How do I prevent tabs from disappearing when closing Safari on Mac?

When I press the red X on my MacBook when on safari why when I go back onto safari all my tabs and gone and have to search again? I’ve changed the setting.. safari opens with all windows from last session. How can I get all my tabs to stay when leaving safari?

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MacBook Air, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 29, 2025 12:07 PM

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Mar 29, 2025 04:19 PM in response to Oliviajan

Hello Oliviajan,

Do not use the red "x" icon to close Safari. As you noticed, it will clear all open tabs.

Instead, quit Safari by clicking Safari > Quit Safari in the menubar; or by clicking the Safari icon in the Dock and choosing Quit; or by using the keyboard shortcut command + Q.

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