Microsoft Edge (Mac) - Enable or Disable the Pop-Up Blocker

This document explains how to enable and disable Microsoft Edge's pop-up blocker on a Mac device.

For general information on pop-up blockers, see Pop-Up Blocker - FAQ.

  1. Open Edge.
  2. On the default Edge homepage, click Microsoft Edge (located at the top left of the window).
  3. From the menu, select Preferences.
  4. In the left-hand pane, locate and click Cookies and Site Permissions
  5. Under the All permissions section, select Pop-ups and redirects.
  6. Toggle the switch to the right of Blocked (recommended) on or off according to your preferences. A blue toggle indicates that the pop-up blocker is turned on. 
  7. Exit out of all windows once you are finished. Your preference should now be set.


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Doc ID:
162959
Owned by:
Jordan C. in DoIT Help Desk
Created:
2026-07-28
Updated:
2026-07-28
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