Change Security settings in Safari on Mac
In the Safari app on your Mac, use Security settings to turn security warnings on or off. Also enable or disable JavaScript.
To change these settings, choose Safari > Settings, then click Security.
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Warn when visiting a fraudulent website | Get a warning if the site you’re visiting is a suspected phishing website. To learn more about fraudulent website warnings, go to the Safari app on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, click Privacy, then click About Safari & Privacy. | ||||||||||
Enable JavaScript | Allow JavaScript, which websites use for buttons, forms and other content. Some websites can’t work properly if you disable JavaScript. | ||||||||||
Warn before connecting to a website over HTTP | Get a warning if the site you’re visiting uses HTTP (instead of HTTPS) to transmit information to and from Safari. HTTP does not provide a secure connection. |