NoScript for Firefox: the most important settings

In this practical tip we show you the most important settings for the Firefox extension NoScript.

Firefox: The main settings for NoScript

If you want to try NoScript, you can find the add-on for free download at CHIP Online.

1. After installing NoScript, you can open the extension settings via the add-on overview in Firefox.
2. All the pages that execute scripts are listed under the "Permissions per website" tab, for example addons.mozilla.org. Here you can specify with a click of the mouse whether you trust the page or not.
3. Under the "General" tab, you determine which content is to be blocked. With a tick you can choose among other script, media, frame or font.
4. Experienced users can make some fine adjustments under the "Advanced" tab, for example to block click tracking via the ping attribute on trustworthy websites. As a rule, you do not need the advanced settings.
5. If you are on a website, you can allow the execution of scripts for the current page by clicking on the NoScript symbol at the top right of the screen. You will also see a list of all blocked objects.

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