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Order a safer browser decision

Arrange the checks for an unexpected site, download, or permission request.

Browser trust signals

Connection security and destination legitimacy answer different questions

Connection

HTTPSEncrypted
CertificateDomain-bound

Destination

DomainInspect
SourceApproved

Action

PermissionMinimize
SupportOfficial

HTTPS protects a connection to the displayed domain. Domain identity, context, permissions, and an approved source determine whether an action is appropriate.

Arrange in the correct order
  1. 1. Confirm the result and report unexpected behavior
  2. 2. Use the approved source or known bookmark
  3. 3. Identify the requested download, form data, or permission
  4. 4. Read the actual domain and destination
  5. 5. Name the intended task and expected service