How to Allow Pop-ups on Mac
How to Allow Pop-ups on Mac
Tired of those pesky pop-ups being blocked on your Mac? Well, fear not! Most modern browsers, including Safari and Chrome, block those annoying pop-ups by default. This is great for keeping you safe from unwanted ads, scams, and other shady stuff online. But hey, not all pop-ups are bad. Sometimes, you actually need them, like when you’re dealing with banking or snagging that killer deal on your favourite retail site.
So, how do you allow pop-ups on your Mac? It’s simpler than you might think. Let’s dive into it!
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Allowing Pop-ups on Safari:
For Specific Websites:
- Open Safari and head to the website where you want to allow pop-ups.
- Click on Safari in the top Menu Bar, then select Settings.
- In the Websites section, click on Pop-up Windows.
- Find the website you’re on in the list and click the dropdown next to it.
- Choose Allow if you want pop-ups from this site, or Block and Notify if you want a heads-up whenever a pop-up tries to sneak in.
For All Websites:
- Open Safari and click on Safari in the Menu Bar.
- Select Settings.
- Go to the Websites section and click on Pop-up Windows.
- Under “When visiting other websites,” choose Allow from the dropdown menu.
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Allowing Pop-ups on Chrome:
For Specific Websites:
- Open Chrome and visit the website where you want to allow pop-ups.
- Click on the “view site information” icon next to the website name.
- Select Site settings, then find “Pop-ups and redirects” under Privacy and security.
- Choose Allow from the dropdown menu.
For All Websites:
- Open Chrome and click on the three-dot button at the end of the URL bar.
- Select Privacy and security from the sidebar.
- Click on Site Settings, then scroll down and click on Pop-ups and redirects.
- Choose “Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects” to allow all pop-ups on your Mac.
And there you have it! Whether you’re a Safari loyalist or a Chrome connoisseur, allowing pop-ups on your Mac is a breeze. Just a few clicks, and you’re ready to roll!
