Protect toolbar
Yandex Browser uses a comprehensive security system called Protect. Information about how Protect handles elements is displayed in a special toolbar. The Protect toolbar gives you information quick access to your settings so that you can use the internet safely and conveniently.
View security information
The Protect toolbar is on the right side of the SmartBox. It displays one or more status icons. To find out more about your current status and security settings, click any icon in the toolbar.
You may see the following icons in the Protect toolbar:
| Icon | Protect function |
|---|---|
        | Connection status |
   | Protected Wi-Fi |
 | Protected mode |
  | Protect your credit cards |
 | Password protection |
 | Warn about mobile subscriptions or SMS fraud |
 | Dangerous page |
           | Site permissions |
 | Turbo mode |
| Icon | Protect function |
|---|---|
| | Connection status |
| | Protected Wi-Fi |
| Protected mode |
| | Protect your credit cards |
| Password protection |
| Warn about mobile subscriptions or SMS fraud |
| Dangerous page |
| | Site permissions |
| Turbo mode |
Manage security settings
For your convenience, a few general security settings that apply to all sites at all times are included in the Protect toolbar. To change these settings:
- In the right part of the SmartBox, click any Protect toolbar icon.
In the window that opens, go to the Security settings section and select the appropriate options:
- Display a warning about entering important passwords on unfamiliar sites — to activate password phishing protection.
- Display a warning about entering bank card information on unsafe sites — to activate credit card protection.
- Block ads with shocking or unpleasant images — to get rid of intrusive ads on websites.
Security settings and rules for handling website elements are also available:
- For the current site — on the Protect panel by clicking More.
- For all sites — in the browser settings.
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