Today, I want to share a quick tutorial on how to add trusted sites in Windows 10. This is an essential skill, especially if you often visit websites that require a higher level of security or if you want to ensure certain sites are always trusted by your browser. Let’s dive right into it!
Step-by-Step Guide
Before we get started, here’s a helpful image that shows what we’ll be doing:
Ingredients
Here’s what you’re going to need:
- Windows 10 PC
- Administrator access
- A list of URLs you want to add as trusted sites
Instructions
Follow these instructions to add trusted sites to your Windows 10 PC:
- Click on the Start menu and type “Internet Options” in the search bar. Select the “Internet Options” control panel from the results.
- In the Internet Properties window, navigate to the “Security” tab.
- Once you’re in the Security tab, you will see several zones listed: Internet, Local intranet, Trusted sites, and Restricted sites. Click on “Trusted sites.”
- Next, click the “Sites” button located below the zone list. This will open the Trusted Sites window.
- In the Trusted Sites window, you’ll see a field to enter the URL of the site you want to add. Be sure to uncheck the box that says, “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone” if you want to add HTTP sites. Enter the URL that you wish to trust.
- After entering the URL, click on the “Add” button. This adds the site to your list of trusted sites.
- You can repeat the process for any additional URLs you want to add. Once you’ve added all your desired sites, click “Close” and then “OK” to exit the Internet Properties window.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully added trusted sites to your Windows 10 PC. This simple process can help enhance your browsing experience, allowing you to navigate more securely and confidently.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance with this process. Happy surfing!