Google Chrome
When you select a link that requires a pop-up and they are currently blocked, you are provided the message " Pop-up blocked" which appears on the address bar. This indicates that the pop-up was initiated by the webpage and Chrome's pop-up block feature prevented it from opening.
For immediate relief, you must click on the message to enable pop-ups. Pop-ups can be permanently enabled by clicking on the message on from the drop down menu selecting "Always allow pop-ups from" ... or "myslice.syr.edu" specifically in the case below.
Now open the link again to see that it populates a new window.
Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages
1) In the address bar type "chrome://settings/content".
2) Next, navigate to the Pop-ups area.
3) Here you will select "Manage exceptions".
4) In the box that says "Host Pattern" enter the web address of the desired exception. In the Behavior drop down, select as "Allow".
5) Now Click Done.
The desired website should now allow pop-ups.
Mozilla Firefox
Whenever a up window tries to launch itself Mozilla prevents it from opening and displays a message on a yellow ribbon which reads " Firefox prevented this site from opening a pop-up window"
In order to view the pop-up, select "Options" on the yellow ribbon. Now select "Always allow pop-ups for myslice.syr.edu".
Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages
- Click on the menu button in the top right corner
- Select "Options"
- On the bar on the left of the screen select "Content" and then click the "Exceptions" button
- This will open a new window like the one below. Type the address of the website that you would like to allow popups on then hit the "Allow" button
Safari (versions prior to 12)
1) While in the Safari application, open the Safari Menu in the top left hand corner and select "Preferences".
Safari Menu Not Visible
If "Safari" is not an option to the right of your Apple symbol in the top left hand corner, be sure that you click on the Safari window. If you have recently clicked on another application or your desktop, "Finder" or another application title may be here instead.
2) Under the security tab, ensure "Block pop-up windows" is unchecked in the Web content area.
Safari should now allow pop-ups to function normally.
Safari (version 12 or newer)
1) While in the Safari application, open the Safari Menu in the top left hand corner and select "Preferences".
Safari Menu Not Visible
If "Safari" is not an option to the right of your Apple symbol in the top left hand corner, be sure that you click on the Safari window. If you have recently clicked on another application or your desktop, "Finder" or another application title may be here instead.
2) Under the websites tab, look for the "Pop-up Windows" setting on the left side under the "General" box. Click on this, and then you will see a list of currently open websites. Set the specified page currently open to "Allow" using the drop-down menu on the far right side.
3) The setting on the right side of website should now say "Allow".
Safari should now allow pop-ups to function normally on the allowed website(s).
Internet Explorer
Enabling Pop-Ups in the Moment
The default settings of Internet Explorer will prevent pop-ups and display a message on the bottom similar to "Internet Explorer blocked a pop-up from...".
To alleviate this for an individual website, select "Always allow " by clicking on option for this site when the message is displayed.
Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages
1.Click on the gear symbol on the upper right corner of the window and from the drop down select "Internet Options".
2.Under the Privacy tab, you can either turn off the pop-up blocker by deselecting "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" or add individual exceptions.
3. For individual exceptions, select "Settings" from this same Privacy tab.
4. In the new window type the website address you'd like as an exception into the location "Address of website to allow:". Now click "Add" and then click on "Close".
The desired website(s) should now allow pop-ups.
Microsoft Edge
Enabling Pop-Ups in the moment
The default settings of Microsoft Edge will automatically block pop-ups. A message similar to the one below will appear whenever Edge blocks a pop-up from appearing
Selecting "Always allow" will allow this site to use pop-ups in the future.
Enabling Pop-Ups through Internet Settings
1.While Microsoft Edge is open, click on the 3 horizontal dots icon that is located in the upper right hand corner of the window, just below the X icon to close the window.
2.Locate the Settings option which is located in the menu that pops up, second from the bottom. It should be located just above the option for "Help and feedback."
3.On the left of the window that pops up, there should be 4 icons, a gear, a padlock, a key, and 3 lines with some buttons. You are going to press on the padlock icon.
4.Once you press the padlock icon, you will be brought to the "Privacy & security" options. Here you will need to scroll down until you find the switch under Security labeled "Block Pop-Ups." You will need to click on the switch turn this off.
5.Once that has been turned off, you will be able to view pop ups.
Creating Exceptions for Frequently Used Webpages
Microsoft Edge does not have a built-in method for specifically allowing pop-ups from certain sites. However, there is a way to add exceptions by editing values in the registry.
Registry Editing
This method is NOT recommended by ITS and should only be done by someone with experience editing the registry, making a mistake during this process can cause damage to the stability of your computer, potentially causing it to crash.
More information can be found here: http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-manage-sites-allowed-serve-pop-ups-microsoft-edge#slide-0-field_images-57881