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How to Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari

Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in Your Browser (2021)

Enable https-only mode in google chrome.

• Open Google Chrome, click on the vertical three dots menu at the top right, and choose Settings from the list of options that appear.

5. After enabling HTTPS-only mode, you will see a warning similar to the image below when you visit unsecure HTTP websites. If you trust the website and would like to visit it anyway, click on ‘Continue to site’. Clicking the ‘Go back’ button will take you to the previous page.

Activate HTTPS-Only Mode in Firefox

Set up HTTPS-Only Mode in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge’s HTTPS-only mode is not widely available just yet. Instead, it is hidden behind an Edge flag , and we will show you how to access the feature right away in this tutorial.

Switch on HTTPS-Only Mode in Safari

Unlike Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, Safari doesn’t have an HTTPS-only mode. However, what it does have is the ability to automatically switch sites from HTTP to HTTPS if available . The feature is enabled by default with Safari 15 on macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, and macOS Catalina.

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I genuinely believe web browser designers mean well when it comes to protecting users from harm, but their efforts to do so can sometimes seem a bit overly authoritarian, even ham-handed. Mistakes happen; it’s part of technology, but even the best intentions when it comes to security can prevent you from doing your job.

Case in point: I recently came across this error in Chrome trying to access docs.fedoraproject.org to do some research:

The error ominously stated an attacker might have set up a fake website which is trying to impersonate this website and references Wi-Fi sign-in screen problems. In this case neither of that was true, and my efforts to find some information I needed were stymied.

The core of the issue is the statement that the website is using HSTS which is HTTP Strict Transport Security. It’s a security implementation and there’s nothing wrong with HSTS, it’s just that the browser may have detected a change in the site URL (such as if the certificate was renewed and perhaps having a problem) or may be simply wrong about it’s concern here, and thus Chrome is trying to protect the user from foul play by blocking all access, like it or not.

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It is annoying when this happens, especially when we know the site is safe and valid. I prefer to be given the option to proceed with a “Hey, we warned you” notification, but in this case you’re at a dead stop when you see this page.

Fortunately, there is a fix beyond using an alternative browser, which is cumbersome and time-consuming.

Before I describe the fix, I should warn you that you should ONLY apply it if you are 100% certain the site is safe. If you’re getting this error with a site you’re visiting for the first time, especially a public-facing website, I’d advise caution. You never want to implement a “fix” that endangers your security for the sake of convenience.

The site you are trying to reach should be related to business purposes for the scope of this article; I cannot vouch for any recreational or personal-based websites you may encounter featuring this issue, and don’t recommend this fix for those URLs.

In a “first time visit” scenario I would recommend visiting the site from a different browser but not sharing any personal or confidential information and see if there is an announcement about the problem or contact the site owner to ask about the source of the issue. You may be the only one seeing this error due to a local Chrome problem, so in that case it’s probably safe to proceed with the fix.

In this example, I know docs.fedoraproject.org is safe and reliable, and since I only use it to access information—never to share personal or confidential details—it is appropriate to proceed.

In Chrome, access this URL for internal housekeeping:

chrome://net-internals/#hsts

You will see a screen similar to the following:

This is a page to configure how Chrome interacts with HSTS and the related sites. In this case something has gone wrong with the domain security policy related to docs.fedoraproject.org. Perhaps there was a change on their side, perhaps a change in the Chrome configuration, maybe a Windows update munged something, or it could be just a generic bug that struck here, but you can clear the roadblock and proceed by entering your target URL in the Domain: field under “Delete Domain Security Policies.”

Click Delete, then access the site once more. As you can see below, the operation was a complete success!

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How do you force google chrome to use https instead of http whenever possible.

With the constant security threats we face while browsing the Internet each day, it pays to lock things down as much as possible.

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With the constant security threats we face while browsing the Internet each day, it pays to lock things down as much as possible. With that in mind, how does one force Google Chrome to use HTTPS whenever possible? Today's SuperUser Q&A post discusses some solutions to help a security-conscious reader get HTTPS satisfaction.

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites.

SuperUser reader kiewic wants to know how to force Google Chrome to always use HTTPS instead of HTTP whenever possible:

Many websites offer both versions (HTTPS and HTTP) like https://stackoverflow.com and http://stackoverflow.com for instance. Is there any way to force Google Chrome to always try for HTTPS first before HTTP when typing something like stackoverflow.com in the address bar?

How do you force Google Chrome to always use HTTPS instead of HTTP whenever possible?

SuperUser contributors paradroid and Omar have the answer for us. First up, paradroid:

You could try the HTTPS Everywhere extension for Google Chrome. (Note From the Editor: We recommend HTTPS Everywhere if you want to be sure HTTPS is enabled everywhere it's available. This extension is less necessary than it was a few years ago, however, as more and more sites have enabled HTTPS by default.)

Followed by the answer from Omar:

Force HTTPS in Google Chrome Google is one of the more aggressive companies pushing to make this happen. Here are several ways you can force HTTPS in Chrome to ensure your browsing is as safe as possible. Start Google Chrome with HTTPS Enable Google Chrome support by typing chrome://net-internals/ into your address bar, then select HSTS from the drop-down menu. HSTS is HTTPS Strict Transport Security, a way for websites to elect to always use HTTPS. Using this setting, you can now force HTTPS for any domain you want and even “pin” the domain so that only a more trusted subset of CAs are permitted to identify that domain. The downside is that if you force a domain that does not have SSL at all, you will not be able to access the website. HTTP Strict Transport Security (The Chromium Projects)  (Note From the Editor: You can no longer change this option yourself in Chrome. Website owners can still enable HSTS for their websites.) Force HTTPS with the KB SSL Enforcer Extension This extension will force HTTPS in Google Chrome for websites that support it. Keep in mind that It is not completely secure against the infamous Firesheep, but it does minimize the risk greatly. Due to Google Chrome's limitations, the KB SSL Enforcer extension redirects the page while it is loading. You will see a quick flicker of the unencrypted page, but it redirects you as fast as possible. KB SSL Enforcer Extension Homepage Use HTTP Extension to Force HTTPS in Google Chrome The Use HTTP extension will force defined sites to use HTTPS instead of HTTP. It comes preloaded with two defined sites: Facebook and Twitter. Like the previous extension, the initial request is sent to websites not using HTTPS. Use HTTPS Extension Homepage (Note From the Editor: This extension is no longer available.)

Have something to add to the explanation? Sound off in the comments. Want to read more answers from other tech-savvy Stack Exchange users? Check out the full discussion thread here .

Downloading files from HTTP sites soon won’t be possible in Chrome — why it matters

Chrome will soon block downloads from sites still using HTTP

Google is working on a new security option for Chrome that will help prevent users from downloading potentially insecure files from HTTP sites in the browser.

For those unfamiliar, HTTP or Hypertext Transfer Protocol is a protocol used for transferring data over a network. While HTTP used to be the standard protocol for most sites, a growing number now use the more secure version of this protocol, which uses encryption called HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure).

During the past few years, Google has bolstered Chrome’s security by marking older HTTP sites as “Not Secure” in the address bar of its browser. However, it also now blocks HTTPS sites from using insecure web forms or downloads that use HTTP instead.

Blocking HTTP downloads

Google has also added a toggle in Chrome’s security settings that tries to upgrade HTTP sites to their HTTPS version if a user accidentally navigates to an older webpage. Now though, the search giant plans to expand this toggle by also preventing Chrome users from downloading files from HTTP sites, according to 9To5Google .

Based on a new code change and an explainer , Google will block downloads from any website that's still using HTTP. However, Google is taking things a step further. For instance, if an HTTPS download link redirects a user to an HTTP server and then back to a HTTPS connection, Chrome will block the download as unsafe.

Just like with Chrome’s other warnings though, you will be able to bypass the block and download a file from an HTTP site. This is only worth doing if you know the site is legitimate and desperately need a particular file.

How to block insecure downloads in Chrome

Once Chrome’s new option to block insecure HTTP downloads is ready, it will first be offered as a Chrome flag before becoming generally available.

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If you haven’t tested out Chrome flags before, they are essentially experimental features you can try out early by heading to chrome://flags in your browser’s address bar. However, as Google warns at the top of the Chrome flags page, enabling these features means “you could lose browser data or compromise your security or privacy,” so proceed with caution.

To block insecure HTTP downloads, you’ll need to search for and enable the Chrome flag #block-insecure-downloads and then restart your browser. Afterward, you’ll see a warning message anytime you try to download files from a site still using HTTP instead of HTTPS.

We’ll likely hear more from Google once this security option becomes generally available to all Chrome users.

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Manage warnings about unsafe sites

You may get a warning if the site that you try to visit is unsafe. These sites are often called phishing or malware sites.

Get warnings about unsafe sites

Phishing and malware detection is turned on by default in Chrome. When you encounter phishing, malware, unwanted software or social engineering sites, you may get a red warning that says 'Dangerous site'. If you see this warning, we recommend that you don't visit the site.

To protect you from unsafe websites, Google Safe Browsing maintains a list of websites that might put you at risk for malware, abusive extensions, phishing, malicious and intrusive ads, and social engineering attacks.

To detect and warn you about known and new unsafe sites in real time, you can also turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing . Learn about Safe Browsing protection level in Chrome .

Tip : Download with caution. Some sites may tell you that you have a virus to get you to download harmful software. Be careful not to download any harmful software.

What warnings about unsafe sites mean

Unsafe sites are usually websites that trick you to do something dangerous online, like try to make you give away your passwords or personal information. They can harm your device or cause problems when you browse online.

These sites may be:

• Social engineering
• Trying to install malware or unwanted software on your computer
• On your computer, open Chrome.

• Under 'Safe Browsing', choose No protection (not recommended) .

When you visit an unsafe site

If you understand the risks to your security, you can visit a page that shows a warning. This isn't recommended.

Visit an unsafe page

• The page will load.
• Find the file that you want to download.

Did you mean [site name]?

If you get this message, Chrome thinks that the web address may be for a different site to the one that you expected.

The message may also say 'Is this the right site?' or 'Fake site ahead'.

You get this message when the site that you try to visit:

• Appears similar to a safe site that you usually visit.
• Tries to trick you with a URL that is slightly changed from a known safe site.
• Has a URL that is slightly different from a URL in your browsing history.

If you think a page was flagged in error and you want to proceed to the site, select  Yes, continue .

My site or software is marked dangerous or suspicious

• If you own a site marked as dangerous: Follow the instructions to fix the problem and request a review .
• If you own a site that has been marked with a ‘Did you mean’, ‘Is this the right site’ or ‘Fake site ahead’ warning:  Follow the instructions to fix the problem and request a review .
• If you're a software publisher and Chrome flags your downloads: Find out how to resolve malware issues with your downloads .

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If you  ever  visited the  https  version of a website (whether it resolved or not), Google Chrome might repeatedly send you to that version. In other words,  http://local.howchoo.com:4000  continually redirects you to  https://local.howchoo.com:4000 .

Why this happens

This is a secure caching issue where Chrome erroneously caches the redirect the first time you visit the secure version of a site—even if the site doesn’t have a valid  SSL/TLS  certificate.

Use Chrome Developer Tools to Check Whether Resources Are Loading over SSL

A pain in local development

This is a major problem in local development where you’re often coding in a non-secure environment.

This short guide will show you how to remove the automatic redirect to  https  in Chrome, fixing the issue.

1 – Open HSTS settings in net-internals in Chrome

In a new browser tab, go to  chrome://net-internals/#hsts . This is the configuration area for HSTS.

What is HSTS?

According to Google Chrome, an  HSTS  is HTTP Strict Transport Security—a way for sites to elect to always use HTTPS.

2 – Delete domain security policies for the domain

Scroll down to “Delete domain security policies” and enter the  root domain  that’s causing you issues. For example, I entered  howchoo.com  to prevent the domain from automatically redirecting to  https .

Then, click the  Delete  button.

3 – Visit the website to test

Visit the  http  version of the URL that was giving you problems. You should no longer get redirected.

Still getting redirected?

If you’re still getting redirected, try clearing your browser cache by navigating to  Chrome > Settings > Privacy and security  (or by visiting  chrome://settings/privacy  in your browser) and  clear your browsing data .

How to Clear Your Browser Cache for Any Browser Trouble loading web pages? Try clearing your cache!

You can also clear data just for the specific domain by visiting the domain in your browser by navigating to  View > Developer > Developer Tools > Application > Clear storage  and then clicking the  Clear site data  button.

How to Clear Your Browser Cache for Any Browser

Clearing your browser cache is a great way to solve common internet issues. If a webpage isn’t loading properly, one of the first things you should try is clearing your browser cache. This guide includes steps for the most common internet browsers—Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Edge. If your browser isn’t listed, visit the

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Full-page warnings incoming for HTTP websites in Chrome 94

We may not like everything Google plans for its browser and the open web ( FLOC , Manifest v3 , and Chromium's dominance come to mind), but there's one thing everyone can agree on: Staying secure on the web is always important. Google and other browser makers have long been pushing webhosters and website owners to use the encrypted, more secure HTTPS standard over HTTP, and they've already managed to win more than 90% of regularly visited websites over. To get hold of the rest, Google wants to make HTTP sites an even less appealing place to visit starting in Chrome 94, slated to arrive in September.

As a refresher, HTTPS is an extension to regular HTTP (the Hypertext Transfer Protocol) and adds encryption to the equation. That means that communication with a website is encrypted in transit, which protects you from nosy sniffers in your network wanting to eavesdrop on your passwords or other interactions you make on a website. Browsing the web in public networks is much more secure when you're visiting HTTPS sites, for example.

Chrome 94 will offer an optional, opt-in HTTPS-First mode  that attempts to upgrade all connections to HTTPS by default. If a site doesn't support the standard, it will display a full-page warning before connecting, giving you the chance to abort the process if you don't want to connect without encryption. Google wants to make this HTTPS-First mode the default at some point in the future for everyone, and Mozilla is planning a similar move with its HTTPS-only mode , first introduced in Firefox 83 .

While at it, Google is also reexamining the lock icon in the address bar that depicts an HTTPS connection. It turns out that most people think the lock icon means that a website itself is trustworthy, even though it's only the connection that's secure. That's why the company wants to test a new look for site information in Chrome 93 with a few users, turning the lock into an arrow pointing downward. Google hopes that it encourages more people to interact with it, helping them learn more about their connection status. HTTP websites without encryption will continue showing the "Not Secure" indicator.

Google and Mozilla are certainly moving in the right direction here. The sooner all websites are upgraded to HTTPS, the better. Even if the standard may not be necessary for strictly read-only websites like those from some restaurants or other small businesses, it's still good practice and is one of many elements protecting visitors' privacy and security.

Chrome 94 is debuting in the stable channel in September — if you want to get your hands on it earlier, keep an eye out for the next few Chrome Canary updates ( APK Mirror ). Version 94 should soon be available there.

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I faced this error on Chrome. You cannot visit “site” right now because the website uses HSTS. The HTTP Strict-Transport-Security response header (HSTS) lets a web site tell browsers that it should only be accessed using HTTPS, instead of using HTTP, therefore, preventing access. I received this error because I had accessed this URL previously with a valid secure SSL over HTTPS. After rebuilding my vCenter appliance (VCSA) It didn’t have a valid certificate, and therefore prevented access to this URL.

Note: For another possible fix please check out my other post https://virtuallywired.io/2020/10/24/invalid-vcenter-cert-using-macos-catalina-and-chrome/

Fortunately, the fix is simple, open up a new Chrome browser window or tab and navigate to the address  chrome://net-internals/ # hsts  and type the URL you are trying to access in the field at the bottom, “ Delete Domain Security Policies” and press the Delete button,  viola! You should now be able to access that URL again.

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That site works for me. Try this potential fix and let me know if it works. https://virtuallywired.io/2020/10/24/invalid-vcenter-cert-using-macos-catalina-and-chrome/

Try it in Firefox. Unlike Google, Mozilla is not on any Crusade to drag the whole world into using encryption for everything.

Doesnt seem to work, entering the url and pressing delete does not make the url work afterwards. Still get the same error.

Can you try this https://virtuallywired.io/2020/10/24/invalid-vcenter-cert-using-macos-catalina-and-chrome/

I had to do it twice, the second time without the http:// or https://

Hi there, I am using and I faced this issue from May 2021 but I do not how to fix it.

I am a user, not a coder or professional. I follow your steps but it does not work. Please help me out with this issue. I am so frustrating with it.

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Try this > https://virtuallywired.io/2020/10/24/invalid-vcenter-cert-using-macos-catalina-and-chrome/

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Google Chrome is the preferred web browser for the majority out there. It’s fast, reliable, and available on every possible platform to sync browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, and autofill details. However, it’s not free of issues either. The browser is infamous for consuming excessive amounts of RAM . This site can’t be reached error – that is another annoying Chrome issue whenever you visit a website.

After all, you expect all the websites to work smoothly, and at no point, you’d want to switch to a rival browser to access the webpage.

If you are witnessing error in Chrome’s Windows app, you will see a similar pattern on Android, iOS, and Mac. Don’t lose hope. It can be easily fixed with a few tweaks.

We will go through possible troubleshooting tricks to fix the This site can’t be reached error in Chrome. Let’s get started.

1. Clear Chrome Cache, History, and Cookies

A corrupt cache can ruin your browsing experience. So you should always purge the browser cache, and there’s barely any harm in doing that.

If there is overburdened browsing data in your Google Chrome, it may affect your browser’s performance.

Go through the following steps to clean Chrome cookies and cache on Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Google Chrome, tap on the three-dot menu at the top.

Step 2: Navigate to More tools > Clear browsing data.

Step 3: From the following menu, go to Advanced and select Cache and Cookies files to delete.

Then relaunch your Google Chrome browser and visit the webpage to see if the problem is fixed or not.

2. Reset Chrome Settings

A recent Chrome update might have messed up the browser settings on your device. Chrome browser gives you the option to reset your browser settings in one easy click. Doing this will erase all configuration information from Chrome. Follow the steps below to reset Chrome settings.

Step 1: Launch Chrome and open Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and click Advanced to open all settings.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Reset and clean up section and click Restore settings to their original defaults.

That will open a window with a warning that all Chrome settings will be reset. Just select Reset settings to continue.

Just remember that this will disable all of your extensions, clear temporary data, and wipe out all cookies. However, it won’t affect bookmarks, history, and saved passwords.

3. Change Your IPv4 DND Address

Step 1: Open Control Panel.

Step 2: Click View Network Status and Tasks.

Step 3: Click Change adapter settings on the left portion of the Window.

Step 4: Double-click the icon for the Internet connection you’re using.

Step 5: Click Properties and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Step 6: Enter the new DNS addresses.

Step 7: Enter these Google public DNS server address:

Step 8: Tick on Validate settings upon exit. Then click OK.

Go to the website again to see if it works.

4. Restart the DNS Client Service

This trick has fixed the issue for me. Follow the steps to restart DNS Client service on Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Run menu using Windows + R key shortcut.

Step 2: Type services.msc in it. Hit Enter.

Step 3: Click the DNS Client, then Restart.

If you only can’t browse some specific websites, these websites are probably blocked with your current network or region. If this is the case, you can get help with a VPN.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) extends a private network across the public network your devices connect to. It helps bypass the Internet connection through your ISP(Internet service provider) and anonymously connects through dedicated DNS servers. With a VPN, you may probably solve the ‘This site can’t be reached’ error.

6. Disable Chrome Extensions

Extensions play an important role in the Chrome ecosystem. Using extensions, one can add more features to the basic Chrome interface and functionality. However, some might not be actively maintained and might fall out of date or develop incompatibilities with new versions of Chrome .

If you have dozens of Chrome extensions installed, it can be difficult to know which extension is causing the issue.

Because of this, the easiest solution is to disable all extensions and then enable only the ones you need one at a time.

Step 2: Navigate to More tools > Extensions.

Step 3: It will open the Extension menu. Tap on the Remove button and remove Chrome extensions.

7. Use Windows Defender to Scan for Malware

The computer you’re using may be infected with malware, which is interfering with your network connections. For example, some malware installs a proxy server to capture and redirect internet traffic through the malicious proxy server. This type of malware causes the ‘This site can’t be reached’ error in the Chrome browser.

Click on the Windows Key and search for Windows Defender. Open Microsoft’s built-in anti-virus scanner and scan your PC or laptop.

8. Use Chrome Malware Scanner

Google Chrome also offers a capable malware scanner built-in. Follow the steps below to fix the issue in Chrome.

Step 1: Open Chrome and go to Settings.

Step 3: Scroll down to the Reset and clean up section and click Clean up computer.

That will open a window where you can launch the Chrome malware scan. Just select the Find button to start the scan. Go back to the webpage to see if it has fixed the issue or not.

9. Reinstall Chrome

Reinstalling Chrome is the complete way to reset Chrome. You should remove Chrome from the Add or remove programs menu.

Once the uninstall process finishes, open the Chrome installer you downloaded. After Chrome has fully reinstalled, it should normally work again.

Resume Browsing in Google Chrome

Using the tricks above, you can easily fix the This site can’t be reached error in Chrome. Go ahead, give them a try, and start using Chrome again. While you are at it, let us know which trick worked for you in the comments section below.

Next up: Looking to level up your Google Chrome experience? Read the post below to learn the top 21 Google Chrome keyboard shortcuts.

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How to See Your Most Visited Sites on Chrome

Looking at your most visited sites on Chrome can tell you a lot about your browsing habits.

This article will show you how to see your most visited sites on Chrome. It will take you through the six steps to look at your most visited sites and learn more about your browsing behavior.

Though there are other tools to display the sites you frequent most often, this Chrome feature makes it easier and quicker to check your browsing data without installing anything else on your browser.

Find Your Most Visited Sites on Chrome

You can think of this data as a "hidden" feature located in the recesses of the Settings page on Chrome. But it's easily accessible. Here's how:

• Launch Chrome on your PC.
• Go to Chrome's Settings by selecting the three vertical icon ( Customize and Control Google Chrome ) on the top-right of the browser.
• Select Privacy & security from the left sidebar.

The list mentions all the top-level domains you browsed, not the specific pages you visited. To see the particular pages, go to Chrome's History and see the list of your browsing activity. Chrome Journeys also shows you all the browsing breadcrumbs, which can help you find the link to the page you had forgotten.

Delete Your Most Visited Websites On Google Chrome

Clearing your browsing history will delete the most visited sites from the list. Here's how:

• Select the Trash icon next to the site's mention to delete a specific site from the list.
• To delete the record of the most visited sites, select the Clear all data button on top of the page.

Other Ways to See Your Most Visited Sites on Chrome

There are a couple of other ways to look at your most visited sites on Chrome. The first is evident but not detailed enough, while the second relies on Chrome extensions.

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When you open Chrome, you will see the thumbnails of your most visited sites on the main page. These "bookmarks" help you quickly relaunch the sites.

• You can add a shortcut by clicking "+" Add shortcut and entering the URL.
• Google also automatically adds shortcuts here based on your browsing behavior. Select Customize Chrome > Customize this page > Shortcuts > Most visited sites .
• Alternatively, select the Hide shortcuts toggle to turn off the grid and have a cleaner Chrome new tab.

You can also remove sites from the grid by clicking on the X on the top-right of the thumbnail. Then, another site shortcut (the next most visited) will take its place on the grid.

Install Chrome Extensions to See the Most Visited Sites

A few good Chrome extensions give you quicker and more detailed access to this information on the toolbar. In addition, you can use these extensions to view and manage your Chrome history in a more atomic way.

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How to See the Most Visited Sites on the Chrome Mobile Browser

The most visited sites on a Chrome mobile browser on Android and iOS appear as tiles below the address bar on a new Chrome screen. This is separate from your Bookmarks. You can press and hold on the tiles to bring up the menu and then select Remove to delete one of the tiles. Another frequently visited site will replace it.

The Android screen usually displays a set of eight tiles, while the iOS screen shows a group of four tiles above the shortcuts for Bookmarks, Reading List, Recent Tabs, and History.

Right now, there's no way to add a specific site to this set of tiles except to browse it more frequently. Deleting the browsing history will remove the tiles from the homepage. The screenshot below is from the Chrome browser on iOS.

Take an Overview of Your Browsing Habits

They work as quick launchers on the homepage and maybe save you the bother of entering the address every time. Of course, a glance at the list of the visited sites tells you where you spend your online time. Are those sites useful, or are some of them complete time wasters? You can answer these questions even if Chrome doesn't display finer trends. Also, some of these visual signposts can be a privacy risk if you don't want others to see the sites you frequent. In that case, set up your browser to delete its history.

How To Add Websites To Google Chrome Most Visited

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Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers, known for its speed, simplicity, and user-friendly interface. One of its convenient features is the ability to customize the "Most Visited" section, allowing users to add their favorite websites for quick and easy access. This feature is particularly useful for accessing frequently visited sites with just a single click, saving time and streamlining the browsing experience.

In this article, we will explore three methods for adding websites to the "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome. Whether you're a casual internet user or a seasoned professional, these methods will help you personalize your browsing experience and optimize your workflow. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your most frequently accessed websites are readily available whenever you open a new tab in Google Chrome.

Let's dive into the details and discover how to effortlessly add your preferred websites to the "Most Visited" section, making your browsing experience more efficient and enjoyable. Whether it's news websites, social media platforms, or productivity tools, customizing the "Most Visited" section will enable you to access your favorite online destinations with unparalleled ease.

Method 1: Using the Most Visited section

The "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome provides a convenient way to access your frequently visited websites with just a single click. By customizing this section, you can ensure that your favorite websites are prominently displayed every time you open a new tab, allowing for quick and effortless navigation to your preferred online destinations.

To add websites to the "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome, follow these simple steps:

Open Google Chrome : Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer or mobile device.

Navigate to the Website : Visit the website that you want to add to the "Most Visited" section. This could be a news website, social media platform, online shopping site, or any other frequently visited web destination.

Access the Most Visited Section : After visiting the website, you will notice that it automatically appears in the "Most Visited" section on the new tab page. The most frequently visited websites are displayed as thumbnails, making it easy to identify and access them.

Pin the Website : To ensure that the website remains in the "Most Visited" section, you can pin it by hovering over the thumbnail and clicking on the small pin icon that appears in the bottom right corner of the thumbnail. This action will pin the website to the "Most Visited" section, preventing it from being replaced by other websites based on your browsing history.

Enjoy Quick Access : Once pinned, the website will remain in the "Most Visited" section, allowing you to access it with a single click whenever you open a new tab in Google Chrome. This streamlined access saves time and eliminates the need to manually type in the website's URL or search for it each time you want to visit.

By utilizing the "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome, you can effortlessly customize your browsing experience and ensure that your preferred websites are readily accessible. Whether it's news, entertainment, productivity tools, or any other online resources, adding websites to the "Most Visited" section enhances convenience and efficiency, ultimately enhancing your overall browsing experience.

In the next section, we will explore an alternative method for adding websites to Google Chrome's interface, providing additional flexibility and customization options for organizing your favorite online destinations.

Method 2: Using the Bookmarks bar

In addition to the "Most Visited" section, Google Chrome offers another convenient method for quick access to your favorite websites – the Bookmarks bar. This feature allows you to create a customizable toolbar right below the address bar, where you can add bookmarks to your preferred websites for easy and immediate access. By utilizing the Bookmarks bar, you can further personalize your browsing experience and ensure that your most frequently visited websites are just a click away.

To add websites to the Bookmarks bar in Google Chrome, follow these straightforward steps:

Access the Bookmarks bar : If the Bookmarks bar is not already visible, you can enable it by clicking on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser window , selecting "Bookmarks," and then ensuring that "Show bookmarks bar" is checked.

Bookmark the Website : Visit the website that you want to add to the Bookmarks bar. Once on the website, click on the star icon located at the right end of the address bar. This action will prompt a dialog box where you can customize the name and choose the folder where the bookmark will be saved. To add the bookmark to the Bookmarks bar, select "Bookmarks bar" from the dropdown menu in the dialog box.

Enjoy Quick Access : After adding the bookmark to the Bookmarks bar, you will see it displayed as a clickable link on the toolbar. You can organize your bookmarks by dragging them to different positions on the Bookmarks bar, allowing for easy access to your preferred websites with just a single click.

By utilizing the Bookmarks bar in Google Chrome, you can create a personalized and easily accessible collection of your favorite websites. Whether it's news sources, social media platforms, or productivity tools, adding websites to the Bookmarks bar streamlines your browsing experience and ensures that your most visited destinations are readily available whenever you open a new tab.

The Bookmarks bar provides a flexible and customizable way to organize and access your favorite websites, complementing the "Most Visited" section and offering additional convenience for users who prefer a dedicated toolbar for their frequently accessed online resources.

Method 3: Using the Chrome Web Store

The Chrome Web Store serves as a hub for a wide range of extensions, apps, and themes designed to enhance the functionality and customization options of Google Chrome. In addition to these offerings, the Chrome Web Store provides a convenient method for adding websites to the browser's interface, allowing users to create shortcuts to their favorite online destinations directly from the new tab page. By leveraging the Chrome Web Store, users can further personalize their browsing experience and ensure quick access to their preferred websites with just a single click.

To add websites to the new tab page using the Chrome Web Store, follow these simple steps:

Access the Chrome Web Store : Click on the Apps icon located on the bookmarks bar or type "chrome://apps/" in the address bar to access the Chrome Web Store.

Search for the Website Shortcut Extension : In the search bar at the top left corner of the Chrome Web Store, type "Website Shortcut" and press Enter. This will display a list of extensions designed to create shortcuts to websites on the new tab page.

Select the Extension : Browse through the search results and select a suitable extension that allows you to add website shortcuts to the new tab page. Ensure that the extension has positive reviews and a high rating to ensure reliability and functionality.

Add the Extension to Chrome : Click on the "Add to Chrome" button next to the selected extension. A confirmation dialog will appear, prompting you to add the extension to Google Chrome. Click "Add extension" to install it.

Customize the Website Shortcut : After installing the extension, you can customize it by adding the URL and name of the website you want to create a shortcut for. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the extension to complete this process.

Access the Shortcut : Once the website shortcut is created, it will appear as a thumbnail on the new tab page, allowing for quick and easy access to the website with just a single click.

By utilizing the Chrome Web Store and suitable extensions, users can personalize the new tab page with shortcuts to their favorite websites, enhancing convenience and efficiency in accessing frequently visited online destinations. Whether it's news websites, social media platforms, or productivity tools, leveraging the Chrome Web Store provides an additional avenue for customizing the browsing experience and ensuring that preferred websites are readily accessible.

In summary, the Chrome Web Store offers a diverse selection of extensions that enable users to add website shortcuts to the new tab page, further enhancing the functionality and personalization options of Google Chrome. This method provides an alternative approach for customizing the browser interface and ensuring quick access to frequently visited websites, complementing the existing features of the "Most Visited" section and the Bookmarks bar.

In conclusion, the ability to add websites to the "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome offers users a valuable opportunity to personalize their browsing experience and streamline access to their favorite online destinations. By leveraging the "Most Visited" section, the Bookmarks bar, and the Chrome Web Store, users can ensure that their frequently visited websites are readily accessible with just a single click, ultimately enhancing efficiency and convenience.

The "Most Visited" section serves as a dynamic and intuitive feature, automatically displaying thumbnails of frequently visited websites on the new tab page. By pinning websites in this section, users can prioritize their most accessed online resources, ensuring that they remain prominently displayed for quick and effortless access.

Furthermore, the Bookmarks bar provides an additional layer of customization, allowing users to create a dedicated toolbar for their preferred websites. By adding bookmarks to the Bookmarks bar, users can organize and access their favorite online destinations with unparalleled ease, complementing the functionality of the "Most Visited" section.

Moreover, the Chrome Web Store offers a diverse array of extensions that enable users to create shortcuts to their favorite websites on the new tab page. This method provides an alternative approach for customizing the browsing experience, allowing users to further personalize their interface and ensure quick access to frequently visited websites.

By combining these methods, users can curate a personalized browsing environment tailored to their specific preferences and workflow. Whether it's news websites, social media platforms, or productivity tools, the ability to add websites to the "Most Visited" section and the browser interface as a whole enhances the overall browsing experience, saving time and simplifying the process of accessing frequently visited online resources.

In essence, the flexibility and customization options offered by Google Chrome empower users to tailor their browsing experience to align with their individual needs and preferences. By incorporating their favorite websites into the browser interface, users can optimize their workflow, stay informed, and engage with their preferred online content seamlessly.

Ultimately, the ability to add websites to the "Most Visited" section in Google Chrome reflects the browser's commitment to user-centric design and functionality, providing a seamless and efficient platform for accessing the web's diverse array of content and services.

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How to open the Chrome Web Store and install extensions

T he Chrome Web Store has thousands of themes and extensions that add new visuals and features to your Chrome browser. Are you looking for a new Chromebook on a budget ? Use an extension that finds coupon codes for the item you're shopping for. Need help writing? Use a writing assistant extension powered by the Gemini or ChatGPT large language models .

If you want to boost your productivity or change its appearance, here's how to explore the Google Chrome Web Store to see what upgrades and add-ons are available.

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Open the chrome web store from google chrome.

If you use Google Chrome on your Windows PC or Mac, here's how to open the Chrome Web Store from the Google Chrome browser.

• Select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the address bar to see a menu of options.
• Hover over the Extensions submenu, then select Visit Chrome Web Store .
• A new tab opens, showing the Chrome Web Store extensions page. From there, browse extensions using the carousel at the top or by scrolling down and checking out the cards on the main page.
• Choose the type of extension by selecting a category from the left sidebar. Google offers suggestions in the Recommended for you category and provides other categories, including Accessibility , Blogging , Productivity , and Shopping .
• Or, type keywords in the search box in the upper-right corner to find particular tools and extensions that make it convenient to access the information you need.
• Select the Themes option in the upper-left corner to browse the custom styles.

How to install Chrome extensions and themes

After you've found something you like, install the extension by opening it in the Chrome Web Store and selecting the Add to Chrome button in the upper-right corner. A popup window provides you with privacy and security information about the extension. Select Add extension to continue.

It's common for an extension to need permission to read and change data on websites you visit. Some extensions can be customized to restrict which websites they can access. All extensions can be deactivated and uninstalled if you want to take a break or remove them.

With a Chrome theme, choose Add to Chrome , and the new theme becomes active immediately.

How to use Chrome extensions

Some Chrome extensions begin working as soon as you install them, while others require some setup. You can access some extensions in the toolbar that appears to the right of the address bar. Toolbar extensions appear as icons. Click them to activate them, or right-click for more options.

To manage extensions:

• Select the icon at the far right of the toolbar that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece, then choose Manage Extensions from the popup menu.
• Alternatively, use the more menu in the upper-right corner, hover over Extensions , and choose Manage Extensions .
• A new tab opens, showing the extensions you installed on your computer.
• You'll see a toggle switch that's blue when turned on and gray when turned off. There are also buttons to show more Details and to Remove an extension.

Open the Chrome Web Store from a Chromebook

ChromeOS is great for most computing needs, and our guide to the best Chromebooks can help if you want to switch away from Windows and macOS.

The Chrome browser is the primary interface on a Chromebook, so Chrome extensions are important. Use the methods mentioned above to open the Chrome Web Store from your Chrome browser.

You can also open the Chrome Web Store from the Launcher. Select the round button in the lower-left corner and type Web Store in the search box. When it appears in the list, choose it to open the Chrome Web Store in a browser tab. Pin it on your shelf when you're done with it so that it's easy to find again.

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What about chrome apps.

You might find references to Chrome apps online, but they are no longer supported except for Google Enterprise and Education customers and partners. Google said Chrome app support has been extended for these users "until at least January 2025." For everyone else, they are no longer accessible in the Chrome Web Store, and existing Chrome apps won't execute.

Google Chrome apps require a compatible web browser because they are built with web-friendly languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These apps look similar to Windows and macOS apps and open in their own windows.

It was a great idea, and many Chrome apps were developed, but a new technology called progressive web apps (PWA) is a better option for web developers who want to create lightweight apps that run everywhere.

Open the Chrome Web Store from another browser

Several browsers are compatible with Chrome extensions and themes. For example, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave browsers support Chrome extensions.

Apple's Safari browser supports extensions but is not compatible with Chrome extensions. However, you can install the Chrome browser on a Mac if you need to access a Chrome extension. Many Chrome extensions work in Firefox, but there are some incompatibilities . Check if your browser is supported by opening the Chrome Web Store using this link .

Are Chrome extensions available for Android and iOS?

Chrome extensions are designed for computers, not smartphones. The default browser on most Android phones is Chrome, which doesn't support extensions. On an iPhone, the default Safari browser only supports Safari extensions.

Some third-party mobile browsers support Chrome extensions, but extensions aren't made for small screens and might not work correctly on your smartphone.

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Now that you know how to use the Chrome Web Store, pack your Chrome with some extensions. We have a complete list of recommendations for the best Chrome extensions that you might find helpful.

Put them to the test. You'd be amazed at how the newly released artificial intelligence extensions can save you time and help you be more efficient. Your future self will surely appreciate the effort.

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In Outlook, you can create one or more personalized signatures for your email messages. Your signature can include text, links, pictures, and images (such as your handwritten signature or a logo).

Note:  If the steps under this New Outlook tab don't work, you may not be using new Outlook for Windows yet. Select Classic Outlook  and follow those steps instead.

Create and add an email signature

On the View tab, select   View Settings . 

Select Accounts > Signatures .

Select    New signature , then give it a distinct name.

In the editing box below the new name, type your signature, then format it with the font, color, and styles to get the appearance you want.

Select Save when you're done.

With your new signature selected from the list above the editing box, go to  Select default signatures and choose whether to apply the signature to new messages and to replies and forwards.

Select Save again.

Note:  If you have a Microsoft account, and you use Outlook and Outlook on the web or Outlook on the web for business, you need to create a signature in both products.

Create your signature and choose when Outlook adds a signature to your messages

If you want to watch how it's done, you can go directly to  the video below .

Open a new email message.

Under Select signature to edit , choose New , and in the New Signature dialog box, type a name for the signature.

Under Edit signature , compose your signature. You can change fonts, font colors, and sizes, as well as text alignment. If you want to create a more robust signature with bullets, tables, or borders, use Word to create and format your signature text, then copy and paste it into the Edit signature box. You can also use a pre-designed template  to create your signature. Download the templates in Word, customize with your personal information, and then copy and paste into the Edit signature box. 

You can add links and images to your email signature, change fonts and colors, and justify the text using the mini formatting bar under Edit signature .

You can also add social media icons and links in your signature or customize one of our pre-designed temlates. For more information, see Create a signature from a template .

To add images to your signature, see Add a logo or image to your signature .

Under Choose default signature , set the following options. 

In the E-mail account drop-down box, choose an email account to associate with the signature. You can have different signatures for each email account.

You can have a signature automatically added to all new messages. Go to in the New messages drop-down box and select one of your signatures. If you don't want to automatically add a signature to new messages, choose (none). This option does not add a signature to any messages you reply to or forward. 

You can select to have your signature automatically appear in reply and forward messages. In the  Replies/forwards drop-down, select one of your signatures. Otherwise, accept the default option of (none). 

Choose OK to save your new signature and return to your message. Outlook doesn't add your new signature to the message you opened in Step 1, even if you chose to apply the signature to all new messages. You'll have to add the signature manually to this one message. All future messages will have the signature added automatically. To add the signature manually, select Signature from the Message menu and then pick the signature you just created.

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If you have a company logo or an image to add to your signature, use the following steps.

Open a new message and then select Signature > Signatures .

In the Select signature to edit box, choose the signature you want to add a logo or image to.

To resize your image, right-click the image, then choose Picture . Select the Size tab and use the options to resize your image. To keep the image proportions, make sure to keep the Lock aspect ratio checkbox checked.

When you're done, select OK , then select OK again to save the changes to your signature.

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If you don't choose to insert a signature for all new messages or replies and forwards, you can still insert a signature manually.

In your email message, on the Message tab, select Signature .

Choose your signature from the fly-out menu that appears. If you have more than one signature, you can select any of the signatures you've created.

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Note:  Outlook on the web is the web version of Outlook for business users with a work or school account.

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You can create an email signature that you can add automatically to all outgoing messages or add manually to specific ones.

Select Settings   at the top of the page.

Select Mail >  Compose and reply .

Under Email signature , type your signature and use the available formatting options to change its appearance.

Select the default signature for new messages and replies.

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If you've created a signature but didn't choose to automatically add it to all outgoing messages, you can add it later when you write an email message.

In a new message or reply, type your message.

If you created multiple signatures, choose the signature you want to use for your new message or reply.

When your email message is ready, choose Send .

Note:  Outlook.com is the web version of Outlook for users signing in with a personal Microsoft account such as an Outlook.com or Hotmail.com account.

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The satirical news website was bought by a new firm in Chicago that took inspiration for its name, Global Tetrahedron, from a book written by The Onion’s staff.

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G/O Media announced on Thursday that it had sold The Onion, a satirical news site, to a group of digital media veterans.

The Onion, which started in 1988 in Wisconsin as a weekly satirical newspaper and later became a website, is known for its parodies of current events. For the last decade, it has republished the same headline after nearly every mass shooting: “‘No Way to Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens.”

In an email to G/O Media staff that was obtained by The New York Times, Jim Spanfeller, the chief executive, said the company was “undergoing an extensive review of our portfolio with the intention of coring down to our leading sites in terms of audience and revenues.” He said G/O Media had agreed to sell to “a new Chicago-based firm called Global Tetrahedron.”

“This company is made up of four digital media veterans with a profound love for The Onion and comedy-based content,” Mr. Spanfeller wrote. “The site’s new owners have agreed to keep The Onion’s entire staff intact and in Chicago, something we insisted be part of the deal.”

The name Global Tetrahedron is, in true Onion fashion, a winking reference to a sinister fictional company featured in the book “Our Dumb Century,” which was written by The Onion’s staff and published in 1999.

The real-life Global Tetrahedron is owned by Jeff Lawson, a co-founder and former chief executive of the technology communications company Twilio. The chief executive is Ben Collins, who was a senior reporter at NBC News until recently. Leila Brillson, a former TikTok executive, and Danielle Strle, previously at Tumblr, round out the executive team.

In an interview, Mr. Lawson said that he had long wanted to buy The Onion and had pursued the project at various points in time before linking up with Mr. Collins, who started pondering the idea early this year.

“The world needs laughter; it needs satirical criticism more than ever,” Mr. Lawson said. “And that’s why we think this is the right time and the right way to help The Onion continue to grow, continue to flourish, and frankly I’m concerned if we hadn’t done this, I don’t know what would have happened.”

Mr. Collins said audiences had a longstanding connection to The Onion and noted that many of the website’s writers and editors had been there for years.

“Our goal is to be stewards for this thing,” he said. “We’re keeping all the writers, we’re going to work with the union, we’re going to make it so they can hopefully get paid a little bit more money, and we’re going to give them the room to grow.”

The new owners said they planned to improve user experience on the website and expand into multimedia, but otherwise wanted The Onion’s staff members to continue to do the work they’ve been doing.

Mr. Lawson and Mr. Collins, who were in Chicago Thursday to meet The Onion’s editorial staff, declined to disclose the deal price. Noah Shachtman, the former editor in chief of Rolling Stone, has advised on the project, according to two people with knowledge of the deal.

“The Onion is just an institution,” Mr. Lawson said, adding: “It should be preserved and it should be great.”

The website is the latest to be shed by G/O Media, which still publishes a few stalwart internet brands like Gizmodo, The Root and Quartz. In recent years, the company sold off Jezebel , Lifehacker , Deadspin and the A.V. Club . G/O Media was formed in 2019 by the private equity firm Great Hill Partners after it bought a collection of websites that were once part of Gawker Media.

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How to connect to a website that has only IPv6 addresses without a domain name?

If a server has only IPv6 addresses without a domain name, how can I connect to the server from my web-browser?

3 Answers 3

According to RFC2732 , literal IPv6 addresses should be put inside square brackets in URLs, e.g. like this:

http://[1080:0:0:0:8:800:200C:417A]/index.html

If you also need to specify a port other then 80 to access the server it has to be placed after the closing bracket:

http://[1080:0:0:0:8:800:200C:417A]:8888/index.html

Of course, you have to have end-to-end IPv6 connectivity to that host. E.g. if the server is not inside your own local network, you need to have IPv6 connectivity, either via your ISP (rare), or via some kind of IPv6 in IPv4 encapsulation (tunnel).

• 10 this doesn't work in google chrome if you use link local addresses (with the %eth0 suffix). –  anarcat Dec 8, 2015 at 0:56
• does this work for a domain? –  King Friday Mar 17, 2017 at 1:18
• 4 If your ISP does not support IPv6, an SSH tunnel can be used to access IPv6-only websites by connecting to the IPv4 address of a VPS that also supports IPv6: ssh -fND 1080 x.x.x.x . You can then connect to the proxy localhost:1080 in your web browser. –  baptx Jun 14, 2019 at 15:26
• 1 2001:470::76:0:0:0:2 ### if you want a working link –  dotbit Aug 30, 2019 at 5:49
• 2 This seemed to work for localhost, i.e. [::1]:3000 , but not a different computer on the same network, on either Firefox or Chrome. I can connect to the other server in-browser with the IPv4 address, and I can ping the other device with ping6 . Both servers have the same exact content, if that matters. –  trysis Jul 18, 2020 at 12:43

Put the ipv6 address into your browser address bar like you would a dns name or an IPv4 address, except enclosed in square brackets:

(example with localhost)

This is supported in Chrome, Firefox, IE and probably other browsers.

Note that you need to have IPv6 working on your OS, and every device in the path to the destination (including proxy servers if you use one).

• 3 don't forget to start a web server before testing localhost –  baptx Jun 14, 2019 at 14:43

If required to test locally with IPv6, put the below AAAA Record in the address bar:

This is equivalent to writing:

or to this IPv4 A (Host) Record:

• Why are you talking about DNS records ?!? –  Arnaud Meuret Sep 4, 2023 at 9:45

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