Safari's built-in pop-up blocker is a great security feature, but sometimes you need to allow pop-ups from specific websites. This guide shows you how to easily manage pop-up permissions in Safari on your Mac and iPhone/iPad.
Allowing Pop-Ups on Your Mac
Safari on macOS offers granular control over pop-up permissions. Here's how to adjust these settings:
1. Access Safari Preferences: Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences in the menu bar.
2. Navigate to Websites: Click on the "Websites" tab in the Preferences window.
3. Find Pop-up Windows: In the left-hand column, select "Pop-up windows".
4. Manage Website Permissions: The right-hand side will now display a list of websites. You can choose how Safari handles pop-ups for each site:
- Deny: (Default) Blocks pop-ups from this website.
- Allow: Enables pop-ups from this website.
5. Add or Modify Permissions: To allow pop-ups for a specific website, type its address into the search bar at the top of the list and press Enter. Select "Allow" from the dropdown menu next to the website's address. To change a website's permission, simply select the desired option from the dropdown.
6. Restart Safari (Optional): After making changes, restarting Safari can ensure the changes take effect immediately.
Allowing Pop-Ups on Your iPhone or iPad
Managing pop-up permissions on iOS and iPadOS is slightly different, but equally straightforward:
1. Open Safari Settings: Navigate to your device's Settings app, then tap on Safari.
2. Access Website Settings: Scroll down and tap on "Websites".
3. Select Pop-up Windows: Tap on "Pop-up Windows".
4. Manage Website Permissions: Similar to macOS, you'll see a list of websites with their respective pop-up permissions. You can toggle websites between "Allow" and "Deny". To add a new website, simply visit the website in Safari, then navigate back to these settings. The website will automatically appear in the list.
5. Troubleshooting: If a website's pop-up still isn't working after adjusting settings, check for browser extensions that might interfere with pop-up functionality. Consider temporarily disabling them to rule them out.
Important Note on Pop-Ups
While allowing pop-ups can be necessary for certain websites, remember that many pop-ups are intrusive advertisements. It's generally good practice to only allow pop-ups from websites you trust. Always be cautious before interacting with pop-up windows.
