Exceptions for page elements

  1. What is an exception?
  2. Setting an exception
  3. Removing an exception
  4. How do I find out which elements are blocked on the site?

What is an exception?

To protect your data, Yandex Browser applies various handling rules to website content. For example, it blocks pop-up windows, warns you when a website requests your location, and so on. If Yandex Browser rules interfere with how you use a website, you can set an exception for this site. For example, you can apply exceptions if you don't want Yandex Browser to warn you every time Yandex Maps requests your location. Or enhance security on a specific website by not allowing the site to run JavaScript.

Content settings Handling rules
By default for all websites Alternative rules for a specific website
Cookie files Cookies can be saved.
  • Block — you can block a website from collecting information about you (such as username, password or browsing data). Blocking cookies can prevent the website from working correctly.
  • For one session — cookies will be deleted immediately after the Yandex Browser window is closed.
Images All images are shown.
  •  Block — does not allow the website to show images. It will load faster without images.
JavaScript JavaScript is allowed to run.
  •  Block — does not allow the website to launch JavaScript. Some JavaScript scripts steal passwords and infect the computer. This option allows you to block the website from running any JavaScript. It will enhance security but can prevent the website from working correctly.
Pop-up windows They are blocked on all websites because they clutter the screen and are often used for banner advertisements. If a site tries to open pop-up windows, the SmartBox displays the  icon.
  • Allow — the website will be allowed to open pop-up windows.
Background sync Device syncing occurs in the background.
  • Block — prevents syncing Yandex Browser in the background on all devices.
User location When trying to determine your location, Yandex Browser will ask you to allow data transfer.
  • Allow — allows a website (such as Yandex Maps) to detect your location without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — prohibits websites to determine your location.
Reminders (such as when you have meetings) When you go to a website that sends notifications, Yandex Browser will ask you each time whether or not to show them. In Incognito mode, the browser blocks notifications from all websites.
  • Allow — allows a website (for example, Yandex Calendar) to show notifications.
  • Block — does not allow the website to show notifications.
Full screen If the site tries to switch Yandex Browser to full screen mode, Yandex Browser will notify you about it.
  • Allow — allow the website to toggle full screen without asking your permission.
Cursor If a website (such as an online game) tries to hide the cursor, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — allow the website to hide the cursor without asking your permission.
  • Block — do not allow the website to hide the cursor.
Camera If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your camera or microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  •  Allow — Allows the website to access your camera automatically. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your camera during future sessions as well.
  •  Block — Does not allow the website to access your camera.
Microphone If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — Allows the website to access your microphone automatically. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your microphone during future sessions as well.
  •  Block — Does not allow the website to access your microphone.
Automatic downloads If a website tries to download a second file immediately after downloading the first file, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  •  Allow — Allows the website to download multiple files automatically without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — do not allow the website to download files, except for those you have selected.
Full control over MIDI devices If a website requests access to electronic musical instruments using the MIDI interface, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — Allows the website to access MIDI devices automatically.
  • Block — Does not allow the website to access MIDI devices.
Content settings Handling rules
By default for all websites Alternative rules for a specific website
Cookie files Cookies can be saved.
  • Block — you can block a website from collecting information about you (such as username, password or browsing data). Blocking cookies can prevent the website from working correctly.
  • For one session — cookies will be deleted immediately after the Yandex Browser window is closed.
Images All images are shown.
  •  Block — does not allow the website to show images. It will load faster without images.
JavaScript JavaScript is allowed to run.
  •  Block — does not allow the website to launch JavaScript. Some JavaScript scripts steal passwords and infect the computer. This option allows you to block the website from running any JavaScript. It will enhance security but can prevent the website from working correctly.
Pop-up windows They are blocked on all websites because they clutter the screen and are often used for banner advertisements. If a site tries to open pop-up windows, the SmartBox displays the  icon.
  • Allow — the website will be allowed to open pop-up windows.
Background sync Device syncing occurs in the background.
  • Block — prevents syncing Yandex Browser in the background on all devices.
User location When trying to determine your location, Yandex Browser will ask you to allow data transfer.
  • Allow — allows a website (such as Yandex Maps) to detect your location without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — prohibits websites to determine your location.
Reminders (such as when you have meetings) When you go to a website that sends notifications, Yandex Browser will ask you each time whether or not to show them. In Incognito mode, the browser blocks notifications from all websites.
  • Allow — allows a website (for example, Yandex Calendar) to show notifications.
  • Block — does not allow the website to show notifications.
Full screen If the site tries to switch Yandex Browser to full screen mode, Yandex Browser will notify you about it.
  • Allow — allow the website to toggle full screen without asking your permission.
Cursor If a website (such as an online game) tries to hide the cursor, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — allow the website to hide the cursor without asking your permission.
  • Block — do not allow the website to hide the cursor.
Camera If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your camera or microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  •  Allow — Allows the website to access your camera automatically. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your camera during future sessions as well.
  •  Block — Does not allow the website to access your camera.
Microphone If a website (such as a platform for video conferences) tries to access your microphone, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — Allows the website to access your microphone automatically. For an HTTP website, this setting will remain for the duration of your session, while HTTPS websites will be able to access your microphone during future sessions as well.
  •  Block — Does not allow the website to access your microphone.
Automatic downloads If a website tries to download a second file immediately after downloading the first file, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  •  Allow — Allows the website to download multiple files automatically without asking for permission each time.
  • Block — do not allow the website to download files, except for those you have selected.
Full control over MIDI devices If a website requests access to electronic musical instruments using the MIDI interface, Yandex Browser will notify you.
  • Allow — Allows the website to access MIDI devices automatically.
  • Block — Does not allow the website to access MIDI devices.

Setting an exception

  1. Click   → Settings → Websites.
  2. At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
  3. In the section with the name of the desired element, click Sites advanced settings.
  4. Go to the Allowed or Not allowed tab and click Add in the upper-right corner.
  5. Enter the website address in the box. You can use masks for setting an address. For example, if you write https://[*.]example.ru/, the exception will be valid for a domain and all of its subdomains:
  6. Click Add.
    Note. You can always move a site from the "Allowed" to "Not allowed" list, and vice versa. To do this, hover your mouse cursor over the site and click Deny or Allow on the right.

Removing an exception

  1. Click   → Settings → Websites.
  2. At the bottom of the page, click Advanced site settings.
  3. In the section with the name of the desired element, click Sites advanced settings.
  4. Hover your mouse cursor over the site and click the Delete link that appears on the right.

How do I find out which elements are blocked on the site?

  1. In the SmartBox, click the connection status icon.
  2. The Protect panel opens. In the connection status section, click Learn more.

Under Permissions, you can see a list of all permissions for this page.