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How do I allow pop-ups for Canvas in my browser?
Some features and course content in Canvas require pop-ups to be allowed in your web browser. In order to view the course content, links, or external tools, you need to allow pop-ups for Canvas. We strongly suggest that you do not use Safari as your browser.
View Blocked Pop-ups in Chrome

Chrome displays a pop-up icon when a pop-up window is blocked.
Allow Pop-ups in Chrome

To allow pop-ups for Canvas in Chrome, click the pop-up icon. Select the Always allow pop-ups and redirects from option [1]. To save your preference, click the Done button[2].
View Blocked Pop-ups in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge displays a message in the browser’s address bar when a pop-up window is blocked.
Allow Pop-ups in Microsoft Edge

To allow pop-ups in Microsoft Edge, click the pop-up icon [1]. Select the Always allow pop-ups and redirects from option. To save your preference, click the Done button[3]. Learn more about allowing pop-ups in Microsoft Edge.
View Blocked Pop-ups in Firefox

Firefox displays an alert message when a pop-up window is blocked.
Allow Pop-ups in Firefox
![Allow Pop-ups in Firefox: Firefox preferences dropdown menu with "Allow pop-ups for [URL]" highlighted.](https://i0.wp.com/us.v-cdn.net/6038536/uploads/migrated/MBRDRNAWOP2X/ad6a6241-df28-4584-b631-8463c60d5498.png?w=1820&ssl=1)
To allow pop-ups for Canvas, click the Preferences button [1], then select the Allow pop-upsfor option [2].