How To Bookmark Websites in Safari

Bookmarking websites in Safari allows you to easily save and access your favorite websites. This feature is useful for quickly revisiting pages without needing to remember or retype the URL. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to bookmark websites in Safari, both on Mac and iPhone/iPad.

Bookmarking in Safari on Mac

Method 1: Using the Bookmarks Menu

1. Open Safari and navigate to the website you want to bookmark.
2. In the top menu bar, click on Bookmarks.
3. Select Add Bookmark from the dropdown menu (or press Command + D).
4. A popup window will appear where you can:
   • Name the bookmark (you can keep the default name or change it).
   • Choose a location to save the bookmark (e.g., the Favorites Bar, Bookmarks Menu, or any custom folder you’ve created).
5. Click Add to save the bookmark.

Method 2: Using the Share Button

1. Open Safari and go to the website you want to bookmark.
2. Click the Share button (it looks like a square with an arrow pointing up) in the Safari toolbar.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Add Bookmark.
4. Choose a name and location for your bookmark, then click Add.

Method 3: Dragging the URL to the Bookmarks Bar

1. Open the website you want to bookmark.
2. Click and hold the URL in the address bar.
3. Drag the URL to the Bookmarks Bar or the Sidebar.
4. Release the mouse to drop the bookmark in the chosen location.

Bookmarking in Safari on iPhone/iPad

Method 1: Using the Share Button

1. Open Safari and navigate to the website you want to bookmark.
2. Tap the Share button (a square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the share sheet, scroll down and tap Add Bookmark.
4. Customize the name and location (e.g., Favorites, Bookmarks) for the bookmark.
5. Tap Save to save the bookmark.

Method 2: Using the Add to Favorites Option

1. Open Safari on your iPhone/iPad and go to the website.
2. Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select Add to Favorites from the share sheet.
4. Customize the name if you want, and tap Save.

Accessing Bookmarks in Safari

On Mac:

1. In Safari, click on Bookmarks in the menu bar.
2. From the dropdown, you can view your Favorites, Bookmarks, or any custom folders you’ve created.

Alternatively, you can open the Sidebar by clicking the Sidebar icon (or pressing Command + Shift + L) to access your bookmarks.

On iPhone/iPad:

1. Open Safari.
2. Tap the Bookmarks icon (it looks like an open book) at the bottom of the screen.
3. Navigate through your bookmarks and tap on any saved site to open it.

Organizing Bookmarks in Safari

You can organize your bookmarks by creating folders, editing bookmark names, or moving them to different folders.

On Mac:

1. Open the Bookmarks menu and click on Edit Bookmarks (or press Command + Option + B).
2. From there, you can:
   • Drag bookmarks to reorganize them.
   • Right-click a bookmark to rename or delete it.
   • Click the New Folder button to create a folder for better organization.

On iPhone/iPad:

1. Tap the Bookmarks icon in Safari.
2. Tap Edit at the bottom of the Bookmarks screen.
3. From here, you can:
   • Tap the Minus (-) button to delete bookmarks.
   • Tap and hold the three lines next to a bookmark to reorder them.
   • Tap New Folder to create a new folder for organizing bookmarks.

Conclusion

Bookmarking websites in Safari is a simple and convenient way to save and organize your favorite sites for easy access. Whether you’re using Safari on your Mac or iPhone/iPad, these methods will help you quickly bookmark, organize, and retrieve your saved websites whenever needed.