Edge push notifications not working [Fix]

A push notification serves as a timely alert, popping up whenever fresh content is added to an app or website. Users can customize these notifications for various sites through their preferred browser. However, some individuals have encountered issues with push notifications not functioning in Microsoft Edge. Below are several solutions that may assist in resolving this matter.

Push Notifications are not working in Edge

If you find that push notifications are not working in Microsoft Edge, consider the following recommendations:

Check notification settings in Edge
Create a new profile in Edge
Clear cookies for that website
Check Focus settings
Check notification settings in your system
Reset Edge

Each of these solutions is elaborated upon below.

1] Check notification settings in Edge

Begin by examining the notification settings within Edge. A website may be unable to send notifications if it has been inadvertently blocked. To verify this, follow these steps:

Open Edge Settings.
Select the Cookies and site permissions category from the left sidebar.
Click on the Notifications tab on the right.
If the website appears in the Block list, click the three dots next to it and select Allow.

Additionally, if the Quiet notification requests option is enabled, Edge will silence all push notifications. Ensure this option is disabled if necessary.

2] Create a new profile in Edge

The issue may stem from your current profile in Microsoft Edge. You have the option to create multiple profiles. By establishing a new Edge profile and enabling notifications for the desired website, you can determine if this resolves the issue. If successful, consider deleting your old profile and signing into the new one with your existing Microsoft account. Just be sure to sync all your data before making any deletions.

3] Clear cookies for that website

Sometimes, clearing the cookies associated with the website can rectify notification issues. To do this, follow these steps:

Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
Select Cookies and site permissions from the left sidebar.
Click on Manage and delete cookies and site data on the right.
Click See all cookies and site data.
Search for the website and delete all its cookies by clicking the Delete icon.

After clearing the cookies, relaunch Edge and check if the problem persists.

4] Check Focus settings

When a Focus session is active, Windows 11 activates Do Not Disturb mode, which silences all notifications. To check this, follow these instructions:

Open Windows 11 Settings.
Navigate to System > Focus. In Windows 10, this feature is labeled Focus Assist.
If a Focus Session is running, stop it. In Windows 10, turn off Focus Assist if necessary.

5] Check notification settings in your system

Next, delve into your system settings to ensure notifications for the specific website are enabled. Use the following steps:

Open Windows Settings.
Go to System > Notifications.
Make sure that notifications for the required website are turned on.

6] Reset Edge

If the previous suggestions do not yield results, resetting Edge to its factory default settings may prove effective. This action will restore your startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs to their original state.

Why are my push notifications not working?

There are various reasons why push notifications may not function on your computer. Notifications might be disabled in your system settings, or you may have inadvertently blocked the website from sending notifications.

How do I unblock push notifications?

To unblock push notifications for a specific website, navigate to your web browser settings. Locate the Notification settings and enable push notifications for the previously blocked website.

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