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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications

How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications

Written By Krishna R
Last Updated April 23, 2024
Posted In Windows 11
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Let’s discuss how to Turn off Microsoft Edge Notifications. We all know about Microsoft Edge, which was developed by Microsoft in 2015. Microsoft Edge is a popular web browser known for its features and speed. As an Edge user, I can say that it’s the best user-friendly browser with exciting features.

Edge is famous not only for its speed but also for its security. Its advanced features always protect users from online threats. Web browsers have become essential in daily life. The Edge browser offers customization in settings, and the Notification settings are the best part of Edge.

You all know about Notifications, which are crucial in keeping users informed. Notifications always help the user stay informed of any updates from any application and alerts from apps and messages. Also, you can track downloads. This information is beneficial in enhancing the user experience.

Sometimes, the notification area is too much, distracting your Workflow. A notification on your screen will distract you and affect your job, which will always affect productivity. In this post, I will share the details of the Edge Notification setting and how it turns off.

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How to Turn off Microsoft Edge Notifications

Today, time is very precious for everyone. Notifications are distractions while we are working, so minimizing these distractions will increase productivity and efficiency and always help us achieve our goals. Disabling notifications is up to you, but I believe it will increase productivity, improve focus, and safeguard your privacy and security.

How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.1 Creds to MS
How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications -Fig.1 Creds to MS

How to Turn Off Notifications for Specific Websites

Turning off Notifications on Microsoft Edge is easy; you must follow the instructions. First, open Microsoft Edge. Click the More option (…) in Microsoft Edge. Select Settings from the Menu.

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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.2

After opening the Edge settings, you may get many settings options. You have to select the cookies and the site permissions and select that option. In this option, you can manage cookies and site permissions.

You can get cookies settings windows when you click on the cookies and permissions. There, you can see 3 sections: All Sites, Recent Activities and All Permissions.

Site Permission OptionsInfo
All SitesYou can view permission settings for the sites you visited
Recent ActivityThe latest changes made to site permissions
All permissionsPermissions that are applied across all sites
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  • You have to select the option called All Sites.
  • There, you can manage the permissions for the website that you are visiting.
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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.3

Now, you can see all the websites you can use to manage permissions. We want to turn off notifications, so select the website from which you wish to do so. For example, I selected Facebook, a Social media platform.

  • Click on the Facebook.com
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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.3

After clicking on Facebook, you will get many permissions for Facebook, like accessing location permissions, camera, microphone,e etc. In the screenshot, you can see the Notification option. Click on that. There are 3 options available for notification settings: either you can choose Ask (default), or you can choose Block.

  • Ask (default) – It always asks when you get a Notification
  • Allow- It allows the Notification on your browser
  • Block– It will permanently block Notifications
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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.4

Turn Off Permissions that are Applied to All Sites

In the cookies and site permission sections, you can go to the All permission section( you can scroll down the Cookies and settings for this section). Under All permissions, you can get many site access settings. I selected a Microphone, for example.

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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.5

You will get the Site permission settings when you click on the Microphone. In this option, you can manage any sites that access your microphone. Here, you can see the option called ”Ask before accessing (recommended). This will block all browser notifications within Microsoft Edge.

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How to Turn Off Microsoft Edge Notifications-Fig.6

Reference

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Krishna. R is a computer enthusiast. She loves writing about Windows 11 and Intune-related technologies and sharing her knowledge, quick tips, and tricks about Windows 11 or 10 with the community.

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