Lately, there has been a HUGE influx of people, getting alerts on the side of your Windows alert bar. The majority of these, are coming from your Google Chrome! If you ever see the bell on the top of websites, asking you if it is okay to get alerts and you accidentally click on allow. You are now going to get alerts, every single time that site updates.
To get to these settings in Google Chrome, follow the steps below.
- 1. On the “hamburger” icon in the upper right-hand corner. Click the button and head down to settings.
- 2. On the left side, click on “Privacy and Security” and then click on “Site Settings“
- 3. Scroll down under the “Permissions” section and look for “Notifications“
- 4. If you have any current notifications, that are being sent. They will be down in the “Allowed to send notifications” section. You can add/remove those, as you please. If you look at the top, there will be a “Default behavior” section. You can change the settings in Chrome, so you can have every site ask and/or not allow any sites to send any notifications anymore.
Related Reading
- How to remove those relentless Google Chrome and/or Microsoft Edge notifications for GOOD! – related guidance from The IT Guys archive
- How to remove notifications from coming up on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge – related guidance from The IT Guys archive
- How to create app passwords for Google Gmail – useful account-security guidance for home users and small businesses
FAQ
Who is this guide for?
This article is written for regular home users and small businesses that want practical technology guidance without unnecessary jargon.
What should I check before following the steps?
Make sure the instructions match your device, account, software version, and business requirements. If something looks different, pause before guessing.
When should I ask for help?
If the device or account is important for work, contains sensitive data, or the change could affect backups, email, payments, or customer access, it is worth getting help first.