3 Ways to Remove Autofill Info on an iPhone
Introduction:
Autofill is a convenient feature on iPhones that stores and automatically fills in personal information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers in web forms. However, there are times when you may want to clear this information either due to privacy concerns or outdated data. In this article, we will explore three easy methods to remove autofill information from your iPhone.
Method 1: Clearing Autofill Info from Safari
1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari.”
3. Under the “General” section, select “AutoFill.”
4. Tap on “Clear All” at the bottom of the screen.
5. A pop-up will appear asking if you want to clear all autofill data; confirm by tapping “Clear All.”
Method 2: Deleting Autofill Info for a Specific Website
1. Open Safari on your iPhone and navigate to the website where you want to remove autofill information.
2. Tap on the small ‘Aa’ icon in the upper left corner of the URL bar.
3. Select “Settings for This Website.”
4. Tap on “AutoFill,” then toggle off “Use Contact Info,” “Credit Cards,” and/or “Names and Passwords” as needed.
5. Repeat this process for any additional websites where you wish to remove autofill data.
Method 3: Removing Specific Saved Information (Contacts & Credit Cards)
1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari.”
3. Under the “General” section, select “AutoFill.”
4. Choose either “My Info” or “Saved Credit Cards” depending on which type of data you’d like to remove.
5. For contact information (“My Info”):
a) Tap on your name.
b) Choose “Create New Contact.”
c) Tap on “< AutoFill” in the top-left corner to return to the previous screen.
6. For credit card information (“Saved Credit Cards”):
a) Tap on the card you’d like to remove.
b) Tap on “Edit” in the top-right corner.
c) Scroll down and tap “Delete Credit Card.”
Conclusion:
Removing autofill data from your iPhone is simple with these three methods. Whether you’re clearing information from Safari, deleting personal data for specific websites, or managing your saved contacts and credit cards, make sure your iPhone is up-to-date to maintain privacy and keep your personal information safe.