Here's how to customize your Safari start page (also called a Safari home page) to show the content you're most interested in. That way, when you open Safari, you can access bookmarked pages and shared files with a single tap on your screen. We'll also show you how to change your Safari background image to any picture you want.

Why You’ll Love This Tip

Learn how to change your Safari background image to any photo or image you want.
Easily view the bookmarks, shared files, and privacy reports you're most interested in.
Organize your Safari home page content to best suit your browsing preferences.

How to Customize the Safari Home Page on Your iPhone & iPad

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.5. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

Use the steps below to learn how to customize your Safari background image and the content displayed on your customized Safari home page. Get easier access to bookmarks and shared files by customizing your iPhone Safari start page.

Open Safari.
Tap the More icon.
Tap New Tab.
Scroll to the bottom of the new blank tab if needed and tap Edit.
Toggle on the content you want to display on your custom Safari home page.
To change the order of the sections, touch and hold, then drag the three-line icon and move each section higher or lower.
If you want to set a Safari background wallpaper, toggle on Background Image if it's not already enabled.
Tap to select a default background image.
If you want to set one of your photos as a custom background, tap the plus icon.
Select an image from your Photos Library by tapping on it.
Once you've finished adjusting your customized settings, tap the X icon in the upper-right corner to return to your Safari home page.

Now you know how to customize your Safari start page on your iPhone and iPad. The great news is that your customized home page settings can also be shared across Apple devices, as long as those devices are signed into the same Apple ID and have iCloud enabled for Safari. To see more iOS tips and tricks, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter!