Where do I find the settings for Adobe Flash Player?

Where you find the settings for Adobe Flash Player depends on which version you are using. For newer versions, opening and adjusting the settings is possible directly on your computer. You can learn the exact procedure for accessing the settings manager here.

How to find Adobe Flash Player settings on your computer

For a long time, it was only possible for Flash Player users to manage its settings via the online settings manager. However, since the update to version 10.3, you can now access and adjust Flash Player settings directly from your computer's system settings. How you open the local settings manager of the Flash Player, depends on the operating system used.

1. If you are using a PC with Windows, please click on "Start" and navigate to "Settings" > Control Panel > "Flash Player".
2. On the Mac, you can again get to the settings manager by clicking on the entry "Flash Player" in the system settings under "Miscellaneous".
3. If you have Linux installed on your PC or laptop, you will find the Flash Player settings manager under "System" > "Settings" > "Adobe Flash Player".

Adobe Flash Player: These settings you can make

Once you have opened the local settings manager of the Flash Player, you have several options to choose from to adjust the control of Flash content. For example, under "Access Protection Settings," you can specify that websites must ask for permission before using the camera and microphone, or under "Notification Settings," you can specify how often Flash Player should check for updates. Changes to security and storage settings are also possible in the Settings Manager.