This post will detail steps on how to stop receiving unwanted desktop push notifications. First, here are 2 options that should apply to most browsers.


Option 1:

  1. Navigate to the website you'd like to stop receiving notifications from
  2. Click the lock icon located next to the URL address bar
  3. Change the notification permission from "Allow" to "Block"


Option 2:

  1. Find the settings or preferences for your devices' browser
  2. Within "Notification Settings," find the website you'd like to unsubscribe from and change the permission from "Allow" to "Block"


For more detailed instructions, see the steps below based on your specific browser type.


Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome
  2. At the top right, click the three dots for Settings
  3. Under "Privacy and Security" click "Site Settings"
  4. Then select "Notifications" and find the website you wish to stop receiving notifications from
  5. Click on the three dots and select "Block"


Firefox

  1. At the top right, click the menu button and select "Options"
  2. Click on "Privacy and Security" on the left panel and scroll down to "Permissions"
  3. Click on the "Settings" button next to "Notifications"
  4. Find the website you wish to stop receiving notifications from and update the status to "Block"


Microsoft Edge

  1. At the top right, click "More"
  2. Then select "Advanced Settings" from the left panel
  3. Select "Manage Permissions" under "Website Permission"
  4. Find the website you wish to stop receiving notifications from and X it out


Opera

  1. On the left panel, click on the gear icon for "Settings"
  2. Select "Advanced" and then click on "Privacy and Security"
  3. Click on "Site Settings"
  4. Scroll down and select "Notifications"
  5. Find the website you wish to stop receiving notifications from and select either "Block" or "Remove"


Safari

  1. At the top of your computer screen select Safari and select "Preferences" or press ⌘ +
  2. Select "Websites" and then "Notifications"
  3. Find the website you wish to stop receiving notifications from and select "Deny"