Most web browsers include a feature to block pop-up windows. While this may eliminate unwanted or bothersome pop-up windows, the feature sometimes can impede the functionality of legitimate or useful websites. Show Some popular Penn-affiliated websites requiring pop-ups include U@Penn and the Penn Online Directory. Follow the instructions below to configure your web browser to allow pop-up windows for your selected websites.
Note: If you have installed third party applications to block pop-ups (examples include the Google, MSN, and Yahoo! toolbars), be sure to consult the vendor documentation to allow pop-up windows for desired websites. Safari (macOS)Safari for macOS has no per-website control over blocking pop-up windows. Pop-ups are either blocked, or they are not. To allow pop-ups:
Note: If you are concerned about allowing pop-ups globally for all websites that you browse, consider using another web browser that allows website exceptions such as Chrome or Firefox. Pop-ups — those pesky windows that "pop up" when you visit certain websites — can be annoying, distracting, and even dangerous if they contain malware. Most web browsers, like Google Chrome, block pop-ups by default. But there are some cases where pop-ups might be helpful — for example, Amazon uses them to let you chat with customer service. If you want to allow pop-ups for specific sites, or even for all sites, you can do so in the Google Chrome desktop browser or mobile browser app. Here's how. How to allow pop-ups in Google Chrome on desktopIf you regularly visit certain sites and want to selectively allow pop-ups for only those sites, here's how. Allow pop-ups for specific sites only: 1. Open your Chrome web browser and navigate to the site you want to allow pop-ups on. 2. Click the lock icon to the left of the address bar. Click the lock icon. Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 3. In the pop-up menu, click the drop-down next to Pop-ups and redirects, and change it from Block to Allow. You can also do this by clicking Site Settings and scrolling down to Pop-ups and redirects. Click "Pop-ups and redirects" and select "Allow." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider Allow all pop-ups: 1. Open the Google Chrome web browser on your computer. 2. In the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, click Chrome and select Preferences… in the drop-down. Click "Preferences." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 3. A new tab will open to the Google Chrome Settings page. On the left side, click Privacy and security. Go to the "Privacy and security" section. Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 4. In the Privacy and security section, click Site Settings. Go to "Site Settings." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 5. Scroll down to the Content section and click Pop-ups and redirects. Click "Pop-ups and redirects." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 6. At the top of the Pop-ups and redirects page, click the toggle switch to change it from Blocked to Allowed, which will turn the switch from grey to blue. On this page, you can also choose specific sites to either block or allow pop-ups for — click Add under the Allow section or the Block section and paste a URL in the pop-up. Click the switch at the top to allow pop-ups. Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider How to allow pop-ups in the Google Chrome mobile appYou can allow pop-ups on the Google Chrome mobile app from your iOS or Android device. Allow all pop-ups on an iPhone or iPad: 1. Open the Google Chrome mobile browser app on your device. 2. Tap the More icon, which looks like an ellipsis, in the bottom-right corner. Click the icon of three horizontal dots. Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 3. Tap Settings in the pop-up. Go to "Settings." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 4. Scroll down and select Content Settings. Go to "Content Settings." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 5. On the Content Settings page, select Block Pop-ups. Tap "Block Pop-ups." Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider 6. Tap the toggle switch next to Block Pop-ups to turn it from blue to grey — this will turn off pop-up blocking. Toggle the switch to the left to turn off pop-up blocking. Grace Eliza Goodwin/Insider Allow pop-ups for specific sites only on an iPhone or iPad: 1. Open the Google Chrome mobile browser app on your device. 2. At the bottom of a page where pop-ups are blocked, tap Always show underneath Pop-ups blocked. Allow all pop-ups on an Android: 1. Open the Google Chrome mobile browser app on your device. 2. In the top-right corner, tap the More icon, which looks like three vertical dots, and select Settings in the pop-up. Go to "Settings." William Antonelli/Insider 3. Then tap Site Settings. Go to "Site Settings." William Antonelli/Insider 4. On the Site Settings page, tap Pop-ups and redirects. Select "Pop-ups and redirects." William Antonelli/Insider 5. Slide the switch to the left to turn off pop-up blocking. Slide the switch to the left to allow pop-ups. William Antonelli/Insider Allow pop-ups for specific sites only on an Android: 1. Open the Google Chrome mobile browser app on your device. 2. At the bottom of a page where pop-ups are blocked, tap Always show. Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at @devondelfino. Read more Read less How do I open a new tab in front of Chrome?Use shift key to alter the default tab activation behavior If you want to open a new tab in foreground in Chrome, you can Shiflt+Middle-Click or Shilft+Ctrl+Click on the link. That will get Chrome to open the selected link in foreground. How do I change the popChange your default pop-ups & redirects settings. On your computer, open Chrome.. At the top right, click More. Settings.. Click Privacy and security Site Settings. Pop-ups and redirects.. Choose the option that you want as your default setting.. How do I open a new tab in the same window in Chrome?Open a new tab or window Or, use a keyboard shortcut: Windows & Linux: Ctrl + t. Mac: ⌘ + t. |
