How to Clear Cache and Cookies from Safari in iOS

Knowing how to clear your cookies and browser cache is vital to those who work with any type of computer or smart phone these days.  It is mind bloggling to me but some people still do not know how to clear such a thing on these new handheld devices like the iPhone and iPad.  For instance, when you are using another’s device, like an iPad, to check your email or Facebook you may want to clear the cache and cookies to remove any saved password or to disable the your login session. I have had to clear my cache and cookies religiously when I am doing iterative changes on a site I am building.

These step apply to all iOS devices:

• Navigate to the ‘Settings’ menu
• Scroll down to the ‘Safari’ tab and open it
• Scroll down again until you see ‘Clear Cache’ and ‘Clear Cookies’ tap on each of them for the erase to take affect

Remember to tap each of them individually; tapping only one will clear that specific setting. If your intentions are to clear all traces of your browsing history and session then you will want to tap on the ‘Clear History’ button as well. On the other hand, if you just want to remove saved passwords and saved web form fields then clearing just the cookies will suffice.

Clearing the cache and cookies on any device you are using is another way to ensure your privacy. It can also prevent your roommate from getting on your Facebook and posting your status as “I love boys” (I was a victim!)