A site you don't recognize asks for your camera, or you want proof the page is encrypted before you type a password. Safari keeps both answers one click from the address bar.
Open the page, check its connection and certificate, then set each permission to Ask, Allow, or Deny and reload. The Page Menu holds these controls in Safari 26. On older macOS releases, look for the padlock or the Safari menu.
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Where to Find Site Information in Safari on Mac
You land on a site you don’t fully trust, or a video call suddenly asks for the camera, and you want to see what Safari knows about that page. The controls sit right next to the address bar.
In Safari 26, page controls live behind the Page Menu button beside the address bar, and connection details stay in the Safari menu. That same menu also holds other per-page options, such as the mobile site layout view in Safari on Mac.
On older macOS releases you may see a padlock at the left of the address bar instead, or find the same options in the Safari application menu. Use whichever set of controls your Mac shows.
View Connection Security and the Certificate
You want proof that the page in front of you is encrypted, and that the certificate really belongs to that domain. Safari keeps both behind the connection details for the current page.
- Open the website you want to check in Safari.
- Click the Safari menu in the macOS menu bar.
- Choose Connection Security Details….
- Click Show Certificate… to open the certificate details.
You’ll know it worked when the security panel reports the connection status and the certificate viewer lists the certificate name, issuer, and validity dates.
View the certificate on older Safari versions
If your address bar still shows a padlock, that icon opens the classic site information panel directly. No menu needed.
- Click the padlock
at the left of the address bar. - Click Show Certificate… in the site information panel.
The certificate viewer opens for the site in the active tab. That’s the whole check.
View and Change Website Permissions
When a site asks for your camera, microphone, location, notifications, or another browser feature, the Website Settings panel shows what it can already reach. It’s also the place to change the answer.
Depending on the site and macOS release, permission rows can include Camera, Microphone, Screen Capture, Location, Notifications, and Pop-ups.
- Open the website that needs a permission change in Safari.
- Click the Page Menu button next to the address bar.
- Choose Website Settings.
- Set the relevant permission to Ask, Allow, or Deny.
- Reload the page.
- Approve or dismiss the permission request if Safari displays one.
The row should now show the value you selected. Ask makes Safari request access when the site needs it, Allow grants it for that site, and Deny blocks the feature. Some rows label the blocked choice Don’t Allow.
Open Website Settings on older Safari versions
Earlier Safari releases open the same per-site panel from the application menu instead of the toolbar.
- Click the Safari menu in the macOS menu bar.
- Choose Settings for This Website….
- Set the relevant permission to Ask, Allow, or Deny.
- Reload the page if needed.
The panel shows your updated permission choice for the current site.
Security note: A valid certificate helps confirm that the connection is encrypted and that the certificate matches the site domain. It does not prove that the website or its operator is legitimate. Check the domain and company details before you enter personal or payment information.
Separate Permissions From Stored Site Data
You blocked the camera, reloaded, and the site still remembers your name. Permissions and stored site data are two different switches, and changing one leaves the other alone.
A camera, microphone, or notification choice does not remove cookies, cached files, saved logins, or browsing history. If you want that cleanup as well, follow the guide to clear site and browsing data from Safari on Mac and do it as a separate step.
Frequently Asked Questions
A few details still catch people out after the first visit to these panels.
Where do I find site information in Safari 26 on Mac?
Safari 26 puts the Page Menu button beside the address bar. Website Settings handles permissions, and Connection Security Details… in the Safari menu shows the connection and certificate information.
Why is the padlock missing in Safari 26?
Safari 26 replaced the separate padlock with the newer Page Menu controls. If the padlock is still visible, your Mac is running an earlier Safari interface, and the classic route still works.
How do I block camera and microphone access for one website?
The Camera and Microphone rows in Website Settings offer Deny or Don’t Allow. Once the tab reloads, Safari blocks that feature for the selected site.
Does a valid certificate mean a website is safe?
No. A valid certificate supports an encrypted connection and a domain match, but it says nothing about whether the operator is honest. Check the address and company details too.
Do I need to clear cookies after changing a site permission?
No. Website permissions and stored site data are separate. Clear cookies, cache, or history only when you also want that stored information gone.
