Short answer: go to the iPhone Settings app, tap Chrome, tap Paste from Other Apps, and select Allow. Chrome will then paste clipboard content without asking every time.
Applies to: Google Chrome on iPhone and iPad (iOS). This is an iOS system-level clipboard permission, not a Chrome setting, so the same steps apply to any app that shows the prompt.
Last verified: August 6, 2026.
Why does Chrome keep asking to “Allow Paste”?
This is part of Apple’s privacy feature that alerts you when an app wants to access content you’ve copied. While it’s designed to protect your data, the constant alerts can get annoying, since pasting is a common thing you do while browsing.
How do you stop the “Allow Paste” prompt in Chrome on iPhone?
You can let Chrome access your clipboard without asking every time. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Chrome.
- Tap Paste from Other Apps.
- Select Allow.
That’s it. Chrome can now paste content without sending a notification each time.
Does this affect other apps?
No. This setting is app-specific. Allowing paste for Chrome doesn’t change the behavior for any other app; if you want to stop the prompt in another app too, you’ll need to repeat the same steps under that app’s own Settings page.
FAQ
Is it safe to allow paste access for Chrome?
Yes, for content you copy yourself. The setting only controls whether Chrome can read your clipboard without asking; it doesn’t give Chrome, or any other app, access to anything beyond what you’ve actually copied.
Can I turn the prompt back on later?
Yes. Go back to Settings > Chrome > Paste from Other Apps and choose Ask instead of Allow to have Chrome prompt you again.
Why don’t I see a “Paste from Other Apps” option?
This option only appears after Chrome has asked to paste at least once. Copy something and try pasting into Chrome first, then check the Settings app again.
