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Disable popup blocking: How to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari

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We remember the days when web browsing was interrupted by pop-up ads – those small windows would suddenly appear in the foreground, distracting our attention. Because they can be so annoying, web browsers now automatically block pop-up windows. But blocking all pop-ups can also disable website features you need.

Enabling pop-ups lets you take advantage of website features like chat windows

Why turn off pop-up blockers?


Blocking pop-ups can interfere with the functionality of a website – like banks or retail sites that use pop-ups to open customer service chats. So, although most web browsers block pop-up windows by default, it is possible to enable specific websites to use pop-ups while still blocking all others. There is also the option of allowing all pop-up windows. Here’s how you can turn off pop-up blockers and enjoy the browsing experience that suits you best.

How to allow pop-ups on a Mac


Like other web browsers, the Safari browser on your Mac blocks pop-ups by default; however, you can adjust the settings to enable all pop-ups. Just open your Safari browser, go to the drop-down menu, click Preferences and follow these steps:

  1. Select Websites

  2. Click Pop-up Windows in the left navigation pane

  3. Locate When visiting other websites in the lower right of the screen

  4. Click the drop-down menu and select from the following options:
    • Allow: You will see all website pop-ups

    • Block and Notify: Pop-ups will not appear automatically, but if there are pop-ups on a website you have the option of showing them

    • Block: You will not see any website pop-ups


You can also set your Safari browser to allow pop-ups from specific websites only. Make sure you are on the website for which you would like to allow pop-ups, and then go to Preferences > Websites > Pop-up Windows as described above. Now the website you are visiting will appear on a list of Currently Open Websites. Click on the drop-down menu and select Allow to enable pop-ups on that website.

Bonus explainer: To unblock pop-ups in Safari on your iPhone or iPad, simply go to the  Settings, scroll down to Safari and tap, and then toggle off the Block Pop-ups button (the color will change from green to gray).

Allow pop-ups in Chrome


Pop-ups are blocked by default in the Google Chrome browser. Whenever Chrome prevents a pop-up window from opening, “Pop-up blocked” will appear in the address bar. If you would like to turn pop-ups on, open the Chrome browser on your computer, open the browser menu by clicking the three dots in the upper right corner, and follow these steps:

  1. Click Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings

  2. Scroll down to Pop-ups and redirects and click the arrow on the right to open the menu where you can set your preferences

  3. To allow all pop-ups, click the circle next to Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects to make this your default

  4. To allow pop-ups on specific websites, scroll to Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects, and click Add

  5. Enter the website name and save by clicking Add

Bonus explainer: If you use the Chrome app on an Android phone or tablet and would like to allow pop-ups, open the app and tap Settings > Permissions > Pop-ups and redirects, then toggle off Pop-ups and redirects. On an iPhone or iPad, open the Chrome app and tap More > Settings > Content Settings > Block Pop-ups.

How to disable pop-up blockers in other browsers


The process for disabling pop-up blockers is similar in most web browsers. For example, in the desktop version of Mozilla Firefox go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Permissions and uncheck Block pop-up windows.

Similarly, in Microsoft Edge go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Pop-ups and redirects and switch of Block.

 

Pro tip: Why do I keep getting pop-ups?

If you have not enabled pop-ups in your browser and they keep appearing anyway, this could have several different causes. It could be that you have subscribed to receive notifications from a specific website, for example. In other cases, an ad may be designed to look like a pop-up but is not actually one. However, sometimes unwanted pop-ups can be a sign that your device has been infected by malware. If you do not have antivirus software, install an antivirus program from a reputable provider. Run a virus scan and follow the instructions to quarantine or remove any malware that’s discovered.


We hope this post helped you adjust your pop-up settings just the way you like! We look forward to your feedback!

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How to Disable Your Browser’s Pop-up Blocker

The pop-up blocker in your browser keeps most sites from opening pop-up windows while you browse the Internet. However, some web applications, including eProtocol IACUC, eProtocol IBC, and eProtocol FID, require that your web browser is configured to allow pop-ups in order to function properly. Step-by-step instructions on how to change pop-up blocker settings for the most popular web browsers are provided below.

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Disabling Browser Pop-up Blockers
Chrome (PC, Mac & Linux)

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  1. In Chrome, click the More (3 dots) button near the upper right hand corner.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Under “Privacy and security”, click Site settings.
  4. Click Pop-ups and redirects.
  5. At the top, turn the setting to Allowed.
  6. If you want to keep the blocker functionality but allow pop-ups on the eProtocol sites, turn the setting above to Blocked (recommended) instead then click the Add button for Allow. On the small window that appears, enter [*.]orsc.utexas.edu under Site. Click Add.

For more information on Chrome pop-up blocker, go to Chrome Help website.

Edge (Windows)

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  1. In Microsoft Edge, click the Settings and More (3 dots) button near the upper right hand corner.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Site Permissions.
  4. Select Pop-ups and redirects.
  5. Move the Block toggle to Off.

For more information on Microsoft Edge pop-up blocker, go to Microsoft website.

Edge Legacy Version (Windows)

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  1. In Microsoft Edge, click the Settings and more (3 dots) button near the upper right hand corner.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Privacy & security.
  4. Scroll down to Security.
  5. Move the Block pop-ups toggle to Off.

For more information on Microsoft Edge pop-up blocker, go to Microsoft website.

Internet Explorer 8 to 11 (Windows)

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Follow the instructions below to add eProtocol sites to your exceptions list and keep pop-up blocker enabled.

1. For Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11, click the Tools  button, then select  Internet options.

For Internet Explorer 8, click Tools button on the menu bar (if you do not see Tools, press the Alt key to show the menu bar). A dropdown menu will appear. Select Internet options.

2. From the Privacy tab, uncheck Turn on Pop-up Blocker then click OK. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Turn on Pop-up Blocker instead then click Settings.

3. In Pop-up Blocker Settings window, enter *.orsc.utexas.edu in the “Address of website to allow:” field then click Add.

For more information on Internet Explorer pop-up blocker, go to Microsoft website.

Internet Explorer 6 and 7 (Windows)

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1. Click Tools menu and select Internet Options.

2. From the Privacy tab, uncheck Block pop-ups then click Apply. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-ups instead then click Settings. On the window that appears, enter *.orsc.utexas.edu in the “Address of website to allow:” field then click Add.

Firefox 29 and Newer Versions (Windows)

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1. In the top-right corner of Firefox, click the menu button  and select Options.

2. Select the Content tab, uncheck Block pop-up windows, and click OK.

3. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions (see the image in Step 2 above). On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, then click “Allow”.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Firefox 4 to 28 (Windows)

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1. Click Firefox button and then select Options > Options in the pop-up menu.

2. Select the Content tab, uncheck Block pop-up windows, and click OK.

3. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions (see the image in Step 2 above). On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, then click Allow.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Firefox 1 to 3.6 (Windows)

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1. Click Tools menu and select Options.

2. Select the Content tab, uncheck Block pop-up windows, and click OK.

3. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions (see the image in Step 2 above). On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, then click Allow.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Firefox 29 and Newer Versions (Mac OS X)

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1. In the top-right corner of Firefox, click the menu button  and select Preferences.

2. Click Content and uncheck Block pop-up windows.

3. If you want to choose which websites (in this case, the eProtocol sites) to allow and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions instead (see the image in Step 2 above). On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, click Allow, and Save Changes.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Firefox 1 to 28 (Mac OS X)

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1. From the Firefox menu, select Preferences.

2. Select the Content tab and uncheck Block pop-up windows. If you want to allow the eProtocol sites and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions. On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, then click Allow.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Mozilla (Mac OS X)

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1. Click Tools menu and select Options.

2. Select the Content tab, uncheck Block pop-up windows, and click “OK“.

For more information on Mozilla pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Firefox 29 and Newer Versions (Linux)

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1. In the top-right corner of Firefox, click the menu button  and select Preferences.

2. Click Content and uncheck Block pop-up windows.

3. If you want to choose which websites (in this case, the eProtocol sites) to allow and still keep the blocker functionality, check Block pop-up windows instead then click Exceptions (see the image in Step 2 above). On the small window that appears, enter “https://orsc.utexas.edu” in the “Address of website:” field, click Allow, and Save Changes.

For more information on Firefox pop-up blocker, go to Mozilla Support website.

Safari 12 and Newer Versions (Mac OS X)

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1. Open a Safari window and go to the website that requires pop-ups. For example, https://spike.orsc.utexas.edu/ep2/.

2. From the Safari menu, select Preferences….

3. Under the Websites tab, select Pop-up Windows in the left pane. Find the URL of the website indicated in Step 1 above and select Allow in the drop-down list for the URL.

For more information on Safari browser, go to How to block pop-ups in Safari.

Safari 6 to 11 (Mac OS X)

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1. From the Safari menu, select Preferences….

2. Under Security, uncheck Block pop-up windows.

Safari 5 and Earlier Versions (Mac OS X)

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1. From the Safari menu, make sure Block Pop-Up Windows is unchecked.

Disabling Browser Toolbar Pop-up Blockers
Yahoo Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

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1. Locate the Pop-up blocker icon and click the down arrow.

2. Uncheck Enable Pop-Up Blocker.

Google Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

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1. Click on the Google logo on the Google toolbar and select Options.

2. Uncheck Popup Blocker, and then click OK.

AOL Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

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1. Locate the Popup blocker icon.

2. Click on it until it says Allowed.

MSN Toolbar Pop-up Blocker

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1. Locate the Popup blocker icon and click the down arrow.

2. Check Allow Pop-ups.

Norton Internet Security/Personal Firewall Pop-up Blocker

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1. Open Norton Internet Security’s/Firewall’s main window (you may click the firewall icon on the system tray or use Start->Programs->Norton Firewall)

2. Click the Ad Blocking line.

3. Click the Turn Off button.

Disable pop-up blocking for Lync Web App

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Pop-up blocking must be disabled for the Microsoft Lync Web App communications program to work properly. To do this, follow the procedure below for the appropriate type of browser or application.

Disable pop-up blocker in:

  • Internet Explorer

  • safari

  • Toolbar Yahoo!

  • Google Dashboard

  • MSN Dashboard

  • AOL Dashboard

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Pop Up Stopper

  • PopUpCop

Note: Some computer security software and ISPs also offer their own pop-up blocking features. For instructions on disabling these features, see the relevant documentation.

Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer.

  2. Select Service then Pop-up blocker and Disable pop-up blocker .

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Safari

  1. Open Safari.

  2. org/ListItem”>

    Uncheck Block Pop-Up Windows from the Safari menu.

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Yahoo! Toolbar

  1. Open the Yahoo toolbar.

  2. In menu Pop-up Blocker , uncheck Enable Pop-up Blocker .

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Google Toolbar

To disable the pop-up blocker in the Google toolbar while using Lync Web App, you must close the toolbar. Simply disabling the blocking function is not enough.

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MSN Toolbox

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AOL Dashboard

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Mozilla Firefox

    org/ItemList”>

  1. Open Firefox.

  2. In menu Tools click Settings .

  3. At the top of the settings window, click Content .

  4. Uncheck Block pop-up windows .

  5. Press button OK .

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Pop-Up Stopper

    org/ItemList”>

  1. In the notification area, right-click the pop-up blocker icon.

  2. Uncheck Block pop-up ad windows

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PopUpCop

  1. In a browser window, click the down arrow located on the PopUpCop toolbar.

  2. Select command Disable PopUpCop (Disable PopUpCop).

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Pop-up blocker settings, exceptions and troubleshooting

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Table of contents

  • 1 What are pop-up windows?
  • 2 Pop-up blocker settings
  • 3 Pop-up windows are not blocked
    • 3. 1 Check if Firefox is the source of the pop-up window
    • 3.2 Check if pop-up blocking is enabled for this site
    • 3.3 Check if a pop-up window appears after clicking a mouse or keyboard keystrokes
    • 3.4 Check that it is indeed a pop-up window
    • 3.5 Mozilla polls

Pop-up windows are windows that appear automatically without your permission. They can be of different sizes, but usually do not take up the entire screen. Some pop-ups appear at the top of the Firefox window, others appear at the bottom.

Firefox allows you to control pop-ups in the settings. Pop-up blocking is enabled by default, so you don’t have to worry about preventing pop-ups from appearing in Firefox.

When blocking a pop-up window, Firefox displays an information bar (unless previously disabled – see below) and an icon in the address bar.

When you click on the Settings button in the information panel or the corresponding icon in the address bar, a menu appears with the following items:

  • Allow/Block pop-ups for < website address >
  • Manage pop-up settings…
  • Do not show this message when blocking pop-ups
  • Display < pop-up web address >

Pop-up blockers can cause problems with some websites: Some websites, particularly some banking sites, use pop-up windows to provide important functionality. Blocking all pop-ups prevents these features from working. To allow certain websites to open pop-up windows and still block them for everyone else, add the necessary websites to the allowed list.
Pop-up blocking doesn’t always work: Although Firefox blocks most pop-up windows, some websites may open pop-up windows using unknown methods even when pop-up windows are blocked for them.

To open pop-up blocker settings:

  1. From the Menu Bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and choose Preferences.
    Press the button and select Settings.Press the button and select Settings.

  2. Select the Privacy and security panel.
  • Scroll to section Permissions .
    • Uncheck the box next to Block pop-up windows to disable the pop-up blocker completely.
    • Click the Exceptions… button to the right of Block pop-ups to open a dialog box for selecting sites that are allowed to display pop-ups.

The dialog box offers you the following choices:

  • Type or paste an address or website and click the Allow button to add it to the list of sites that allow pop-ups.
  • Select a website from the list and click the Remove website button to remove it from the list of exceptions.
  • Click the Remove All Websites button to remove all websites from the exclusion list.

Click the Save Changes button to apply your changes.

Check if Firefox is the source of the popup

Pop-ups can appear outside of Firefox. You can determine the source of a popup window by the appearance of the window.

  • If you see an address bar with buttons Tracking Protection and Site Information in a pop-up window, the pop-up source is Firefox.
  • If you don’t see these buttons, your computer may be infected with malware that causes pop-ups. Read this article for help.

Check if pop-up blocking is enabled for this site

  1. From the Menu Bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and choose Preferences.
    Press the button and select Settings.Press the button and select Settings.

  2. Select the Privacy and security panel and go to section Permissions .
  3. Make sure that Block pop-up windows is checked is checked.
  4. To the right of Block pop-up windows , click the Exceptions… button. A dialog box will open with a list of sites that are allowed to display pop-up windows.
  5. If the site that pops up is on this list, select it and click Remove Web Site.
  6. Click Save Changes to save your changes.
  7. Close the Settings page. Any changes you make will be saved automatically.

Check if a pop-up window appears after clicking the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard

Certain events, such as a mouse click or a keystroke on the keyboard, can cause pop-up windows, regardless of settings for blocking pop-up windows.