How to disable pop-up blockers in web browsers

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In some cases you may need to allow pop-up windows for certain sites to be displayed.  Please follow the steps below to either disable the specific web browser's pop-up blocker, or to allow the specific site(s) needed to display pop-up windows.

 

Internet Explorer:

  • Click the gear icon in upper right corner of the browse and select Internet Options.
  • Click the Privacy tab.
  • Under Pop-up Blocker, un-check the check-box, or click the Settings button and allow the specific site you’re on or need.
  • Click OK to close the Settings windows and try the website again (you may need to quit and re-launch the browser for the changes to take effect).

 

Microsoft Edge:

  • Click the “3-dots” in the upper right corner of the browser, and select Settings.
  • Click Privacy & Security then scroll down to Block pop-up and click it to de-select it.
  • Close the Settings window and try the website again (you may need to close and re-launch the browser for the changes to take effect).

 

Google Chrome:

  • Click the “3-dots” in the upper right corner of the browser, and select Settings.
  • Look for a Privacy and security section, and in that section select Site Settings.
  • Scroll down to Pop-ups and redirects and select it.
  • Click the Add button next to Allow and enter the site name (if you’re on the site, it may show and you just need to select it).
  • Close the Settings window and try the site again (you may need to quit and re-launch the browser for changes to take effect).

 

Firefox:

  • Click the “3-horizontal lines” in the upper right corner of the browser, and select Options.
  • Click Privacy & Security on the left.
  • Scroll down to Block pop-up windows, either un-check the check-box, or click the Exceptions button and add the websites you want to allow then save changes.
  • Close the Options window and try the website again (you may need to close the browser and re-launch for the changes to take effect).

 

Safari (MacOS):

  • Click the Safari menu, and select Preferences.
  • Click the Websites tab then select Pop-up Windows in the list on the left.
  • The site that you want to allow pop-ups should be listed in the list on the right, click the drop-down next to the site and change it to Allow.
  • Close the Preferences window and try the website again (you may need to close and re-launch the browser for the changes to take effect).

 

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Article ID: 114843
Created
Wed 8/26/20 7:15 PM
Modified
Fri 9/6/24 11:37 AM