How do I allow pop-ups in my browser?


How do I allow pop-ups in my browser?

Most browsers will have a built-in feature that automatically blocks any pop-ups from opening for safety and security purposes. Some websites and applications will required that pop ups be enabled in order for them to work properly, so pop-ups will need to be enabled. Instructions for this are separated according to browser below.

Apple Safari (MacOS)

Safari does not include a feature for allowing pop-ups on specific websites and will have to be toggled on and off to allow pop-ups on all addresses.

Steps:

  1. From the Safari menu, Choose Preferences, and click the Security tab.
  2. Uncheck the Block pop-up windows option to allow pop ups. Checking this box again will block pop-ups.

Google Chrome (Windows/ MacOS)

To allow pop-ups on all Deakin websites, enter [*.]deakin.edu.au as the site in Step 9

Steps:

  1. Open Google Chrome, and navigate to the web page where you wish to have pop-ups allowed
  2. In the URL window, highlight the entire web address of the page you are currently on, right-click, and choose the copy command
  3. Select Options (the icon with three dots in vertical order) in the upper right corner of the browser
  4. Select Settings
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the settings menu and select Advanced
  6. In the privacy section, select Content Settings
  7. Select Popups, and ensure the top option says Blocked
  8. Next to the Allow heading, select Add
  9. Paste the web address in the site box
  10. Select Add
  11. Close any dialogue boxes that appear. Pop-ups should now be enabled on this web page.

Mozilla Firefox (Windows/ MacOS)

Steps:

  1. Open Firefox, and navigate to the web page where you wish to have pop-ups allowed.
  2. In the URL window, highlight the entire web address of the page you are currently on, right-click, and choose the copy command.
  3. Select Options (the icon with three horizontal bars) in the upper right corner of the browser.
  4. Select Options if you are using Windows, and Preferences if you are using MacOS.
  5. In the sidebar to the left, select the Content icon to display the content menu.
  6. In the Pop-ups section, ensure the Block pop-up windows checkbox is checked, and select the Exceptions button.
  7. In the Address of web site field, right-click and select the paste command, then select Allow.
  8. Click Save Changes.
  9. Close any dialogue boxes that appear. Pop-ups should now be enabled on this web page.

Edge (Windows 10 & 11)

Similar to Safari, Edge does not include a feature for allowing pop-ups on specific websites, and will have to be toggled on and off to allow pop-ups on all addresses.

Steps:

  1. Select the ellipsis icon (three horizontal dots [...]) in the upper right corner of the browser and select Settings.
  2. In the advanced settings section, select View advanced settings.
  3. In the Block pop-ups section, toggle the switch to Off. Pop-ups are now allowed. Changing the switch to On will reverse this.

Safari iOS (iPhones, iPad etc.)

Steps:

  1. Launch Settings in the app's menu.
  2. Tap Safari.
  3. In the General section, select the toggle next to Block Pop-ups to enable or disable the pop-up blocker. A green toggle indicates an enabled pop-up blocker. disabling it will now allow pop-ups in all websites on Safari.

Android Devices (Phones Tablets etc.)

Interfaces may differ depending on the browser you are using, but instructions remain the same for allowing pop-ups.

Steps:

  1. Select Settings in the upper right corner of the browser (icon will be three dots in horizontal order, or a gear icon).
  2. Select Advanced.
  3. Verify that the Block pop-ups toggle is checked/switched to on. If it is, toggling this option to unchecked/off will allow pop-ups on the browser.