Set Adobe Flash to "click to play" on Firefox

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Some websites use Adobe Flash to display content. However, attackers can also use the security flaws in Flash to run malicious sofware on your computer and gain access to your system.

One way to protect yourself is by disabling or removing Flash, but if your trusted websites require Flash, you can change your plugin settings so that Flash runs only when you click to activate it.

Here’s how to set Flash to run on demand:

  1. Click the menu button The image "new fx menu" does not exist., followed by Add-ons.
  2. Click the Plugins panel.
  3. Look for Shockwave Flash on your list. Set it to Ask to Activate.
    click to play flash

The next time you visit a website that requires Flash, click on the prompt to activate Flash if needed*:

activate flash prompt
*Before you activate Flash: Allow Flash only for trusted websites and content providers. Avoid activating Flash for ads or third-party content, or on sites you don't trust.