Browser Configuration

Browser Configuration

Instructions to Disable Pop-Up Blockers in Different Browsers

Below are step-by-step instructions for disabling pop-up blockers in major web browsers. Note that disabling pop-up blockers can expose you to unwanted ads or potential security risks, so consider allowing pop-ups only for trusted sites where necessary. Instructions are for desktop versions and may vary slightly by operating system or browser version.

Google Chrome

By default, Chrome blocks pop-ups. You can change this globally or for specific sites.

• Open Chrome.

• At the top right, click the three dots (More) > Settings.

• Click Privacy and security > Site Settings > Pop-ups and redirects.

• Under Default behavior, select "Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects" to allow pop-ups globally.

For a specific site:

• Next to "Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects," click Add, enter the site's URL (e.g., [*.]example.com for all subdomains), and click Add.

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox blocks pop-ups by default. You can disable it entirely or allow exceptions.

To disable globally:

• Open Firefox.

• Click the menu button (three lines) at the top right > Settings.

• Select Privacy & Security on the left.

• Scroll to Permissions.

• Uncheck the box next to "Block pop-up windows" to disable the blocker.

To allow for specific sites (while keeping the blocker enabled):

• In Privacy & Security > Permissions, click Exceptions... next to Block pop-up windows.

• Enter the website address and click Allow.

• Click Save Changes.

Troubleshooting: If pop-ups still don't appear, check for malware, ensure the site isn't blocked, or note that some pop-ups triggered by clicks may still work. Non-pop-up ads (like overlays) aren't affected.

Microsoft Edge

Edge blocks pop-ups by default. You can turn off blocking globally or allow specific sites.

To turn off globally:

• Open Edge.

• Click the three dots (Settings and more) at the top right > Settings.

• Select Cookies and site permissions on the left (or Privacy, search, and services).

• Click Pop-ups and redirects.

• Toggle "Block (recommended)" to off.

To allow for a specific site:

• In the same section, under "Allow," click Add.

• Enter the URL (including https://) and click Add.

Apple Safari (on Mac)

Safari manages pop-ups on a per-website basis; there is no global toggle to disable the blocker entirely. By default, it blocks pop-ups for most sites.

To allow pop-ups for a specific website:

• Open Safari.

• Click Safari in the menu bar > Settings (or Preferences).

• Click the Websites tab.

• Select Pop-up Windows on the left sidebar.

• In the Currently Open Websites section (or Configured Websites), select the site from the list.

• Choose "Allow" from the dropdown menu next to it.