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How to Add Safari Bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch

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By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 7, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Browsers Safari Chrome Firefox Microsoft

What to Know

Go to the URL in Safari. Tap Share > Add Bookmark or Add to Favorites. Accept the name, and select Save.Edit and rearrange bookmarks by tapping the Bookmarks icon at the bottom of Safari and selecting Edit beneath the list. This article explains how to add bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch using the Safari browser app. We also discuss the difference between bookmarks and favorites. Instructions apply to devices with iOS 10 and later.

How to Add Bookmarks in Safari for iPhone

To add a bookmark to Safari on your iPhone or iPod Touch: Open Safari and go to the URL you want to bookmark. Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the page. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up. In the Share menu, tap Add Bookmark. Enter a new name, if you like, or tap Save to save the bookmark under its original name. Alternatively, press and hold the Bookmark icon (it looks like an open book) beside the Share icon and select Add Bookmark. Select Save to save the bookmark.

How to Add Favorites to Safari on an iPhone

The process for adding favorites is similar: Open Safari and go to the URL you want to add to your Favorites list. Tap the Share icon at the bottom of the page. It looks like a box with an arrow pointing up. In the Share menu, tap Add to Favorites. Enter a new name, if you like, or tap Save to save the URL under its original name.

Safari Bookmarks vs Favorites

People often use the words bookmarks and favorites interchangeably. However, there is a distinction between the two folders in the Safari app on the iPhone and iPod. In iOS, a favorite is one type of bookmark. Bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch appear in a default primary folder in Safari, where all bookmarked pages are stored. Anything added to this folder is accessible through the Bookmarks icon in Safari so that you can access those saved links at any time. Favorites is a folder stored within the Bookmarks folder. It's the first folder you see when you access Bookmarks. You don't get quicker access to favorites than to bookmarks on an iPhone or iPod Touch. However, on an iPad, the favorites appear as tabs at the top of every Safari page you open, so you're one tap away from any of them. You can add additional custom folders to either folder to organize your bookmarks on any iOS device. It's also possible to add bookmark shortcuts to the iPhone or iPod Touch home screen so that you can instantly access websites without first opening Safari.

How to Edit and Arrange Bookmarks

You can edit and arrange your bookmarks in a few ways: To view and organize folders and bookmarks, tap the Bookmark icon at the bottom of any Safari screen to display a list of folders, and then tap the Bookmark tab.To edit folders, tap a folder to open it and display the individual URLs saved in the folder, then tap Edit.To delete a folder or bookmark, tap the red minus next to the name.To rearrange folders or bookmarks, drag the three-horizontal-line icon next to each entry up or down.To add a folder, tap New Folder at the bottom of the editing screen. How to Add Safari Bookmarks on iPad 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 Create Folders on an iPhone to Organize All Your Apps Adding Favorites to Internet Explorer 11 How to Add and Save a Website to the Home Screen on Your iPad How to Drop a Pin in Maps on iPhone How to Add Safari Shortcuts to an iPhone Home Screen How to Use Opera Mini for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch How to Show the Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector 3 Ways to Take a Scrolling Screenshot on iPhone How to Manage Favorite Contacts in the iPhone Phone App How to Change Your Homepage in Safari How to Add Safari Website Shortcuts to iPad's Home Screen How to Turn On Private Browsing in Safari for iOS How to Rearrange Icons on the 6th & 7th Generation Nano How to Clear Your Search Bar History How to Sign a PDF on iPhone and iPad 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