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

Cookie files

Cookies can be saved.
  • Block — you can block a website from collecting information about you (such as username, password or browsing data). Blocking cookies may hinder the site's functionality.
  • For one session — cookies will be deleted immediately after the Yandex Browser window is closed.

Images

All images are shown.
  • Block — block the website from showing images. It will load faster without images.

JavaScript

JavaScript is allowed to run.
  • Block — does not allow the website to run JavaScript. Some JavaScript scripts steal passwords and infect the computer. This option allows you to block the site from running any JavaScript. It will enhance security but can prevent the site from working correctly.

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  icon.
  • Allow — allow the site to show pop-up windows.

Background syncing

Device syncing occurs in the background.
  • Block — prevents syncing Yandex Browser in the background on all devices.

User location

When trying to determine your location, Yandex Browser will ask you to allow data transfer.
  • Allow — allows a website (such as Yandex Maps) to detect your location without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — does not allow the website to determine your location.

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.
  • Allow — allows a website (for example, Yandex Calendar) to show notifications.
  • Block — does not allow the website to show notifications.

Full screen

If the site tries to switch Yandex Browser to full screen mode, Yandex Browser will notify you about it.
  • Allow — allow the website to toggle full screen without asking your permission.

Cursor

If a website (such as an online game) tries to hide the cursor, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — allow the website to hide the cursor without asking your permission.
  • Block — does not allow the website to hide the cursor.

Camera

If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your camera or microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — lets the website automatically access your camera. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your camera during future sessions as well.
  • Block — does not allow the website to access your camera.

Microphone

If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — Allows the website to access your microphone automatically. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your microphone during future sessions as well.
  • Block — does not allow the website to access your microphone.

Automatic downloads

If a website tries to download a second file immediately after downloading the first file, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — lets the website automatically download multiple files without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — do not allow the website to download files, except for those you have selected.

Full control over MIDI devices

If a website requests access to electronic musical instruments using the MIDI interface, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — grants a site automatic access to MIDI devices.
  • Block —does not allow the website to access MIDI devices.

Setting an exception

  1. Click  → Settings → Sites.

  2. At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.

  3. Below the name of the desired element, click Site settings.

  4. Go to the Allowed or Not allowed Atab and click Add in the upper-right corner.

  5. 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:

  6. 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

  1. Click  → Settings → Sites.

  2. At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.

  3. Below the name of the desired element, click Site settings.

  4. 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?

  1. In the SmartBox, click the connection status icon.
  2. 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.

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