How to Remove Edge Notifications

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Turn off those annoying notifications from Microsoft Edge
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Although Microsoft Edge is available for most platforms, it comes pre-installed on Windows 10 PCs. This means that if you're using another web browser on Windows 10, you may see bombarded with system notifications asking you to use Edge. This wikiHow will teach you how to stop and remove system notifications for Edge on a Windows 10 computer, as well as how to disable other types of notifications in Edge on other platforms.

Things You Should Know

  • If Windows is bugging you to switch to Edge, you can turn off notifications for tips, tricks, and suggestions.
  • If websites are sending desktop notifications to your PC or Mac, disable them your Edge site permissions.
  • On your Android, iPhone, or iPad, you can disable browser notifications in Edge app's Settings menu.
Method 1
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System Notifications on Windows

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    You can press the Windows key and I to open settings, or you can search for it in the search bar.
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    This is usually the first listing in the menu.
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    It's in the panel on the left side of the menu.
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    " The box shouldn't have a checkmark inside it to indicate that it is not an active feature. You will no longer receive notifications in the action center, over your listed battery power, or in your taskbar for Edge. [1]
    • You can also click the switch to the off position under "Notifications" to turn off all the Windows 10 notifications, including Mail and Calendar.
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Method 2
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Browser Notifications on PC & Mac

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    You'll find it in your Start menu or Applications folder.
    • Use this method on any (Mac or Windows) computer to turn off the notifications within the browser.
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    You'll find this three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner of the browser window.
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    It's next to the gear icon near the bottom of the menu.
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    You'll find this in the menu on the left side of the page.
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    It's near the middle of the menu next to an icon of a bell.
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    " Turning this off will block all websites from sending you notifications. [2]
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Method 3
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Browser Notifications on Mobile

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    This app icon looks like a blue and green stylized "e" that you'll find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
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    You'll find this three-dot menu icon centered in the bottom of your screen.
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    It's next to the gear icon on the right side of the menu.
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    This is under the header, "Advanced" near the bottom of the menu.
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    You'll see it near the middle of the menu.
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    " This setting turns off all notifications from Edge. [3]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.howtogeek.com/279632/how-to-stop-microsoft-edges-pop-up-notifications/
      2. ↑ https://browserhow.com/how-to-setup-notification-settings-in-edge-computer/
      3. ↑ https://browserhow.com/how-to-enable-or-disable-notifications-in-edge-android-settings/

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      2. Click System .
      3. Click Notifications & actions .
      4. Click the box to unselect the option for "Get tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows."

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