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How to Close All Tabs in Safari on the iPhone or iPad

Long-press the Tab icon or delete your Safari cache

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What To Know

To close tabs normally: Press and hold the two-stacked-square Tab button. The menu will open. Press Close all # Tabs.To close unresponsive tabs: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data > Confirm. This article explains how to close all of your tabs in the Safari browser for iPhone and iPad. These instructions work for iOS 12, iOS 11, and iOS 10.

How to Close All Tabs in the Safari Browser

Use the Tab menu to close all open tabs simultaneously. Tap and hold the Tab button, which looks like two stacked squares. When you tap it, the button opens a new window, but when you keep your finger pressed on it, the Tabs menu appears. The Tabs menu includes an option to close all open tabs, except for the page you're currently viewing. Use this method to open a private tab to launch a private browsing session.

How to Close All Tabs Without Opening the Safari Browser

When you cannot open Safari to close all the open tabs on your iPhone or iPad, clear the Safari cache of website data. This approach is the sledgehammer way to close tabs and should only be done when you cannot close tabs through the web browser. Clearing this data erases all the cookies stored on your device, which means you will need to log back in to websites that ordinarily keep you logged in between visits. From in the iPhone or iPad Settings app, browse to the Safari section and select Clear History and Website Data. Confirm your selection in the pop-up screen. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Clear Your iPhone Cache How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Turn On Private Browsing in Safari for iOS How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Manage Tabbed Browsing in Safari for macOS How to Control iPhone Safari Settings and Security How to Clear Cache on an iPad How to Close All Tabs on Your Computer or Android Browsers How to Manage History and Browsing Data on iPhone How to Clear Search History on iPhone Are iPads Really That Safe from Viruses and Malware? How to Turn Off Private Browsing Mode on iPad How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Clear Cookies on iPad How to Manage Browsing History on Safari for iPad How to Clear Cookies for a Specific Site Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies