Apple devices, as long as those devices are signed into the same Apple ID and have iCloud enabled for Safari. 

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Change Safari Homepage On iPhone, iPad & Mac

W hile you may not think much about what your Homepage is on Safari, this can be the handiest way to see your favorite site first. Every time you open Safari, you can visit the website you like most right off the bat or when you hit your Home button.

To make sure you get to your favorite website quickly each day, here’s how to change your Safari Homepage on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Change your Safari Homepage on iPhone and iPad

Things are currently not as simple on iOS as they are on Mac. There isn’t a setting for Homepage in Safari on iPhone and iPad. But there is a workaround you can use to always open Safari with your favorite page. You’ll do this by creating a shortcut on your Home screen and here’s how.

Step 1.  Open  Safari  on iPhone or iPad and go to the site you want to use.

Step 2.  Tap the  Share  button at the bottom.

Step 3.  Select  Add to Home Screen .

Step 4.   Name  your shortcut and tap  Add .

Now, whenever you want to open Safari to that “ Homepage ,” just tap your shortcut.

Note : If a website you use opens in a reader or mobile mode, you may not see your normal Safari options (tabs, bookmarks, etc.). So, use the desktop version of the site instead. Before performing the steps above select  Share button  >  Request Desktop Site . Then, follow the instructions to add it to your Home screen.

Change your Safari Homepage on Mac

Open  Safari  on your Mac and then follow these steps to change your Homepage.

Step 1.  Click  Safari  >  Preferences  from the menu bar.

Step 2. Choose the  General  tab.

Step 3.  In the box next to  Homepage , enter the  URL  of the website you want. If you are currently on that site, just click the  Set Current Page  button. This will change that URL for you.

Set your Homepage for new windows and tabs

By making that change above, each time you click the Home button on your toolbar or  History >  Home  from the menu bar, you’ll land on that page. But you can set it up so that whenever you open a new Safari window or tab, you’ll go directly to that page too.

In the same Safari Preferences window, above  Homepage , you’ll see the options for  New windows open with  and  New tabs open with . You can click the drop-down box and choose  Homepage  for both or just one.

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How To Set A Website As Homepage On Safari

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Setting a website as your homepage on Safari can be a convenient way to streamline your browsing experience. By doing so, you can ensure that your favorite website is readily accessible whenever you launch the Safari browser. Whether it's a news website, a search engine, or a social media platform, customizing your homepage can save you time and effort by eliminating the need to manually navigate to your preferred site each time you open your browser.

In this guide, we will walk you through the simple steps to set a website as your homepage on Safari. By following these instructions, you can personalize your browsing experience and tailor Safari to suit your specific needs and preferences. Whether you're using Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, these steps will enable you to effortlessly establish your desired website as the default homepage, ensuring that it's the first thing you see when you launch the browser .

Now, let's delve into the step-by-step process of configuring your Safari browser to open with your preferred website, allowing you to kickstart your browsing sessions with ease and efficiency.

Step 1: Open Safari

To begin the process of setting a website as your homepage on Safari, you'll first need to open the Safari browser on your device. Whether you're using a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, launching Safari is the initial step towards customizing your browsing experience.

If you're using a Mac, you can easily open Safari by clicking on its icon located in the dock at the bottom of your screen or by searching for "Safari" using Spotlight and then clicking on the Safari app from the search results. Alternatively, you can access Safari from the Applications folder in Finder by navigating to the "Applications" directory and selecting the Safari app.

For iPhone or iPad users, locating the Safari app on your home screen and tapping on its icon will swiftly launch the browser, setting the stage for the subsequent steps in the process of setting your desired website as the homepage.

Once Safari is open and ready for use, you're all set to proceed to the next step, which involves navigating to the specific website that you wish to designate as your homepage. This straightforward process allows you to seamlessly transition to the subsequent steps, ultimately enabling you to personalize your browsing experience and optimize your Safari browser to suit your preferences.

With Safari now open, you're ready to embark on the next step of this user-friendly process, which will guide you through the seamless configuration of your preferred website as the default homepage.

Step 2: Go to the website you want to set as homepage

Once Safari is open on your device, the next step involves navigating to the website that you intend to set as your homepage. This website could be your favorite news portal, a search engine, a social media platform, or any other site that you frequently visit and wish to access immediately upon launching the Safari browser.

To proceed, simply enter the URL of the desired website into the address bar at the top of the Safari browser window . Alternatively, if the website is already bookmarked or listed in your browsing history, you can access it by clicking on the appropriate bookmark or selecting it from the history section.

If you're unsure about the URL or the specific website you want to set as your homepage, take a moment to explore and identify the site that best aligns with your preferences and browsing habits. Consider factors such as the site's relevance, frequency of visitation, and the value it adds to your browsing experience.

Upon reaching the website, take a moment to navigate through its pages and ensure that it indeed corresponds to the one you wish to designate as your homepage. Familiarize yourself with the site's layout, content, and any personalized features it may offer. This step allows you to reaffirm your choice and ascertain that the selected website resonates with your browsing needs and preferences.

By navigating to the website you want to set as your homepage, you're one step closer to customizing your Safari browsing experience. This simple yet crucial step sets the stage for the subsequent actions that will enable you to seamlessly integrate your preferred website into the Safari browser, ensuring that it's readily accessible each time you launch the browser.

With the website of your choice now loaded in Safari, you're ready to proceed to the next step, which involves utilizing the browser's functionality to add the site as your personalized homepage. This intuitive process will empower you to streamline your browsing experience and enhance your efficiency when accessing your preferred website through Safari.

Step 3: Click on the Share button

After navigating to the website you wish to set as your homepage, the next step involves clicking on the "Share" button within the Safari browser. This action initiates the process of customizing your browsing experience by adding the selected website as your personalized homepage.

On Safari for Mac, the "Share" button is typically located in the toolbar at the top of the browser window. It is represented by an icon featuring a square with an arrow pointing upwards, symbolizing the action of sharing or saving the current webpage. Clicking on this button unveils a dropdown menu that offers a range of options for interacting with the webpage, including sharing it via email , message, or AirDrop, as well as adding it to your bookmarks or reading list.

For iPhone and iPad users, the "Share" button is prominently displayed at the bottom of the Safari browser window. It is identifiable by the square icon with an arrow pointing upwards, positioned alongside the address bar. Tapping on this button triggers the display of a menu containing various actions, such as sharing the webpage, adding it to your reading list, or creating a shortcut to the page on your home screen.

By clicking on the "Share" button, you are presented with a set of convenient options that enable you to interact with the webpage in diverse ways. This functionality empowers you to seamlessly integrate the selected website into your browsing routine, allowing you to streamline access to the site and enhance your overall browsing efficiency.

Upon clicking the "Share" button, you will be poised to proceed to the subsequent step, which involves selecting the specific option that enables you to add the website as your homepage. This intuitive process paves the way for the seamless customization of your Safari browser, ensuring that your preferred website is readily accessible each time you launch the browser.

With the "Share" button now activated and the menu of options at your disposal, you are primed to advance to the next step, which will guide you through the process of designating the chosen website as your personalized homepage. This user-friendly process empowers you to tailor your browsing experience to align with your preferences, ultimately enhancing your satisfaction and efficiency when using Safari.

Step 4: Select "Add to Home Screen"

After clicking on the "Share" button within the Safari browser, the subsequent step involves selecting the option to "Add to Home Screen." This pivotal action allows you to seamlessly integrate the chosen website into your browsing routine by creating a direct shortcut to the site on your device's home screen.

When you opt to "Add to Home Screen," Safari presents you with a streamlined interface that enables you to customize the appearance and functionality of the shortcut. This includes the ability to name the shortcut, which is particularly useful for identifying the website at a glance amidst other icons on your home screen. By assigning a clear and recognizable name to the shortcut, you can effortlessly distinguish it from other app icons, ensuring quick and intuitive access to your designated homepage.

Furthermore, the "Add to Home Screen" feature allows you to preview the icon representing the shortcut. This visual representation provides an opportunity to personalize the appearance of the shortcut, ensuring that it aligns with your visual preferences and complements the overall aesthetics of your home screen. Whether it's a news website, a productivity tool, or a social media platform, customizing the icon enhances the visual appeal of your home screen while facilitating seamless navigation to your preferred website.

Upon finalizing the customization of the shortcut, you simply need to click the "Add" button, which confirms your selection and adds the shortcut to your device's home screen. This straightforward process ensures that your chosen website is readily accessible with a single tap, eliminating the need to launch Safari and manually navigate to the site each time you wish to access it.

By selecting "Add to Home Screen," you effectively establish a direct link to your preferred website, streamlining your browsing experience and enhancing your efficiency when accessing the site. This intuitive feature empowers you to seamlessly integrate the website into your digital ecosystem, ensuring that it's prominently featured on your home screen and readily available whenever you need to engage with its content.

With the website now successfully added to your home screen, you have effectively personalized your browsing experience, enabling swift and convenient access to your designated homepage. This seamless integration of your preferred website into your device's home screen exemplifies the user-centric approach of Safari, allowing you to tailor your browsing environment to align with your specific needs and preferences.

Step 5: Name the shortcut and click "Add"

After selecting "Add to Home Screen" and customizing the appearance of the shortcut, the next crucial step involves naming the shortcut and finalizing the process by clicking "Add." This pivotal action allows you to personalize the shortcut by assigning a distinct and recognizable name, ensuring seamless identification and swift access to your designated homepage.

When naming the shortcut, it's essential to choose a label that clearly reflects the website it represents. This could be the name of the website itself, a concise abbreviation, or a customized title that resonates with your browsing habits. By selecting a descriptive and memorable name, you can effortlessly distinguish the shortcut amidst other icons on your home screen, facilitating intuitive navigation to your preferred website.

The naming process also presents an opportunity to infuse a personal touch, allowing you to tailor the shortcut's label to align with your preferences. Whether it's a news portal, a social media platform, or an online marketplace, the chosen name should encapsulate the essence of the website, enabling quick recognition and seamless integration into your digital ecosystem.

Upon finalizing the name of the shortcut, the last step entails clicking the "Add" button, confirming your selection and adding the customized shortcut to your device's home screen. This straightforward action solidifies the integration of your preferred website into your browsing environment, ensuring that it's prominently featured and readily accessible with a single tap.

By naming the shortcut and clicking "Add," you complete the process of setting a website as your homepage on Safari, culminating in the seamless integration of your preferred website into your digital routine. This user-centric approach empowers you to personalize your browsing experience, facilitating swift and convenient access to your designated homepage directly from your device's home screen.

With the customized shortcut now added to your home screen, you have successfully tailored your browsing environment to align with your specific needs and preferences. This intuitive process exemplifies Safari's commitment to user empowerment, allowing you to effortlessly configure your browser and optimize your digital experience to suit your individual requirements.

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What do I put in the URL box? Otherwise, home icon is shaded out.

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Apr 18, 2021 12:01 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

Copy and paste this. https://www.com/startpage/

I tested before posting.

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/change-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

Launch Safari holding the Shift key down and test

Click Bookmarks in the Safari menubar and choose "Show Start page"

Apr 18, 2021 12:55 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

Correct. I don't know exactly what is going on.

Open the current Safari start page.

At the bottom right corner, there is an "Options" button.

A pane will open showing all possible options and showing Desktop pictures including Big Sur graphic.. Choose it.

Apr 18, 2021 12:16 PM in response to stedman1

I don't know how much clearer I can be.

*the URL dominic23 provided does not work. See screenshot that shows Safari cannot locate it.

*I want to know, what URL do I type into the Homepage box, see screenshot, so that when I click the home icon in the safari browser bar, I get the Apple Start Page.

Apr 18, 2021 12:43 PM in response to dominic23

when I enter the https://com/startpage into the homepage box, as I said, safari cannot locate; see previous screenshot. looks like a misinformed URL anyway, as it does not end in a domain such as com or net.

Apr 18, 2021 12:51 PM in response to stedman1

I don't understand. What does 'I haven't entered it' mean? They said type this into the [Homepage] box;

https://www.com/startpage/

Safari cannot locate that.

If you mean https://www.apple.com/startpage/ ; all that does is go to apple.com.

Apr 18, 2021 12:05 PM in response to dominic23

Apr 18, 2021 12:38 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

I launched Safari Technology Preview to test.

No changes what so ever made.

Apr 18, 2021 11:41 AM in response to brinkeguthrie

Try copy and pasting this url

https://www.apple .com/startpage/

Apr 18, 2021 11:43 AM in response to dominic23

that takes you to just 'apple.com'

Apr 18, 2021 12:08 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

Exactly what web site are you hoping to use as your start page? The address shown in your screenshot is not a legit web site address.

Apr 18, 2021 12:09 PM in response to stedman1

See the screenshot that shows an empty box for 'homepage?' What do I put in that box so when I click 'home' icon, I see the Apple Start Page?

Apr 18, 2021 12:12 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

If you want your Safari start page to be the Apple site, you input the address provided by dominic23. Otherwise you will need to give us a little more info as to what you are hoping to accomplish.

Apr 18, 2021 12:48 PM in response to brinkeguthrie

But, you haven’t entered Apple.com

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Here’s how you can land on your favourite website as soon as you open Safari.

The ‘homepage’ on your web browser is the page it loads whenever you launch it on your device. You can set your homepage to your favourite website or something more functional like a search engine or a news website. The possibilities are endless. If you want to save your internet data , you can choose not to have a homepage at all. Here’s how you can change your Safari homepage on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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Can you change the homepage on Safari?

Like all web browsers, Safari also lets you set any website as your homepage. But there’s one catch. You can only do this on your Mac. Safari for iOS and iPadOS has no option to set a preferred homepage. However, to make your most visited websites more accessible, you can add them to your iPhone’s home screen . Once you do that, they will appear as app icons on the home screen. Tapping on them will redirect you to their respective web pages in Safari.

Mac users can not only set a homepage, but they can also choose whether the homepage loads by default every time they open a new tab or window. Like the iPhone, your Mac also allows you to make a desktop for any website. You can do this simply by dragging the URL and dropping it on the desktop. This is a great trick for creating app-like icons for apps that are not available on Mac (like Netflix and Google Calendar).

Change Safari homepage on Mac

Step 1: Open Safari on your Mac.

Step 2: On the top menu, click on Safari and select Preferences .

Step 3: Switch to the General tab.

Step 4: In the ‘Homepage’ field, enter the URL of the website you want to set as Safari’s homepage .

Step 5: You can also set the new tabs and windows to open with the homepage.

Step 6: Relaunch the browser to view the homepage.

Change the Safari homepage on an iPhone or iPad

Since Safari for iOS does not allow setting a default homepage, you can do the next best thing and add a web shortcut to your iPhone/iPad’s home screen. Here’s how.

Step 1: Launch the Safari web browser on your iPhone.

Step 2: Open the website you want to set as the home page.

Step 3: Hit the Share icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: Tap on Add to Home Screen .

Step 5: Give it a name and hit Add at the top right corner of the screen.

Whenever you wish to open Safari to that page, hit its icon on your iPhone home screen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the safari browser on my iphone have a home page.

No, you cannot set up a default homepage for Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Instead, you can add a web shortcut to your iPhone’s home screen.

How do I add a web shortcut to my iPhone’s home screen?

To add a web shortcut to your iPhone’s home screen, open the website in Safari, hit the share icon at the bottom, select ‘Add to Home Screen’, and hit ‘Add’.

How do I set up a Safari homepage on my Mac?

Open Safari, then go to Safari>Preferences and enter the URL of the website next to ‘Homepage’.

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iOS 18 could give you more reasons to move out of Chrome, as AppleInsider claims that the next version of Apple's Safari browser for the iPhone will feature some tasty AI upgrades.

Safari 18, as the new version will be known according to the report, looks set for several changes including a small interface refresh. But the meat of the upgrades begins with an Intelligent Search feature, which is thought to use on-device AI to generate a summary of your web page for quickly getting the gist of what you're reading.

Another addition to next-gen Safari is Web Eraser, which can remove specified parts of a webpage, such as advertising or images, and restore them when required. These changes will be remembered between sessions, and flagged to the user upon revisiting a Web Eraser-ed page too — meaning you won't have to set it up each time you go to a certain site, or forget that you made alterations.

Both of these apparently need activating from the page controls menu. This is a revised version of the "AA" menu already seen in Safari that will provides access to the new tools as well as some basic browser options like text size and reader mode that were previously split up across different menus.

More to look forward to

While the report from AI focuses on iOS 18, these features will make their way to Macs and iPads with their respective macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 updates. So it won't just be iPhone users who get to play with Apple's upcoming AI toys.

AppleInsider also tells us about a feature to look forward to in a future iOS updates, likely in 2025. The iPhone's Visual Lookup feature is already a powerful way of learning more about the contents of your photos, but Apple apparently has plans for a more powerful version of this tool to help users learn more about "consumer products" featured in a picture. This image-searching feature may be usable on any image you open on the iPhone, not just those you save to your gallery.

Apple's WWDC event, which begins on June 10, is normally where it announces its big new software updates for the coming year, and we expect to hear all about iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 and more at the keynote presentation. But if that's too far off for you, there's a chance we'll hear about some new software as part of Apple's assumed hardware announcements at its Let Loose next week on May 7.

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Your Guide to Private Browsing in Safari

Private browsing is often misunderstood, but it can be a helpful feature if you know what’s what.

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What private browsing does in safari, how to use safari private browsing on iphone and ipad, how to use safari private browsing on a mac, how to disable safari private browsing on iphone and ipad, how to disable safari private browsing on a mac, key takeaways.

• Private Browsing in Safari hides browsing history, autofill details, downloads, and locks tabs after inactivity.
• Safari on Mac groups private and non-private tabs, while on iPhone it shows all tabs regardless of mode.
• To use Private Browsing in Safari, identify it by a dark address bar, "Private" indicator, or "Private" next to the site URL.

Most browsers offer a private browsing mode that aims to keep the websites you view off the record. But what exactly does it do in Safari and how do you get the best out of it?

First and foremost, Private Browsing keeps the website pages you visit out of your History . The aim is to prevent someone else from seeing which pages you have visited if they have access to your phone or computer.

In Safari, Private Browsing does a lot more than just hide URLs. It also:

• Prevents recent searches from showing up in your history.
• Stops remembering details you enter in forms for autofill.
• Keeps downloaded items from appearing in your Downloads list.
• Locks private tabs after a period of inactivity.
• Adds tracking and fingerprinting protection.

However, it’s important to note that Private Browsing does not stop you from being tracked altogether. Websites you visit will still be able to use various methods to track you, and will still have access to all data that you send them.

On macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, Safari groups private tabs together, and separates them from non-private tabs. On Mac, each Safari window is either private or non-private, and can have as many tabs as you want.

On iPhone, you can switch between private and non-private modes, each of which shows all tabs belonging to that mode.

You can spot when you’re viewing a private tab with these signs:

• The address bar has a dark background. This may be less noticeable if you’re using Dark Mode .
• On Mac, you’ll see a prominent Private indicator in the title bar.
• On iPhone, you’ll see Private alongside the site URL at the bottom of your screen.

The steps to enter Private Browsing mode are nearly identical on an iPhone and iPad. The only difference is that the tab icon is at the bottom of the screen on iOS and the top on iPadOS.

• Long-press the tab icon (two overlapping pages) on the bottom-right (iPhone) or top-right (iPad) of your screen.
• Tap the New Private Tab menu item.
• If locked, enter your passcode to unlock Private Browsing.

You can enter Private Browsing mode on macOS using either a menu item or a keyboard shortcut:

• Open the File menu and choose New Private Window .
• Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Cmd + n .
• Use the browser as you normally would. Any tabs you open from this window will open in the same window, in private mode.

You may want to prevent users of an iPhone or iPad from using Private Browsing mode at all. To do so:

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap on Screen Time .
• Under RESTRICTIONS , click on Content & Privacy Restrictions .
• If not already enabled, press the toggle next to Content & Privacy Restrictions to enable.
• Tap Content Restrictions .
• Change the Web Content setting to Limit Adult Websites .

The option to enter private mode will now be gone.

On macOS, the wording of certain options differs slightly, but the overall process is near-identical to iOS:

• Open System Settings via the Apple menu.
• Click on Screen Time in the left panel.
• Under the Restrictions section, click on Content & Privacy .
• Click Content Restrictions .
• Change the Access to Web Content setting to Limit Adult Websites .

Private Browsing will now be unavailable in Safari, although any existing private windows will stay open.

Of course, anyone can re-enable Private Browsing using the same process, in reverse. However, you can use Screen Time’s Lock Screen Time Settings option to set a passcode and enforce the setting permanently.

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