Clear Clipboard

A simple but essential Apple Shortcut that clears everything from your clipboard instantly. After copying sensitive information or when you're tired of apps asking "Allow paste?" repeatedly, just run this shortcut – your clipboard becomes empty, and the popups disappear.

Why You Need This Shortcut

Since iOS 16, apps frequently ask for permission before accessing the clipboard. Even switching to another app can trigger a popup if your clipboard still contains data. Clear Clipboard removes that data with one tap, so you never get bothered again.

Features

• One‑tap clear – Clipboard is emptied immediately
• Eliminates popups – No content means no app will ask for paste permission
• Privacy protection – Remove passwords, addresses, card numbers, etc. to prevent accidental pasting
• Lightning fast – No user input required, finishes in a split second

How to Use

Run from the Shortcuts app

1. Open the Shortcuts app
2. Tap the "Clear Clipboard" shortcut
3. The clipboard is cleared instantly (no confirmation – success is silent)

Run from Search

1. Search for "Clear Clipboard"
2. Tap the "Clear Clipboard" shortcut
3. After the shortcut runs, the clipboard is cleared (no notification indicates success)

Recommended: Add to Home Screen or Use Back Tap

• Add to Home Screen – Long press the shortcut → Share → Add to Home Screen. Tap the icon to clear.
• Use Back Tap – Go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap → Choose "Clear Clipboard". Double‑ or triple‑tap the back of your phone to clear.

Use Cases

• After copying a password or verification code – clear it right away
• Prevent apps from reading your clipboard
• Stop "Allow paste" popups when switching between apps
• Protect privacy – avoid exposing clipboard history if someone else uses your phone

FAQ

Does this shortcut store or access my clipboard history?
No. It only replaces the current clipboard with empty content. It does not read, store, or transmit any data.

Is there a way to confirm the clipboard has been cleared?
The shortcut works silently for speed. To verify, try pasting — if nothing appears, the clipboard is empty.

Will this prevent all future paste permission popups?
Once the clipboard is empty, apps won't detect content to paste, so they stop asking. However, any time you copy new content, the popups may return.

Can this shortcut recover deleted clipboard content?
No, clearing is permanent. There is no undo or recovery.

Requirements

• iOS 15 or later
• iPadOS 15 or later
• Shortcuts app installed