How do I check and update my web browser?
To meet the new PCI Security Standard (PCI DSS) required by all websites that hold payment data, PayPal will no longer support outdated web browsers. You may need to update your browser to continue accessing PayPal. Please follow the steps below to update your desktop and mobile browsers.
Instructions to update desktop browsers
Please visit our sandbox site from each of your browsers. If the page loads, you are already upgraded. If the page doesn't appear, please follow the steps below:Instructions to update mobile browsers
- Identify your current browser version
- Confirm recommended desktop operating system and browsers
- Update your desktop browser
- Confirm recommended mobile operating system and browsers
- Update your mobile browser
Step 1: Identify your desktop browser version
Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer.
- Select Tools.
- Choose About Internet Explorer.
Edge
- Open Edge.
- Select More.
- Select Settings.
- Scroll to About this app.
Mozilla Firefox (Windows)
- Click the Open menu.
- Select Help.
- Select About Firefox.
Mozilla Firefox (Mac)
- Select Firefox on the top menu.
- Select About Firefox.
Chrome (Windows)
- Select the Customize menu.
- Select Help > About Google Chrome.
Chrome (Mac)
- Select Chrome on the top menu.
- Select About Google Chrome.
Safari
- Select Safari on top menu.
- Select About Safari.
Step 2: Confirm recommended desktop operating system and browsers
Windows 10
- Edge 12 and above
- Internet Explorer 11 and above
- Google Chrome 49 and above
- Mozilla Firefox 49 and above
Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
- Internet Explorer 11 and above
- Google Chrome 49 and above
- Mozilla Firefox 49 and above
Windows Vista and Windows XP SP3
- Google Chrome 49 and above
- Mozilla Firefox 49 and above
Mac OS X 10.9 and newer
- Safari 7 and above
- Google Chrome 49 and above
- Mozilla Firefox 49 and above
Step 3: Update your desktop browser
Each browser has different steps required for upgrading. Please do an internet search for “How do I update my browser” for specific steps.
Instructions to Update Mobile Browsers
Step 1: Confirm mobile operating systems and browsers
iOS 6.0.1 and newerAndroid 4.4.2 and newer
- Safari 6 and above
Windows Phone 8.1 and newer
- Native browser
Windows Phone 10
- Internet Explorer 11 and above
- Edge 13 and above
Step 2: Update your mobile browser
iOS
- Open the App Store.
- Search for the web browser.
- Click Update.
Android
- Open Google Play.
- Search for the web browser.
- Click Update.
Windows
- Open the Microsoft Store.
- Search for the web browser.
- Click Update.
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