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How to View Site Information and Settings in Edge Computer

Learn how to view the site certificate information and make site settings changes on the Edge computer. View authenticity and make a site-specific adjustment.

The Microsoft Edge browser is a secured browser that automatically blocks insecure sites and alerts users with the same. You can check the site security information in the Edge browser from the Padlock icon. You can customize the site-specific settings per requirement from the same padlock icon menu under Site Settings.

View Site Info and Settings on Edge browser

We often rely on the authentic and most trusted sites for information online or while making purchases. Many illegal phishing sites are built to lure and scam you.

The Site Information menu within the Microsoft Edge browser will help identify and validate the website’s authenticity. It helps check the connection, certificate validity, security, and many more parameters that are not visible to the naked eye.

All the advanced browsers these days can check site information. Not only can the site information be ascertained, but it also configures the site-specific settings where you can allow or disallow certain services like microphone, location, sound, etc.

Microsoft Edge also offers Site Permissions settings that help to customize the site access permissions within the browser.

View Site Information

The edge computer offers the Site Information menu, which contains the details about the website, like its security certificate, unsecured content, encryption type, certificate authority, etc., which helps understand the website’s genuineness.

Here are the steps to view the site information:

  1. Launch the Microsoft Edge on your computer.
  2. Open the Website where you want to check the information.
  3. Hit on the Padlock padlock icon within the URL bar.
  4. Check if the site connection is secure or not.
  5. Choose the About section and open it for more information on validation.
    View Site Information in Edge Computer

This will help you view the site information like certificate, security, authentication, validity, etc., to ensure the site is legitimate. Hence, you will know the Edge test sites.

View Site Certificate Information in Edge Computer

This is what the certificate information looks like on the Edge computer. You can read the issuer’s name, organization, validity, and all other details to verify the site’s authenticity.

However, if you are getting the unsecured connection error on every website, perhaps it is an issue with your browser settings, and you must fix it.

Change Site Settings

Suppose any website requests unnecessary permissions like sound, location, etc., which isn’t essential. It’s better to change the site settings and block unwanted access. Here are the steps to change the site settings:

  1. Launch the Microsoft Edge browser.
  2. Open the Website where you want to check the information.
  3. Hit on the Padlock padlock icon within the URL bar.
  4. Choose the Permissions for this site menu for customization.
    Modify Site Settings and Permissions for Website in Edge Computer

It will help you to change the site-related settings like sound, notification, microphone, etc., to customize the site settings specific to the website.

You can also clear the cookies and cache data for the selected site and even reset the permissions settings.

Bottom Line

The Site Information has details about the certificates and security level of the websites. You should always view the sites before browsing and stay away from spam sites.

Apart from security, you should also check the site permissions allowed. If any site requests unwanted permissions like a camera, microphone, etc., you should quickly block it.

Similarly, you can also view site information and settings in Edge Android. However, the options for site permissions under the site settings are limited compared to the computer browser.

What are your current site settings for browserhow.com? Did you block any service for us? If yes, what made you do so?

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Kushal Azza

Kushal is a Bachelor of Engineering, a Certified Google IT Support Professional, and a Digital-Tech Geek. He has over a decade of experience solving tech problems, troubleshooting, and creating digital solutions. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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