Microsoft Edge on an iPhone normally blocks many pop-up windows, but a site may occasionally need one to complete a sign-in, payment, download, or other task. If a legitimate site is not opening the window you expect, you can temporarily change Edge’s pop-up setting.
How to do it
- Open Microsoft Edge on your iPhone.
- Tap the menu button at the bottom of the screen.
- Open Settings, then look for the privacy or site-permission controls that include Block Pop-ups.
- Turn Block Pop-ups off, return to the website, and try the action again.
- When you are finished, turn pop-up blocking back on unless you regularly need it disabled.
If the setting looks different
Microsoft occasionally reorganizes Edge’s iPhone menus, so the exact submenu name can vary by app version. Update Edge from the App Store if the option described above is missing, then check Settings again.
A page that still will not open after pop-up blocking is disabled may be failing for another reason, such as a content blocker, tracking protection, a broken website, or a network problem.
Should you leave pop-ups allowed?
Usually, no. Pop-up blocking helps reduce unwanted windows and deceptive advertising. It is safer to disable the blocker only when you trust the site and have a specific reason to allow its pop-up.
Before you finish
Menu names can change slightly between iOS releases, iPhone models, carriers, and app versions. If your screen does not exactly match these instructions, install available software updates and look for the same feature under the closest matching Settings section. Avoid changing unrelated security, privacy, or account options simply to make a missing control appear.
After making the change, test the feature once so you know the result is what you expected. If the setting affects an account, cellular service, privacy protection, or device security, keep your account credentials and a recent backup available before doing additional troubleshooting.