How to Close All Tabs in Safari on iPhone

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If you’re like me and tend to hoard tabs on your phone, Safari makes it easy to close them all at once. Here’s how to do it using two simple methods.

Method 1: Use the Safari App

  1. Open Safari: Start by opening the Safari app on your iPhone.
  2. Access the Tab View: Tap the two squares icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the tab overview.
  3. Press and Hold the Tab Icon: Press and hold the two squares icon. A menu will appear with the option to Close All Tabs.
  4. Select Close All Tabs: Tap this option to close all of your open tabs instantly.

Method 2: Use Safari Settings

  1. Open Settings: Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Find Safari: Scroll down and tap on Safari in the list of apps.
  3. Clear History and Website Data: Scroll down and select Clear History and Website Data.
  4. Enable Close All Tabs: When prompted, toggle the option to Close All Tabs.
  5. Confirm: Tap Clear History to close all tabs and clear your browsing data.

Now your Safari browser is free of clutter, and you can start fresh. 

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