Safari for Mac
Safari how-to guides
Every Safari guide we have, newest first. Each one lists the menu path, the shortcut and what to do when it does not work.
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How to block pop-ups in Safari on Mac: per-site and all-website settings explainedHow to block pop-ups in Safari on Mac: open Safari > Settings, click Websites, then set Pop-up Windows for each site or all sites.
How to change the default search engine in Safari on Mac: Settings steps for macOS TahoeHow to change the default search engine in Safari on Mac: open Safari > Settings, click Search, and pick an engine. Set private windows separately.
How to change the downloads folder in Safari on Mac: General settings steps and fixesHow to change the downloads folder in Safari on Mac: open Safari > Settings > General, pick the File download location, and choose where files save.
How to change the homepage in Safari on Mac: steps for macOS 27 Golden GateHow to change the homepage in Safari on Mac: open Settings, click General, type a web address in the Homepage field, then set new windows and tabs.
How to clear browsing history in Safari on Mac: steps, options, and what stays behindLearn how to clear browsing history in Safari on Mac: open History, choose Clear History, pick a time range, and see what stays behind.
How to create a profile in Safari on Mac: steps for Safari 17 and laterHow to create a profile in Safari on Mac: open Settings, pick Profiles, name it, choose an icon and extensions. Steps work in Safari 17 or later.
How to create a tab group in Safari on Mac: steps, names, and adding tabsHow to create a tab group in Safari on Mac: open the sidebar menu, pick a group type, name it, and add tabs with Control-click.
How to customize the toolbar in Safari on Mac: add, move, and remove buttonsHow to customize the toolbar in Safari on Mac: add, move, and remove buttons with View > Customize Toolbar, plus fixes for a hidden or cut-off bar.
How to delete cookies in Safari on Mac: one site or all, step by stepLearn how to delete cookies in Safari on Mac from Settings > Privacy. Remove one site or all of them, and see what it signs you out of.
How to export bookmarks in Safari on Mac: File menu steps for recent versionsLearn how to export bookmarks in Safari on Mac with the File menu, what the .zip file holds, and fixes when the export fails.
How to import bookmarks from chrome in Safari on Mac: File menu steps and fixesLearn how to import bookmarks from Chrome in Safari on Mac with File > Import From Browser, plus fixes if the import fails or items go missing.
How to install an extension in Safari on Mac: App Store steps, settings, and fixesLearn how to install an extension in Safari on Mac: update macOS, get it from the App Store, turn it on in Settings, and fix common problems.
How to pin a tab in Safari on Mac: drag or Control-click, step by stepHow to pin a tab in Safari on Mac: drag it to the left of the tab bar, or Control-click it and choose Pin Tab. Unpin steps included.
How to stop cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac: steps, settings, and fixes for 2026How to stop cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac: open Safari > Settings, click Privacy, and tick Prevent cross-site tracking. Steps and fixes.
How to turn on private browsing in Safari on Mac: steps, default setting, and lockingLearn how to turn on private browsing in Safari on Mac with File > New Private Window, plus the default setting and how to lock windows.
How to turn on the develop menu in Safari on Mac: steps for macOS 27How to turn on the develop menu in Safari on Mac: open Safari > Settings > Advanced and tick Show features for web developers. Steps for macOS 27.
How to use reader mode in Safari on Mac: steps for macOS 27 Golden GateHow to use reader mode in Safari on Mac: turn it on or off, change the font, set it per site, and fix a missing Reader button.
How to view saved passwords in Safari on Mac: Sequoia, Sonoma and Safari 26 stepsHow to view saved passwords in Safari on Mac: Passwords app on Sequoia, System Settings on Sonoma, and the Safari 26 route, step by step.