How to Add Trusted Sites to Google Chrome (2023)

Google Chrome analyzes websites for their security and warns you if the connection is not secure. However, this feature may occasionally restrict access to websites that you wish to visit, regardless of their security status. If you're wondering how to add a site to your trusted sites list, we're here to help.

In this guide, we will explain how to add trusted sites in Google Chrome: on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and with GPO. Plus, we'll answer some of the most common questions related to trusted sites in Chrome.

How to Add Trusted Sites in Google Chrome on Windows

Changing website security settings in Windows is a simple process. To do this, follow the instructions below:

1. In Chrome, open the website you want to mark as trusted.
   
2. To the left of the site input box, click the lock, info, or warning icon.
   
3. selectwebsite settingsmake menu.
   
4. Choose security settings: To mark a site as trusted, click the lock icon. The changes are saved automatically.

You can also manage security settings for multiple websites at the same time. To do this, follow the instructions below:

1. In Chrome, click the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen.
   
2. selectDefinitionsno suspense menu
   
3. Now navigate to thePrivacy & Securitysection and selectwebsite settings.
   
4. You will see a list of visited websites. Manage permissions for sites you want to mark as trusted, changes will be saved automatically.
   

How to Add Trusted Sites in Google Chrome on a Mac

Managing website permissions in Chrome on a Mac is just like on Windows, follow the steps below:

1. In Chrome, open the website you want to mark as trusted.
   
2. To the left of the site input box, click the lock, info, or warning icon.
   
3. selectwebsite settingsmake menu.
   
4. Choose security settings: To mark a site as trusted, click the lock icon. The changes are saved automatically.

How to add trusted sites in Google Chrome with GPO

If you use a group policy, managing website security settings in Chrome is a bit more complicated than without any domain controller. You will have to configure the settings through your GPO instead of Chrome. To mark a site as trusted, follow the instructions below:

1. open theGPO de Google Chromefolder on your PC.
2. UnderAdmin templatessection, navigate toHTTP authentication policies.
3. Double click onAuthentication Server Whitelistcontext.
4. Check the checkbox next toCan.
5. Enter the website address in the text input box below theAuthentication Server Whitelist.
6. confirm by clickingOK.

How to Add Trusted Sites in Google Chrome on an Android Device

The instructions for changing website security settings in the Google Chrome app for Android are slightly different than on PC. To mark a site as trusted, follow the steps below:

1. In Chrome, open the website you want to mark as trusted.
   
2. Tap the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen.
   
3. From the drop down menu, selectwebsite settings.
   
4. navigate topermissionsand select a lock icon to mark the site as trusted, your changes will be saved automatically.

To manage permissions for multiple sites on Android at once, follow the instructions below:

1. In the Chrome app, tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner of the screen.
   
2. Scroll down to theAdvancedsection and then selectwebsite settings.
   
3. Manage the permissions you want to update.

How to Add Trusted Sites in Google Chrome on an iPhone or iPad

You can change website security settings in Chrome for iPhone or iPad by following the steps below:

1. In the Chrome app, tap on the three-dot icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
   
2. selectDefinitionsno suspense menu
   
3. then selectcontent definitions.
   
4. Manage security permissions for sites you want to mark as trusted.

frequent questions

Now that you know how to add trusted sites in Google Chrome, you may want to learn more about your browser's website security settings. Read this section to get answers to some of the most common questions.

How do I set up trusted sites in Edge?

To change website security settings in Microsoft Edge, you need to use the Windows Control Panel.

1. Open the Start menu, type "Control Panel“, and then click on the application.

2. Then navigate toInternet Options, it may be necessary to change theSeen byoption forsmall icons.

3. Now select theSafetytab at the top of the menu.

4. ClickTrusted sites, then double-click thesitesbutton.

5. Enter the website address in the fieldAdd this site to the zonetext box, clickAddand then clickOK.

How do I allow a website in Chrome?

If Google Chrome identifies a website as unsafe, you can mark it as trustworthy through the website's settings.

1. To do this, open the desired website in Chrome.

2. Next, click the information or warning icon next to the website address input box.

3. Selectwebsite settings, then change the information or warning icon to the lock icon. The changes will be saved automatically.

Optionally, you can manage security settings for multiple sites at the same time; To do this, open your browser and click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen. selectDefinitionsno suspense menu navigate toPrivacy & Security, then forwebsite settings🇧🇷 You will see a list of all the websites you have visited. Manage security permissions for sites you want to mark as trusted.

How do I check trusted sites?

Checking the security status of a website in Google Chrome is very simple.

1. Open a website in your browser and locate the corresponding icon on the left in the website address input box. A lock icon means the connection is secure. The information that passes through the website is not visible to third parties, but it is private.

2. An information icon indicates that there is not enough information or that the site is not secure. This means that the information on the site is not private. However, this can be changed by visiting https:// instead of a website version of http://. Just retype the website address with https:// in front of it.

3. If you see a red warning icon, the site is not safe or dangerous. Information on these sites is most likely available to third parties. We strongly recommend against using such sites to avoid leaking your information, especially if you plan to make a payment through the site.

How do I add a site to my Trusted Sites in the Registry?

If you have a managed Chrome account and are using Windows, you can mark a site as trusted only through the Chrome GPO.

1. To do this, open theChrome GPOfolder and navigate toHTTP authentication policies.

2. Then selectCanand enter the address of the website you want to mark as trusted. You can manage browser policies that are not available in the GPO through the Windows registry.

For example, you can manage extension installation blocklists, enable safe browsing, or enable usage reporting and crash data. first download thiszip archive🇧🇷 Run the file and navigate tosettings, then selectexamples🇧🇷 Find the chrome.reg file and copy it. Open this file with any text editor like Microsoft Word or Google Docs and edit the text in the file. You can find templates for specific configurationshere.

Why does a website appear insecure in Chrome?

A red flag or information icon next to a website address indicates that information shared through the website is not private. Most of the time, Chrome marks sites with http:// in front of them as unsafe. HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. HTTPS, on the other hand, is a secure hypertext transfer protocol.

Some sites have two versions, which means you can edit the site address from http:// to https://. Chrome will recognize the site as safe. Do not share your payment details and other highly private information over HTTP websites.

How do I fix the "Your connection is not private" error in Chrome?

Occasionally Chrome will display the message "Your connection is not private" and disable access to a website. This usually happens when you try to use public Wi-Fi, for example, at the airport. In that case, try to enter any page http://. If that doesn't work, try going to the same page in incognito mode. If the login is unsuccessful, the problem is probably with the Chrome extension and you should disable it. You can also try updating your operating system or turning off your antivirus.

Consider how to manage security settings

We hope that with the help of our guide, you can easily manage website security settings in Google Chrome. Keep in mind, however, that many times Chrome will have a valid reason for marking a site unsafe. Do not share personal information through sites that do not use encryption. If a site you frequently visit uses HTTP, consider asking it to switch to the HTTPS version to minimize risk, or use a browser extension or setting that automatically encrypts traffic sent over HTTP.

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