Site permissions
To make sure you can browse the internet safely and conveniently, the browser applies different processing rules to website elements (it blocks pop-ups, warns you when a website requests your location, etc.). You can change how your browser acts for all sites or one in particular using either the Protect toolbar or your settings. For example, you can prevent all sites from launching JavaScript or allow a particular site to access your camera.
Which handling rules can be changed
Elements that you can manage using the Protect toolbar
Content settings | Handling rules | |
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By default | Alternative rules | |
User location |
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Camera |
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Microphone |
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Notifications |
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JavaScript |
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Flash plugin |
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Images |
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Pop-up windows |
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Background sync |
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Automatic downloads |
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MIDI devices |
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Content settings | Handling rules | |
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By default | Alternative rules | |
User location |
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Camera |
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Microphone |
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Notifications |
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JavaScript |
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Flash plugin |
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Images |
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Pop-up windows |
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Background sync |
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Automatic downloads |
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MIDI devices |
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Elements that you can manage from your settings
In your settings, you can manage all elements found in the Protect toolbar as well as change handling rules for the following elements:
Website element | Handling rules | |
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By default | Alternative | |
Cookie files |
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Protocol processing |
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Protected content |
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Plugin access to computer |
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USB devices | You can connect a site to a USB device (in order to, for example, save heart-rate monitor data found on a webpage). |
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Website element | Handling rules | |
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By default | Alternative | |
Cookie files |
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Protocol processing |
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Protected content |
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Plugin access to computer |
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USB devices | You can connect a site to a USB device (in order to, for example, save heart-rate monitor data found on a webpage). |
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Changes the handling rules for the current site
You can change an element-handling rule for the current site in the Protect toolbar.
- Open the webpage.
- In the SmartBox, click the connection status icon.
- The Protect panel opens. In the connection status section, click Learn more.
- Find the site element in the Permissions section.
- Select the option you need in the drop-down list: Block, Permit, On or Off.
Then you will see that option for the changed element in the Protect window that appears. It is easy to turn an option on or off, but this setting will only apply to the current site.

Changing handling rules for all sites
Element processing rules for all sites can be changed in the browser settings:
- Tap .
- Open Websites.
- At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
- Set your element processing rules.

Setting and deleting exceptions for selected sites
If browser rules interfere with how you use a website, you can set an exception for that site. For example, you can allow Yandex.Maps to determine your location automatically, but have all other sites ask for your permission.
To set an exception:
- Tap .
- Open Websites.
- At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
- In the section with the name of the desired element, click Sites advanced settings.
- Go to the Allowed or Not allowed tab and click Add in the upper-right corner.
- Enter the website address in the box. You can use masks for setting an address. For example, if you write https://[*.]example.ru/, the exception will be valid for a 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 website and click Deny or Allow to the right.
To remove an exception:
- Tap .
- Open Websites.
- At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
- In the section with the name of the desired element, click Sites advanced settings.
- Hover your mouse over the required website and click the Remove link that appears to the right .