Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the number of tabs you have open in Safari? Wish you could easily separate work and personal browsing without losing your progress or settings? , you might want to try out the new Safari Profiles feature in iOS 17.
What is a “Safari profile”?
Safari Profiles lets you create different profiles for different purposes, each with its own history, data, tabs, groups, and favorites. This way you can organize your browser and switch between profiles with just a few taps.
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For example, you can create a profile for home improvement projects, one for work email and documents, and one for online shopping and social media. I love using this new feature to organize things in my head as well as in my web browser.
Safari profiles are synced across all devices signed in with your Apple ID, so you can access them from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Here’s how to create, use, and delete Safari profiles on your iPhone.
How to create a Safari profile on iPhone
Creating a Safari profile on iPhone is easy and quick. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- On your iPhone, go to: setting
- Tap safari
- Then tap new profile
- Tap nameinput Name of this profileSelect icon and color
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Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
- [設定]Under , tap favorite select bookmark folder
- Tap open new tab and select page I want you to open a new tab
- Then tap < Back and end It’s at the top right of the screen.
Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
You now have a new Safari profile on your iPhone. You can repeat these steps to create as many profiles as you need.
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How to switch Safari profiles on iPhone
Create a Safari profile to easily switch between profiles while browsing in Safari. Here’s how:
- On your iPhone, safari app
- Tap. tab button on the bottom right. It is an icon with overlapping rectangles.
- next, arrow pointing down
- Tap profile
Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
- next, profile I want to use it
Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
The selected profile’s tabs, groups, and favorites are displayed. The top left of the screen also displays the profile’s name, icon, and color. To switch back to a different profile, simply repeat these steps.
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How to delete Safari profile on iPhone
If you no longer need a Safari profile, you can delete it at any time. However, please note that this operation cannot be undone. Here’s how to delete a Safari profile on your iPhone.
- go to setting
- Click “Safari”
- Then tap profile
- Tap Delete profile
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Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
- A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to delete your profile and its data (favorites, history, tabs, etc.).Tap erase To confirm.
Kurt “The CyberGuy” Knutsson shows you how to create a Safari profile in iOS 17. (CyberGuy.com)
Cart important points
Safari profiles are a great way to organize your browser and switch between different purposes. Easily create, use, and delete Safari profiles on your iPhone. Safari profiles work in a similar way in Safari on your Mac. Try them out and see how convenient and enjoyable your browsing experience will be.
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