How to Allow Pop–ups

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This wikiHow teaches you how to allow pop-up ads and notifications in your web browser. While sometimes irritating, pop-ups may be essential for certain websites to function properly. Nearly all web browsers disable pop-ups by default, but you can disable pop-up blocking on all major web browsers except for Firefox on Android phones and tablets. If you've installed a third-party pop-up blocker, you'll need to remove it as well, as it may also be blocking pop-ups.

Method 1
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Google Chrome on Desktop

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  1. Open Google Chrome
    Android 7 Chrome
    .     It's the red, yellow, green, and blue sphere app icon.
  2. It's the three vertical dots at the top-right corner of Chrome.
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  3. It's near the bottom of the menu. [1]
  4. It's in the left panel.
  5. It's in the right panel under "Privacy and security." Additional options will expand.
  6. It's under the "Content" header toward the bottom of the page. [2]
  7. This is the first option at the top of the page. As long as this option is selected, websites can show pop-ups in Chrome.
    • If you'd rather just allow pop-ups on some sites, click Add next to "Allowed to send pop-ups and use redirects" at the bottom of the page, enter the website's main URL (e.g., https://www.wikihow.com), and then click Add .
    • You can also unblock pop-ups from a specific site when viewing a website that tries to display one. When a pop-up is blocked, you'll see "Pop-up blocked" and icon that looks like a window with a red-and-white X in the address bar. [3] When the window opens, click Always allow pop-ups and redirects from (site name) and choose Done . Refresh the page so the settings take effect.
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Google Chrome on iPhone or iPad

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  1. Tap the Chrome app icon, which is the yellow, blue, and red sphere in your app list.
  2. A menu will expand. [4]
    • If you just want to unblock pop-ups from a single site, open the page that displays pop-ups, tap Pop-ups blocked at the bottom, and then tap Always show .
  3. It's at the bottom of the menu.
  4. This option is near the bottom of the menu. [5]
  5. If you see "Off" next to "Block Pop-ups," pop-ups are not currently blocked. But if you see "On," tap this option to continue.
  6. Tap the blue "Block Pop-ups" switch to disable pop-ups . The switch will turn white or gray, which means pop-ups are no longer blocked. [6]
  7. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This saves your changes.
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Method 3
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Google Chrome on Android

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  1. Tap the Chrome app icon, which is a green, yellow, blue, and red sphere.
  2. It's in the top-right corner of the screen next to the address bar. [7]
    • If you just want to unblock pop-ups from a single site, open the page that displays pop-ups, tap Pop-ups blocked at the bottom, and then tap Always show .
  3. This option is near the bottom of the menu.
  4. You may have to scroll down a little to see this option. [8]
  5. This displays the pop-ups control switch. [9]
  6. This allows pop-ups in Google Chrome.
    • If the switch is already on (blue), there's no need to make any changes.
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Microsoft Edge on a Computer

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  1. You'll find its blue-green wave icon on your Windows Start menu or in your Mac's Applications folder.
  2. It's at the top-right corner of Edge. [10]
  3. This option is at the bottom of the menu.
  4. This tab is on the left side of the Settings page. [11]
  5. You'll find this under "All permissions" in the right panel.
  6. The switch will turn white, which tells Edge to allow pop-ups. [12]
    • If you want to allow pop-ups from a particular site, just click Add next to "Allow" and enter the site's URL (e.g., https://www.wikihow.com).
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Safari on a Mac

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  1. Click the compass-shaped Safari app icon in your Mac's Dock to do so.
    • If you just want to enable pop-ups for a particular website, go to that website now. Once the site is open, continue to the next step.
  2. This menu item is in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
  3. It's near the top of the drop-down menu. Doing so prompts a window to open.
  4. This is the globe icon at the top of the window.
  5. It's at the bottom of the left panel. [13]
  6. This menu is at the bottom-right corner of the screen. When selecting this option, all pop-ups will be allowed through Safari. [14]
    • If you just want to enable pop-ups for one website, click the menu to the right of its name in the "Currently Open Websites" panel and select Allow .
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Safari on iPhone or iPad

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  1. Open your iPhone's Settings
    iPhone Settings App Icon
    .     This is the gray gear icon on your home screen or in your App Library. [15]
  2. It's about a third of the way down the Settings page. [16]
  3. It's in the "GENERAL" section. Turning this switch off allows all pop-ups through Safari. [17]
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Firefox on a Computer

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  1. You'll find it in your Windows Start menu or your Mac's Applications folder.
    • If you just want to unblock pop-ups on a specific website, go to that website. When it tries to show a pop-up, you'll see a yellow bar running along the top of the browser that says "Firefox prevented this site from opening (number of) pop-up windows." To allow pop-ups from this site, click the Options button on the yellow bar and select Allow pop-ups for this site . [18]
  2. The steps are a little different depending on your operating system:
    • Windows: Click the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner and select Settings .
    • macOS: Click the Firefox menu in the menu bar and select Preferences .
  3. It's on the left side of the window. [19]
  4. This option is near the bottom of the "Permissions" section in the right panel. Removing the checkmark allows pop-ups to come through in Firefox.
    • Alternatively, you can click Exceptions... to the right of the "Block pop-up windows" box, type in a website's address, click Allow , and click Save Changes to allow pop-ups for a specific site, but not your entire browser.
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Method 8
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Firefox on iPhone

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  1. Tap the Firefox app icon, which is the orange fox wrapped around a purple globe.
    • There is no longer a way to allow pop-ups in the Android version of Firefox. This is because the latest versions of Firefox disable the advanced configuration editor. If pop-ups are necessary, use Google Chrome.
  2. This icon is at the bottom of the screen. [20] This displays the menu.
  3. This is the gear icon at the bottom of the menu.
  4. This disables pop-up blocking, allowing you to see pop-ups when browsing with Firefox.
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    How do I change settings to allow pop ups?
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    If you're having trouble allowing pop-ups, you may have a pop-up blocker installed. Go to the settings for your browser and locate a list of your browser extensions. If there's a pop-up blocker enabled, disable it.
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    I've disabled popups in Chrome (on Windows PC), disabled popups on the privacy tab of internet settings, and STILL have popups being blocked! What do I do?
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    Go to Chrome settings and select Advanced Options. Find the reset option and click that.
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
      3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Callow-pop-ups-from-a-site
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      7. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
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      9. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/block-pop-ups-in-microsoft-edge-1d8ba4f8-f385-9a0b-e944-aa47339b6bb5
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/block-pop-ups-in-microsoft-edge-1d8ba4f8-f385-9a0b-e944-aa47339b6bb5
      3. ↑ https://www.clarion.edu/about-clarion/computing-services/help-desk/pdf-files/How%20do%20I%20enable-disable%20Pop-Ups%20in%20Microsoft%20Edge.pdf
      4. ↑ https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-allow-pop-ups-on-a-mac/
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/block-pop-ups-sfri40696/mac
      6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
      7. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
      8. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
      9. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting#firefox:mac:fx91
      10. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting#w_pop-up-blocker-settings
      11. ↑ https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting#w_pop-up-blocker-settings

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      1. Open Chrome on a computer.
      2. Click the three-dot menu and select Settings .
      3. Click Privacy and security .
      4. Click Site Settings .
      5. Click Pop-ups and redirects .
      6. Select Sites can send pop-ups and use redirects .

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