How to Limit Browsing to Specific Safari Tab Group in Focus Mode in iOS 17 on iPhone

No matter how dedicated you are, you would agree with the fact that it’s never easy to remain focused and keep constant distractions at bay. That’s the reason why Apple has introduced Focus Filters to let you fine-tune how apps and your iPhone behave when you have Focus Mode turned on. For example, you can make the most of the handy filters to hide unwanted content and even limit browsing to a specific Safari tab group in Focus Mode in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad. Here’s how you can get it done:

Link a Specific Safari Tab Group to Focus Mode in iOS 17/iPadOS 17 on iPhone and iPad

To get started, make sure you have created tab groups in Safari. If you are yet to do it, navigate to Safari and tap on the tabs icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. Now, tap on the X tabs at the bottom and then add a suitable name, and save it. Once you have created a tab group, follow the quick steps below.

Step 1. To begin with, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. 

Step 2. Now, tap on Focus.

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Step 3. Choose a Focus profile.

Step 4. Under the Focus Filters section, tap on the Add Filter button. 

Step 5. Tap on Safari.

Step 6. Tap on the Choose option. 

Step 7. Select a preferred tab group from the list of options and then tap on Add at the top right corner of the screen to finish. 

That’s it! Going forward, whenever you activate this Focus profile, your browsing will be automatically restricted to the chosen Safari tab group.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you close all Safari tabs at once on your iPhone?

On your iPhone or iPad, open Safari. After that, touch and hold the tabs icon and choose Close All X Tabs.

2. How can I clear all Safari history and website data?

On your iPhone or iPad, launch Safari. Then, scroll down and choose Safari -> Clear History and Website Data.

Wrapping up…

Whether you want to carry out your tasks with the desired dedication or spend some peaceful time, Focus Mode is for you. Recently, we have covered several pretty handy posts related to this productivity-defining feature including how to link the Apple Watch face to Focus Modes, link the Lock Screen to a Focus Mode, and automatically switch the Lock Screen at a set time or location. Make sure to check them out, if you are yet to explore these new features.

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Founder/CEO: Rashmi Mishra is a new-age entrepreneur and a die-hard tech lover. Though Rashmi has a special liking for iPhone, MacBook, and Apple Watch, she loves to take the hottest Android smartphones and Windows laptops for a spin. When she is not reading stories that are breaking the Internet, you will find her either crafting designs or fixing lives for good!

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