As a security precaution, some content that utilizes Java is blocked. If the content is on a trustworthy site, you may add the web address to the Java Exception Site List. Adding sites to the exception list will allow the content to be loaded.

How to Add a Site to the Java Exception List using Windows

1. Click Start →  Control Panel.
   1. Windows 10 Users: Type Control Panel into the Search field to open the Control Panel.
2. Within the Control Panel, click the Java icon .
   1. If you are unable to locate the Java Icon, change the View By from Category to Small or Large Icons
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Click the Edit Site List... button (Figure 1).
   
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5. Click Add.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the list to enter the desired Web or IP Address (Figure 2).
7. Click OK.
   
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You will now be able to refresh the website and access the Java content.

How to Add a Site to the Java Exception List using a Mac

1. Click System Preferences.
2. Click the Java icon (Figure 3).
   
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3. Click the Security Tab.
4. Click the Edit Site List... button (Figure 4).
   
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5. Click Add.
6. Enter the Desired Web or IP Address.
   
7. Click OK (Figure 5).
   
   

   You will now be able to refresh the website and access the Java content.

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