Website notifications in Microsoft Edge are pop-up alerts that send news and updates from sites directly to your computer screen, even when the browser is closed. You can manage these alerts in Edge settings to stop annoying pop-ups, allow favorite sites, or turn off notifications completely.
Controlling website alerts site by site lets you choose which updates appear on your screen. Stopping unwanted alerts clears away screen clutter and keeps your desktop quiet while you work or browse.
Access Edge Settings, navigate to Privacy, search, and services, then Site permissions, and finally All sites to manage notification permissions for each website individually. You can also manage notifications directly from a website’s address bar by clicking the site information icon.
Notifications vs. Pop-ups
Edge notifications are small alerts that appear in the bottom corner of your screen from websites you have allowed to send them, while pop-ups are separate browser windows usually used for advertisements. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right setting to turn off unwanted interruptions without missing important updates from sites you trust.
Blocking pop-ups is a separate step for managing website ads. This paragraph focuses only on website notifications. Website notifications are distinct from pop-up ads.
How to Block Notifications in Edge Settings
Open Edge Settings
First, open Microsoft Edge’s settings. Click the three dots (Settings and more) in the top-right corner. From the menu, choose Settings.Go to Site Permissions
In the Settings menu, look at the left sidebar. Click on Privacy, search, and services. Scroll down and click on Site permissions. This page lets you manage permissions for different website features.See All Sites
On the Site permissions page, find and click on All sites. This shows a list of every website that has asked for or been given permissions on your computer.Find the Website
You’ll see a long list of websites you can scroll through. If you know the site you’re looking for, type its name in the search bar at the top of the ‘All sites’ list to find it faster.Block Notifications for That Site
Find the website in the list and click on its name. This will show the specific permissions you gave it. Look for the Notifications setting. Click the dropdown menu next to it and choose Block.Edge notifications from a specific website can be stopped through the browser settings without turning off alerts for every other site you visit. Open your browser settings, go to site permissions, find the specific web address in your list of allowed sites, and change its notification permission to block so it can no longer send you messages.
How to Manage Notifications from the Address Bar
You can manage it right there without going into settings.
Visit the Website
Open Microsoft Edge and go to the website you want to manage notifications for. This works best when you are on the site.Click the Site Information Icon
Look to the left side of your browser's address bar. You will see a small icon. It might be a padlock if the site is secure, or a globe. Click this icon. This is the View site information button.Find the Notifications Permission
A small panel will appear with website details and permissions. Look for 'Permissions for this site,' and you should see Notifications listed there.Choose to Block
Next to Notifications, there is a dropdown menu. Click it. You will see options like Allow or Block. Choose Block to stop this site from sending notifications.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/manage-website-notifications-in-microsoft-edge
Summary
Managing website notifications in Microsoft Edge helps you regain focus by letting you control which sites can send you alerts.
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