How to Always keep these sites active when using Sleeping tabs in Microsoft Edge

You can prevent specific websites from sleeping in Microsoft Edge by adding them to the “Always keep these sites active” list.

Sleeping Tabs is a Microsoft Edge feature designed to free up system resources by putting inactive tabs to sleep, but this list ensures your chosen sites remain instantly accessible.

Microsoft Edge bypasses Sleeping Tabs for a specific website when you add that site to the allow list. This action ensures the website tab loads immediately when you switch back to it.

This configuration is especially useful for frequently used services or sites you need to access quickly, like your email or a project management tool, even if you haven’t interacted with them for extended periods.

What Happens When You Do This?

Microsoft Edge's 'Always Keep These Sites Active' list stops tabs from sleeping. Adding a website to the 'Always Keep These Sites Active' list ensures that the website's tab stays ready for immediate use, preventing tab sleep.

Steps to Keep Your Sites Active

1. Open Edge Settings
   First, open Microsoft Edge. Click on the three dots ... in the top right corner. This will open a menu. Then, click on Settings.
   You can also type edge://settings/system edge://settings into the address bar and press Enter. This will take you straight to the right page.
2. Go to System and Performance
   In ⚙️ the Settings menu, look for System and performance on the left side. Click on it.
3. Find the “Always Keep These Sites Active” Section
   Under the System and performance settings, you will see a section called Performance. Click on it.
   Scroll down until you see a section named Always keep these sites active. This is where you tell Edge which sites should never sleep.
4. Add a Site to Your List
   Click the Add site button. A small box will pop up.
   Type the full web address (URL) of the site you want to keep active. For example, to keep your email always active, you might type https://mail.google.com https://mail.google.com/.
   After typing the address, click the Add button next to it.
   You can add more sites by repeating this step for each one.
5. Manage Your List
   Changed your mind? No problem. On the same page where you added sites, you’ll see a list of all the sites you’ve chosen.
   Next to each site, there are three dots .... Click these dots to see options. You can choose to Edit the web address or Remove the site from the list completely.

You can keep specific websites from going to sleep in Microsoft Edge by following a few simple steps in the browser’s settings.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learn-about-performance-features-in-microsoft-edge

Summary

Microsoft Edge's "Always Keep These Sites Active" list prevents specific websites from closing when users navigate away. Users add important websites, like example.com, to the "Always Keep These Sites Active" list. Keeping these chosen websites in the list ensures their browser tabs open instantly when clicked, enhancing the experience for essential websites.