With the launch of macOS Mojave, Apple discontinued the integration of third-party services on Mojave. As a result, the users who browse Facebook, Vimeo, or Twitter are left without this option. Apple justified its decision to withdraw the integration of third-party apps for security reasons.
This implies that apps like Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, or Vimeo are no longer available in the Internet Account under System Preferences. However, you can still receive notifications from your social media accounts on Mac. In this article, we will learn how to get Facebook notifications on Mac and how to disable them later when not required.
Get Notifications in Google Chrome on Mac
Notifications play a vital role in letting users know if the message they have received requires their immediate attention. After macOS Mojave eliminated third-party services on Mac, you might be wondering if you can access Facebook notifications on your Mac computer? Or, can you post on Instagram from a Mac? The answer is YES.
You can receive Facebook notifications on your Mac using Google Chrome. To enable notifications in Google Chrome on Mac, open the browser, then log in to your Facebook account using your username and password. Then open System Preferences and tap on the Email Notifications option.
You need to select to activate notifications for Google Chrome. Once you set up notifications for Chrome, you will start receiving Facebook notifications. You will continue getting notifications as long as Chrome is open on your Mac computer.
Activate Facebook Notifications in Facebook Using Browser
If you want to enable Facebook notifications on Facebook itself using Firefox or Chrome, it’s easy, but you need to follow the steps carefully. For starters, get the latest version of an internet browser. Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are popular choices on macOS despite the fact that Safari is the default browser on Macs. Open any of these browsers and log in to your Facebook account using your username and password credentials.
Now, click on the Account icon displayed in the top right section of the screen. Tap on the Settings & Privacy option from the list that appears. In the Settings & Privacy window, select Settings. From the left panel, select Notifications and then click the Browser option. Under the “what notifications you receive” section, make sure correct options are selected.
Also, ensure that the Chrome Push Notifications option is selected under the Push Notifications section. Next, toggle to turn On the Chrome Push Notifications to receive Facebook notifications. If you want to disable Facebook notifications anytime later, repeat these steps and toggle the button to Off, and Chrome or Firefox will stop sending notifications on Mac.
You must have got a good understanding of how to get Facebook notifications on Mac; let’s now learn how to disable these notifications using different browsers.
Disable Facebook Notifications in Chrome
By default, the Chrome browser is set to alert you every time when a website, app, or extension attempts to send a notification. If you see a pop-up on receiving Facebook notifications, it indicates that the notifications are turned ON. You can turn OFF these notifications following a simple procedure.
Open Google Chrome and click on the three-dot icon displayed in the top right section of the screen, and select Settings. Now scroll down to click the Privacy & Security option. Under the Privacy & Settings option, click on the Content Settings or Site Settings option. In the Content Settings window, click on Notifications.
In the Notifications window, you will find a button that says Ask before sending (recommended), or Sites can ask to send notifications. This option is enabled by default, so toggle the blue button to turn it off. Under this option, you will find the names and links to the websites, apps, and extensions that you have notifications enabled on your computer.
Find the Facebook URL, click on the Permissions section, and select Block from the option that appears. This will disable the Facebook notifications on your Mac computer. If you have followed the procedure appropriately, you will no longer receive notifications from Facebook.
Now let’s quickly cover some Facebook hacks to get the most out of your account.
Facebook Tips & Tricks
- Optimize your Facebook profile by navigating to the About section.
- Rotate an image by clicking the Photos button after adding it to your profile.
- Share your business’s mission, values, or a unique story in the Our Story section.
- Add the Follow or Share button to your blog or website to get more Page likes.
- Pin your post to stay on the top of the mind of the visitors by clicking the ellipsis button.
The Conclusion
Enabling or disabling the Facebook notifications on Mac depends on what browser you are using. Different procedures apply based on if you are using Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, or any other browser. You can also enable or disable Facebook notifications by logging into your Facebook account.
