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title: "POODLE fix for Internet Explorer: Disabling SSL 3.0"
description: "Due the the recent POODLE vulnerability, users will want to fully disable SSL 3.0 support within their browsers to stay safe from attack. In this article, we will show you how to disable SSL 3.0 in..."
url: https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/ssl/disabling-ssl-3-0-in-internet-explorer/
date: 2014-10-15
modified: 2023-06-12
author: "Jeff Matson"
categories: ["Secure Socket Layer (SSL)"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# POODLE fix for Internet Explorer: Disabling SSL 3.0

Due the the recent POODLE vulnerability, users will want to fully disable SSL 3.0 support within their browsers to stay safe from attack. In this article, we will show you how to disable SSL 3.0 in Internet Explorer.

1. [![](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-1.jpg)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-1.jpg) In the top right on Internet Explorer, click on the settings icon.
2. [![Internet Options](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-2.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-2.png) In the settings menu, click on **Internet Options**
3. [![Internet Explorer Advanced tab](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-3.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-3.png) Navigate to the **Advanced** tab.
4. [![Use SSL 3.0 unchecked](https://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-4.png)](/support/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ssl_min-ssl-ie-4.png) Scroll down the the **Security** section. Un-check the option for **SSL 3.0**
5. Save your settings and restart Internet Explorer.