Harcourts Real Estate Training Centre

HRETC sometimes use popups to make it easier for students to access additional information or resources - however, sometimes popup blockers (which are setup in your local web browser) - may prevent this extra content from being displayed.

you get an error message that says it cannot be shown because of a Popup Blocker, follow the procedure below (for the web browser that you are using) to "Whitelist" the HRETC website and allow popups from this site to be displayed.

(If you 'd like more general information about Popup Blockers, scroll to the bottom of this page)

How to Whitelist Popup  Blockers in your Web Browser

1. Google Chrome:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Navigate to the site you wish to whitelist.
3. Click on the padlock or "i" icon to the left of the website's address in the URL bar.
4. Click on "Site settings."
5. Scroll down to "Pop-ups and redirects."
6. Use the dropdown to select "Allow."

2. Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Navigate to the site you want to whitelist.
3. Click on the shield icon to the left of the website's address in the URL bar.
4. Click on "Protection Settings."
5. A new tab will open with settings. Scroll down to "Permissions."
6. Next to "Block pop-up windows," click the "Exceptions." Button
7. Add the website's address (https://realestatetrainingcentre.app.axcelerate.com) to the list and select "Allow," then save changes.

3. Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge.
2. Navigate to the site you wish to whitelist.
3. Click on the three dots (...) in the toolbar on the top right of the browser screen and Select "Settings"
4. Choose "Cookies and site permissions" from the left hand menu and scroll down to "Pop-ups and redirects"
5. Turn OFF "Blocked" if it is enabled
6. In the Allow box - Add "https://realestatetrainingcentre.app.axcelerate.com ")

4. Safari:

1. Open Safari.
2. Navigate to the site you want to whitelist.
3. Click on "Safari" in the top left corner of your screen.
4. Click on "Preferences."
5. Go to the "Websites" tab.
6. In the left sidebar, click on "Pop-up Windows."
7. Locate the website in the right pane and select "Allow" from the dropdown menu next to it.

5. Opera:

1. Open Opera.
2. Navigate to the site you wish to whitelist.
3. Go to Settings.
4. Click Advanced in the left sidebar, and click Privacy & security.
5. Under Privacy and security, click Site settings.
6. Click Pop-ups and redirects.
7. At the top, turn on or off Allowed.

About Popup Blockers

1. Purpose: Originally, pop-ups were used for legitimate reasons, such as displaying additional information or video playback. However, they quickly became a popular tool for advertisers, and some websites began using them excessively or in ways that were seen as disruptive to users. Furthermore, malicious entities used pop-ups to deploy scams or spread malware. To counteract these negative uses of pop-ups, browser developers introduced pop-up blockers.
2. How They Work: Pop-up blockers monitor web page scripts and behaviors. When they detect a script trying to launch a new window or tab without direct user interaction (like a mouse click), they prevent the action and usually notify the user with a small alert, allowing the user to choose whether to allow the pop-up or not.
3. Customization: Most modern web browsers have built-in pop-up blockers, and users can often customize their settings. For instance, users can:
   • Whitelist certain trusted websites, allowing pop-ups only from those sites.
   • Adjust the sensitivity or behaviour of the pop-up blocker.
   • Use third-party browser extensions or plugins to enhance pop-up blocking capabilities.
4. Limitations: While pop-up blockers are effective against many types of unwanted windows, they are not foolproof. Some websites have devised ways to bypass standard pop-up blocking mechanisms, or they might use modal dialog boxes within the same browser window (which technically aren't "pop-ups") to display advertisements or messages.