How do I disable browser notifications?

Introduction

Browser notifications can be convenient for receiving updates from your favorite websites or web applications. However, there are instances where you may want to disable these notifications, such as when you've unintentionally allowed notifications from a potentially malicious website. This guide will walk you through the process of disabling browser notifications in popular web browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.

Why Disable Browser Notifications?

Disabling browser notifications can be beneficial for several reasons:

1. Unwanted Disturbances: Constant notifications can be distracting and disrupt your browsing experience.

2. Malicious Websites: If you accidentally allowed notifications from a malicious website, you may want to disable them to prevent further issues.

3. Privacy Concerns: Some users may prefer to limit the information shared through browser notifications for privacy reasons.

Now, let's explore how to disable notifications in each of the major web browsers.

Disabling Notifications in Chrome

1. Open Chrome and click on the three vertical dots  in the top-right corner to open the menu.

2. Select "Settings" from the menu.

3. From the left pane, click on "Privacy and security."

4. Next, choose "Site settings", then "Notifications."

5. Select "Don't allow sites to send notifications"

Disabling Notifications in Microsoft Edge

1. Open Edge and click on the three horizontal dots  in the top-right corner.

2. Select "Settings" from the menu.

3. From the left pane, click on "Cookies and Site permissions."

4. Under the "All permissions" section, click on "Notifications."

5. Turn off "Ask before sending" to block all notifications.

Disabling Notifications in Firefox

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines  in the top-right corner.

2. Select "Settings" from the menu.

3. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar.

4. Scroll down to the "Permissions" section and click on "Settings" next to "Notifications."

5. Click on "Remove all websites."

6. Checkmark "Block new requests asking to allow notifications."

7. Click "Save Changes."

Disabling Notifications in Safari

1. Open Safari and click on "Safari" in the top menu.

2. Select "Settings..." from the drop-down menu.

3. Go to the "Websites" tab.

4. In the left sidebar, click on "Notifications."

5. Find each website for which you want to disable notifications and choose "Remove".

6. Uncheck "Allow websites to ask for permission to send notifications."

7. Close the Settings window.