Google Chrome Security Settings Instructions

Below you will find brief information for Google Chrome. This document provides clear instructions on how to adjust security settings within the Google Chrome web browser, specifically addressing issues with viewing content from Desire2Learn (D2L) that Chrome might flag as insecure. It guides users through the process of safely enabling content from trusted sources by interacting with the browser's security prompts.

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Google Chrome Security Settings
Unlike Internet Explorer, Google Chrome will not prompt you with a pop-up
window to view content it thinks is not secure or unsafe. If you click on a link
from within D2L, and it does not display in Google Chrome, follow the directions
below. NOTE: You can trust ALL content that comes from within Desire2Learn,
such as videos (seen below).
1. Click on the Shield icon to the right of the URL/web address bar.
2. Select “Load unsafe script” and click ok.
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Key features

Provides step-by-step instructions for adjusting browser settings.
Enables viewing of D2L content flagged as 'unsafe' by Chrome.
Utilizes the browser's built-in Shield icon for security adjustments.
Explicitly states trustworthiness of Desire2Learn content.
Simple process for loading blocked scripts.

Frequently asked questions

If content from D2L does not display, you should follow the directions in this guide, starting by clicking on the Shield icon to the right of the URL/web address bar.

To allow content that Chrome thinks is not secure, click on the Shield icon in the URL/web address bar and then select 'Load unsafe script' and click ok.

Yes, according to the document, you can trust ALL content that comes from within Desire2Learn, such as videos.