How to enable JavaScript on your browser

Enabling JavaScript is required for many site features to work. If a page says JavaScript is disabled, use the instructions below for your browser or open the official help link for the most detailed steps.

If your browser is not listed, please use its official support resources for the latest instructions.

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Click Privacy and security, then Site settings.
  4. Click JavaScript.
  5. Select Sites can use JavaScript.
  6. Reload your browser tab.

Official help: Enable JavaScript in Chrome

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy, search, and services, then Site permissions or All permissions.
  4. Click JavaScript.
  5. Make sure Allowed is turned on.
  6. Reload your browser tab.

Official help: Enable JavaScript in Microsoft Edge

Firefox

JavaScript is enabled by default in Firefox. If websites still say it is disabled, an extension or advanced setting may be blocking it.

  1. Type about:config in the address bar and press Enter.
  2. Accept the warning to continue.
  3. Search for javascript.enabled.
  4. Make sure the setting is true.
  5. If it is false, toggle it back to true.

Official help: JavaScript settings and preferences for interactive web pages in Firefox

Safari on Mac

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Choose Safari, then Settings.
  3. Click Security.
  4. Select Enable JavaScript.
  5. Close settings and reload your browser tab.

Official help: Enable JavaScript in Safari on Mac

Safari on iPhone or iPad

JavaScript is enabled by default in Safari on iPhone and iPad. If pages still do not work correctly, check for content blockers, device restrictions, or other Safari settings.

Official help: Safari help for iPhone and iPad

Browser updates, privacy extensions, security software, or content blockers may change your JavaScript settings. After enabling JavaScript, close and reopen your browser before trying again.