Exceptions for page elements
What is an exception?
To protect your data, Yandex Browser applies various handling rules to website content. For example, it blocks pop-up windows, warns you when a website requests your location, and so on. If Yandex Browser rules interfere with how you use a website, you can set an exception for this site. For example, you can apply exceptions if you don't want Yandex Browser to warn you every time Yandex Maps requests your location. Or enhance security on a specific website by not allowing the site to run JavaScript.
Content settings |
Handling rules |
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Cookies can be saved. |
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Images |
All images are shown. |
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JavaScript |
JavaScript is allowed to run. |
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Pop-up windows |
They are blocked on all websites, as they clutter the screen and are often used for banner advertisements. If a site tries to open pop-up windows, the SmartBox displays the |
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Background syncing |
Device syncing occurs in the background. |
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When trying to determine your location, Yandex Browser will ask you to allow data transfer. |
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Reminders (such as when you have meetings) |
When you go to a website that sends notifications, Yandex Browser will ask you each time whether or not to show them. In Incognito mode, the browser blocks notifications from all websites. |
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Full screen |
If the site tries to switch Yandex Browser to full screen mode, Yandex Browser will notify you about it. |
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Cursor |
If a website (such as an online game) tries to hide the cursor, Yandex Browser will notify you. |
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Camera |
If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your camera or microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you. |
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Microphone |
If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you. |
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Automatic downloads |
If a website tries to download a second file immediately after downloading the first file, Yandex Browser will notify you. |
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Full control over MIDI devices |
If a website requests access to electronic musical instruments using the MIDI interface, Yandex Browser will notify you. |
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Setting an exception
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Click
→ Settings → Sites.
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At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
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Below the name of the desired element, click Site settings.
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Go to the Allowed or Not allowed Atab and click Add in the upper-right corner.
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Enter the site URL in the box. You can use masks for setting an address. For example, if you write
https://[*.]example.com
, the exception will be valid for the domain and all of its subdomains: -
Click Add.
Note
You can always move a site from the "Allowed" to "Not allowed" list, and vice versa. To do this, hover your mouse cursor over the site and click Deny or Allow on the right.
Removing an exception
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Click
→ Settings → Sites.
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At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
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Below the name of the desired element, click Site settings.
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Hover your mouse cursor over the site and click the Delete link that appears on the right.
How do I find out which elements are blocked on the site?
- In the SmartBox, click the connection status icon.
- The Protect panel opens. In the connection status section, click Learn more.
Under Permissions, you can see a list of all permissions for this page.
You can enter search queries in the address bar — the browser will understand what you need.