Enable or Disable Pop-ups in Common Browsers

Google Chrome

Chrome lets you turn pop-ups on or off globally or allow them for specific websites. 

Steps: 

1. Open Chrome and select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. 

2. Select Settings. 

3. Choose Privacy and security → Site settings. 

4. Select Pop-ups and redirects. 

5. Choose whether to allow or block pop-ups by default, or add specific sites under Allowed or Blocked. 

📎 Help article: https://support\.google\.com/chrome/answer/95472 

Microsoft Edge

Steps: 

1. Select the three-dot menu (… ) in the upper-right corner. 

2. Choose Settings. 

3. Select Cookies and site permissions from the left menu. 

4. Scroll down and choose Pop-ups and redirects. 

5. Use the toggle to allow or block pop-ups, or add specific sites under Allow or Block. 

📎 Help article: https://support\.microsoft\.com/en\-us/microsoft\-edge/block\-pop\-ups\-in\-microsoft\-edge\-1d8ba4f8\-f385\-9a0b\-e944\-aa47339b6bb5 

Mozilla Firefox 

Firefox includes a built-in pop-up blocker with customizable exceptions. 

Steps: 

1. Select the menu button (☰) and choose Settings. 

2. Select Privacy & Security. 

3. Scroll to the Permissions section. 

4. Check or uncheck Block pop-up windows, or select Exceptions to allow specific sites. 

📎 Help article: https://support\.mozilla\.org/en\-US/kb/pop\-blocker\-settings\-exceptions\-troubleshooting 

Safari (macOS)

Safari allows you to block or allow pop-ups on a site-by-site basis. 

Steps: 

1. Open Safari and choose Safari → Settings. 

2. Select the Websites tab. 

3. Choose Pop-up Windows from the left menu. 

4. Set your preference for each website or choose a default behavior at the bottom. 

📎 Help article (macOS): https://support\.apple\.com/guide/safari/block\-pop\-ups\-sfri40696/mac 

📱 Safari on iPhone/iPad: 

• Settings → Safari → Toggle Block Pop-ups on or off. 

📎Help article: https://support\.apple\.com/en\-us/HT203987