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How to Enable Push Notifications on Browsers

Created on 17 July, 2024 • How to • 55 views • 2 minutes read

Find out how to setup Web Notifications on common browsers


How to Enable Push Notifications on Browsers


Browser push notifications allow websites to send messages to users who have opted in through FastPush.io.


Typically, browsers will ask users if they want to receive notifications from specific websites. Users can manage these preferences either globally or individually for each website. This guide will walk you through the process of enabling or disabling browser notifications in the supported browsers.


Supported Browsers:


  1. Chrome for desktops
  2. Chrome for Android
  3. Firefox
  4. Edge
  5. Internet Explorer 11
  6. Safari for desktops
  7. Safari for iOS


How to Enable Push Notifications on Chrome (Desktop)


  1. Open Chrome and go to: chrome://settings/content
  2. Scroll down and click on the Notifications section.
  3. Find the URL of the site you wish to manage and choose whether to allow or block notifications.
  4. You can also change your global notification settings by toggling the option at the top (default is “Ask before sending”).


How to Enable Push Notifications on Chrome for Android


  1. Open the Chrome app and tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Tap “Site settings.”
  4. Tap “Notifications.”
  5. Here you can choose a domain and enable or disable notifications.


How to Enable Push Notifications on Firefox


  1. Open Firefox and go to: about:preferences
  2. Depending on your Firefox version, select either the “Content” tab or the “Privacy and Security” tab.
  3. Scroll to the “Notifications” section and click the “Settings” button.
  4. A menu will appear where you can adjust settings for different websites.


How to Enable Push Notifications on Microsoft Edge


  1. Open Edge and click the “...” button in the top-right corner.
  2. Scroll down and select “Settings.”
  3. Scroll down again and select “Advanced Settings.”
  4. Click “Manage” under the “Website Permissions” heading.
  5. Choose a domain and enable or disable notifications.



How to Enable Push Notifications on Safari (Desktop)


  1. Click “Safari” in the action bar at the top of the screen and select “Preferences.”
  2. Click on the “Websites” tab and select “Notifications” from the menu on the left.
  3. Here you can manage notifications for different domains.


How to Enable Push Notifications on Safari on iOS


Safari on iOS does not support traditional browser push notifications. Instead, you may need to use an alternative browser that offers this feature.


Alternatively, converting your website into a Web App or a Progressive Web App (PWA) can enable device notifications. This is particularly convenient if you use WordPress, as you can simply install a free plugin to convert your site to a PWA. However, for users to receive notifications, they must first add your website to their Home Screen from Safari. Once added, your site appears as an app on the Home Screen. Users then need to subscribe to push notifications through this app to start receiving alerts.


This method allows iOS users to receive notifications similarly to how they would from native apps, enhancing user engagement without needing a fully native application.


How to Enable Push Notifications on Internet Explorer 11


Internet Explorer does not support browser notifications. Please use a different browser.