When working with internal servers over a local network, particularly those not set up with SSL certificates, it’s common to encounter security warnings in browsers like Microsoft Edge. These warnings often prevent the seamless download of files, labeling them as “not secure”. If you are confident about the security of your local network and the origin of the files, here is a step-by-step guide to bypassing these warnings in Microsoft Edge. This solution is particularly useful when dealing with internal applications or servers that might not use SSL.
Step-by-Step Guide to Allowing Insecure Content in Microsoft Edge
- Access the Site Permissions:
- Navigate to the webpage from which you are trying to download the file.
- Click on the security padlock icon or the “Not secure” notification located to the left of the browser’s address bar. This action opens the site’s security and permission settings.
- Modify Content Permissions:
- In the pop-up menu, find and click on “Permissions for this site” to open the detailed settings for the webpage.
- Adjust Settings for Insecure Content:
- Scroll through the options until you find “Insecure Content”.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to “Insecure Content” and change its setting to “Allow”.
By setting “Insecure Content” to “Allow”, Microsoft Edge will stop blocking downloads from your trusted local server, and you won’t need to manually approve each download anymore. This change ensures that you can download files without interruptions, thus improving productivity and reducing frustration.
Things to Consider
While this method provides a quick fix, it’s important to understand the security implications. Allowing insecure content from websites, especially those accessed over the internet, can expose your system to risks. Therefore, apply this setting judiciously and only to websites you trust completely, such as your internal network resources.