How to reset your browser opt-in preferences?

In case you are testing a new web push integration, you may need to reset your browser preference to trigger again the push opt-in prompt. Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari on a desktop.

Google Chrome

1. Clear the website data

Right-click on your webpage, then click Inspect to display the inspection. Head to the Application tab > Clear Storage, then click on Clear site data.

2. Clear your push preferences

Click on the padlock icon 🔓 on the left side of the search bar and set the push preference to Ask.

Finally, click on the refresh button. You should be able to trigger the push opt-in prompt again.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Clear the website data

Click on the padlock icon 🔓 on the left side of the search bar and set the push preference to Ask.

2. Clear your push preferences

Click the padlock icon 🔓 again and clear your web push preferences:

Finally, click on the refresh button. You should be able to trigger the push opt-in prompt again.

Safari

1. Clear the website data

From the Safari tab, click on Preferences. Head to the Privacy tab and click on Manage Website Data... Then select the website in the list and click Remove on the left-hand side.

2. Clear your push preferences

From the Safari tab, click on Preferences. Head to the Websites tab and click on the Notifications button. Then select the website in the list and click Remove on the left-hand-side.

Finally, click the refresh button. You should be able to trigger the push opt-in prompt again.