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Enable and disable the Kaspersky Protection extension in selected browsers

The Kaspersky Protection extension for browsers warns you about dangerous websites and offers a safer way to enter passwords and sensitive information online. You can also use the extension to enable or disable some Kaspersky components and features. The extension is compatible with Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox.

By default, the Kaspersky Protection extension is installed in Safari. To use the extension in this browser, you need to enable it.

Enable the Kaspersky Protection extension for Safari

  1. In the menu bar, click the application icon and choose Settings.

    The application settings window opens.

  2. On the Browsers tab, click Enable Extension and follow the instructions on the screen.
  3. Click Enable Extension.
  4. In the window that opens, select the Kaspersky Protection checkbox.

Disable the Kaspersky Protection extension for Safari

  1. Open Safari.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Safari > Settings.
  3. On the Extensions tab, find the Kaspersky Protection extension.
  4. Deselect the Kaspersky Protection checkbox.

Note: To ensure a safer browser experience in Safari on macOS 14 or later, allow the Kaspersky Protection extension on every website and in Private Browsing mode.

Allow the Kaspersky Protection extension for Safari on every website

  1. Open Safari.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Safari > Settings.
  3. On the Extensions tab, select the Kaspersky Protection extension.
  4. Click Always Allow on Every Website.

Allow the Kaspersky Protection extension for Safari in Private Browsing mode

  1. Open Safari.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Safari > Settings.
  3. On the Extensions tab, select the Kaspersky Protection extension.
  4. Select the Allow in Private Browsing checkbox.

Note: You can uninstall the Kaspersky Protection extension from Safari only by uninstalling the application.

To use the Kaspersky Protection browser extension in Google Chrome and Firefox, you need to install and enable the extension for these browsers.

Install and enable the Kaspersky Protection extension for Google Chrome/Firefox

  1. In the menu bar, click the application icon and choose Settings.

    The application settings window opens.

  2. On the Browsers tab, click Get Extension and follow the instructions on the screen to install the extension.

Note: If you still have the outdated Kaspersky Security extension installed in Google Chrome or Firefox, we recommend that you remove it after you install the Kaspersky Protection extension.

Remove the outdated Kaspersky Security extension from Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome and click the extensions icon.
  2. Open the 3-dot menu next to Kaspersky Security.
  3. Click Remove from Chrome.

Remove the outdated Kaspersky Security extension from Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click the extensions icon.
  2. Open the settings menu next to Kaspersky Security.
  3. Click Remove Extension.

For instructions on managing browser extensions in the Google Chrome/Firefox browsers, see the browser's documentation.

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