Vivaldi Tips

Tip #688

abril 8, 2025

To make account registration and login faster, some websites offer to create accounts using a third-party service, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, etc. When you’re logged into one of the aforementioned sites, you’ll notice sign-in prompts popping up on websites that have implemented third-party sign-ins.

It may be easy to create an account that way, but it does allow the service providers to track and profile you, and the website may get access to personal data you might not have shared using their own sign-up form, to name just a couple of risks.

If you won’t be using this sign-in method and prefer not to see these prompts either, you can block them.

To disable third-party sign-in prompts:

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Website Permissions > Global Permissions.
2. Locate «Third-Party Sign-In» on the list of permissions and select «Block».

Tip #687

abril 7, 2025

When you view a post from another instance on Vivaldi Social, the page’s URL includes Vivaldi Social’s domain in the URL. When you’re sharing the post with someone, it’s best to share a direct link to the post, which will take the recipient straight to the original post on its home instance.

To get the post’s direct link:

1. Click on the  3 dot menu button below the post.
2. Select «Copy link to status».

Tip #686

abril 4, 2025

In addition to the browser being controlled with Keyboard Shortcuts, web pages can have their own set of shortcuts which can sometimes overlap with the browser’s shortcuts. In that case, shortcuts will trigger actions on the web page.

To give browser priority over shortcuts:

1. Go to Settings > Keyboard > Browser Priority Shortcuts.
2. Add shortcuts that should trigger actions in the browser, even when the web page uses the same shortcut.

Tip #685

abril 3, 2025

You need more than two hands to count all the ways you can add new Bookmarks in Vivaldi. One cool way of doing it is by drag-and-drop.

To add a new bookmark:

1. Click on the padlock icon in front of the page link on the Address Bar and hold down the mouse button.
2. Start dragging.
3. Move the link to where you want to save it on the Bookmark Bar or in the Bookmark Panel (needs to be opened, before you start dragging).
4. Release the mouse button to add the link as a bookmark.

Tip #684

abril 2, 2025

In addition to auto-filling login credentials on websites you’re browsing in the Vivaldi browser, you can auto-fill them in other apps on your iPhone and iPad. One way to view your saved passwords is to go to Settings in Vivaldi and find them there, but you can also add a widget to the home screen to get to them with one tap.

To add the Passwords Manager widget:

1. Long-press on the home screen.
2. Tap on «Edit» in the top right corner and select «Add Widget».
3. Find Vivaldi and tap on it.
4. Swipe to the Password Manager option.
5. Tap «Add Widget».

Tip #683

abril 1, 2025

Do you prefer your browser theme’s accent color to reflect the website you’re on or do you want it to stay the same no matter which site you’re on?

To make your decision:

1. Go to Settings > Themes > Editor > Colors > Color Overrides.
2. Keep the «Accent from Page» setting enabled, if you want the browser to change colors dynamically. Disable it, if you want your Tab Bar to always be in your chosen accent color.

Tip #682

marzo 31, 2025

By adding your tasks to the Vivaldi Calendar, you’ll never forget an obligation. There are so many different and convenient ways you can start adding a new task in Vivaldi, that you’ll get back to browsing in no time at all.

To add a new task in Vivaldi, use one of the following methods:

• Click on the «Add Task» button in the Tasks Panel.
• Click on the «New Event» button in the main Calendar view or in the Calendar Panel and tick the box for «Is a Task».
• Click on a timeslot in the main Calendar view or in the Calendar Panel and tick the box for «Is a Task».
• In the Calendar’s Agenda View, click «Add Task» in the Tasks sidebar.
• Type «Add Calendar Task» in Quick Commands.
• Create a Keyboard Shortcut, Mouse Gesture, or a Menu item for the action and use it when needed.
• Right-click on an email or feed’s post that you want to turn into a task in Vivaldi Mail and select Add to Calendar > Task from the context menu.
• Select some text on a web page that you want to turn into a task and select Add to Calendar > Task from the context menu.

Tip #681

marzo 28, 2025

Usually, when you want to close a tab, you first need to hover over the tab on the Tab Bar to make the close button visible. But in Vivaldi, there’s a way you can always display the X on the tab for quick closing.

To always display the close button on all tabs:

1. Go to Settings > Tabs > Tab Display > Tab Options.
2. Enable «Permanently» under «Display Close Button».

Tip #680

marzo 27, 2025

In Vivaldi, you can connect to Proton VPN without any extra hassle using your Vivaldi account, giving you a more private and secure browsing experience.

To get started:

1. Click the ”VPN” button on the right side of the Address Bar.
2. Log in to your Vivaldi account or to your Proton account.
3. Click «Connect».

Tip #679

marzo 26, 2025

If you habitually surf the web using only your keyboard, you’ll be glad to learn that in Vivaldi Social a lot can be done using various keyboard shortcuts.

To view the keyboard cheat sheet:

• While you have Vivaldi Social open, press the ? key.
• Go to this link – https://social.vivaldi.net/keyboard-shortcuts.

The shortcuts are always available, but depending on your keyboard you may also need to hold down the Shift key when using the shortcuts. For some actions, such as open post or reply, you first need to focus on the post. Use the Tab and up/down arrow keys for that.

Tip #678

marzo 25, 2025

Keep your Notes in Vivaldi on Android and iOS neatly organized by adding titles to them. That way you don’t have to waste time looking for a note by just seeing the first couple of words of your notes.

To rename a note in Vivaldi on Android:

1. Long-press on a note in the Notes list to select it.
2. Tap on the «Edit» button at the top of the Notes Panel.
3. Rename the note.
4. Tap on «Save».

To rename a note in Vivaldi on iOS:

1. Long-press on a note in the Notes list.
2. Select «Rename Title» from the context menu.
3. Rename the note.
4. Tap on «OK».

Tip #677

marzo 24, 2025

Did you receive an email with tickets to an event, an assignment you need to complete, or something else that you need to keep track of? There’s a super easy way in Vivaldi Mail to turn any email into an event or task in the Vivaldi Calendar.

To create a new event from an email message:

1. Right-click on a message in the Mail list or on the open message itself.
2. Select «Add to Calendar».
3. Choose whether to add the message as an event, task, or invite*.

By the way, it also works with Feeds’ posts and selected text on a web page.

*Adds email recipients as invitees to the event.