Manage website permissions
When you visit a website, you can easily check and adjust its cookie settings and permissions.
- In the address bar, click the lock
or page
icon.
- Under the Permissions tab, check the site's cookies and permissions.
Cookies and site data
Under the "Cookies and site data" section, you'll see the cookies set by the webpage you're on. Cookies are files created by websites you've visited to store browsing information, such as your site preferences or profile information. They're allowed by default. It's important to be aware of your cookie settings because cookies can allow sites to track your navigation during visits to sites. Learn more about managing cookies
Permissions
Use the "Permissions" section to manage site-specific settings. The following actions may apply to various sites you visit and you can adjust these actions by clicking the downward arrow to the right of each icon.
| Icon | What it means |
|---|---|
| Images are allowed by default. To prevent images from displaying, select "Always block on this site." | |
| JavaScript is commonly used by web developers to make their sites more interactive. If you choose to turn off JavaScript, you may find that some sites do not work properly. | |
| Plug-ins are used by websites to enable certain types of web content (such as Flash or Windows Media files) that browsers can not inherently process. They're allowed by default. Learn more about managing plug-ins | |
| Pop-ups are blocked by default from appearing automatically and cluttering your screen. Learn more about managing pop-ups | |
| Location: Google Chrome alerts you by default whenever a site wants to use your location information. Learn more about location sharing | |
| Notifications: Some websites, such as Google Calendar, can show notifications on your computer desktop.Google Chrome alerts you by default whenever a site wants permission to automatically show notifications. Learn more about notifications | |
| Fullscreen: Some websites might request to open in fullscreen mode. You can choose how Chrome handles this type of request. | |
| Mouse Lock: Some web sites or apps might request to turn off your mouse cursor, such as games. You can choose how Chrome handles this type of request. | |
| Media: Sites with media functionality, such as video conferencing, can request access to your camera and microphone. Learn more about camera and microphone access | |
| Web MIDI: Some websites might want to use system exclusive messages to access MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) devices. You can manage how Web MIDI uses system messages. |
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