How to Block or Allow Pop-Ups on Microsoft Edge

Pop-ups can be both useful and annoying. Some websites use them for important notifications or sign-ins, while others flood your screen with ads. Knowing how to manage pop-ups in Microsoft Edge lets you take control of your browsing experience. Here’s how to block or allow pop-ups on Microsoft Edge, step by step.

For Windows and Mac (Desktop)

1. Open Microsoft Edge

Start Edge and click the three-dot menu button in the upper right corner.

2. Go to Settings

Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.

3. Navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions

On the left sidebar, click on “Cookies and site permissions.”

4. Find the Pop-Ups and Redirects Section

Scroll down and look for “Pop-ups and redirects.” Click it.

5. Block or Allow Pop-Ups

• To block pop-ups: Make sure the switch next to “Block (recommended)” is turned on.
• To allow pop-ups: Turn the switch off.

6. Allow Pop-Ups for Specific Sites (Optional)

You can allow pop-ups for certain sites while blocking them everywhere else:

• Under “Allow,” click “Add.”
• Enter the site address (e.g., https://example.com).
• Click “Add.”

For Android and iOS (Mobile)

1. Open the Edge App

Tap the Edge icon to launch the browser.

2. Open Settings

Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom (iOS) or top (Android) of the screen, then tap “Settings.”

3. Tap Site Permissions

Scroll down and find “Site permissions.”

4. Tap Pop-Ups and Redirects

Find and tap on “Pop-ups and redirects.”

5. Block or Allow Pop-Ups

• To block: Make sure “Pop-ups and redirects” is set to “Blocked.”
• To allow: Switch it to “Allowed.”

Why Block or Allow Pop-Ups?

• Block pop-ups: Stops annoying ads, unwanted downloads, and possible scams.
• Allow pop-ups: Some banking sites, forms, or login pages need pop-ups to function. Allowing pop-ups for these specific sites ensures you don’t miss important windows.

Quick Tips

• If a site isn’t working right, check if pop-ups are blocked and try allowing them for that site.
• Keep pop-ups blocked by default for security, and only allow them for trusted sites.

Managing pop-ups in Microsoft Edge is quick and easy. Set your preferences once, and you’ll browse with fewer interruptions—or open all the windows you want.

If you have any questions or need more tips about browsing with Microsoft Edge, let me know in the comments!

Mark Vincent

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