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Get started with Safari on Mac
Learn the basics to quickly get up to speed. Search the web, go to a website, set your homepage, and bookmark websites you want to revisit.
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Turn a website into an app
Get an app-like experience from any website. Receive notifications and open the web app directly from the Dock.
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Set up separate browsing profiles
Keep the different parts of your life separate by creating a browsing profile for each one.
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Lock private browsing windows
Keep your browsing private when you’re away from your Mac.
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To explore the Safari User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.
If you need more help, visit the Safari Support website.