Why You Need to Allow Pop-Ups on JAMB Site
The JAMB portal uses pop-up windows for:
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Checking results
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Printing admission letters
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Printing photo cards
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Accessing CAPS (Central Admission Processing System)
If your browser blocks these pop-ups, it will prevent the JAMB page from opening properly, and you might think the website is not working.
How to Allow Pop-Ups for JAMB Site on Google Chrome (Phone & Computer)
On Computer:
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Open Google Chrome.
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Visit www.jamb.gov.ng.
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Click the small lock icon beside the website address.
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Select Site Settings.
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Scroll down to Pop-ups and Redirects.
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Choose Allow.
On Phone:
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Open Chrome.
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Tap the three dots (top right corner) and select Settings.
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Go to Site Settings.
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Tap Pop-ups and Redirects.
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Allow pop-ups for all sites or add an exception for the JAMB website.
How to Allow Pop-Ups for JAMB Site on Mozilla Firefox
On Computer:
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Open Firefox.
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Visit the JAMB website.
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If a pop-up is blocked, a notification bar will appear.
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Click Options and choose Allow Pop-ups for jamb.gov.ng.
On Phone:
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By default, Firefox on mobile may block pop-ups. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Block Pop-Ups and disable it.
How to Allow Pop-Ups for JAMB Site on Safari (iPhone & Mac)
On iPhone:
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Go to your iPhone Settings.
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Scroll to Safari.
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Turn off Block Pop-Ups.
On Mac:
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Open Safari.
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Go to Preferences > Websites > Pop-Up Windows.
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Find the JAMB website in the list and set it to Allow.
How to Allow Pop-Ups for JAMB Site on Microsoft Edge
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Open Microsoft Edge.
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Click the three dots at the top-right and select Settings.
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Go to Cookies and Site Permissions.
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Click Pop-ups and Redirects.
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Add https://www.jamb.gov.ng to the Allow list.
How to Allow Pop-Ups for JAMB Site on iPhone (Safari Browser)
If you’re using an iPhone to access the JAMB website and pop-ups are blocked, follow these steps to enable them:
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Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
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Scroll down and tap on Safari.
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Look for the option Block Pop-Ups.
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If the toggle is turned on (green), tap it to turn it off.
Once this is done, Safari will allow pop-ups, and you’ll be able to check your JAMB result, print admission letters, and access other JAMB services without issues.
What to Do If Pop-Ups Still Don’t Work
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✅ Try disabling any ad-blocker extensions.
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✅ Make sure you are using the latest browser version.
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✅ Try using a different browser.
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✅ Clear your browser cache and cookies.
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✅ Make sure your internet connection is stable.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why is the JAMB site not opening pop-up windows?
A: Your browser may be blocking pop-ups by default. Follow the steps in this guide to enable them.
Q: Can I allow pop-ups for only JAMB and block others?
A: Yes, most browsers allow you to enable pop-ups for specific websites like JAMB while keeping others blocked.
Q: Is it safe to allow pop-ups on the JAMB site?
A: Yes, as long as you are using the official JAMB website. Avoid fake or suspicious links.
