diff --git a/src/js/controllers/glidera.js b/src/js/controllers/glidera.js
index 9f701e984..9250de9f1 100644
--- a/src/js/controllers/glidera.js
+++ b/src/js/controllers/glidera.js
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('glideraController',
     $scope.network = glideraService.getEnvironment();
 
     $scope.openExternalLink = function(url, target) {
-      externalLinkService.open(url, target);
+      externalLinkService.open(url);
     };
 
     var initGlidera = function(accessToken) {
@@ -27,7 +27,9 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('glideraController',
         }
         $scope.token = glidera.token;
         $scope.permissions = glidera.permissions;
-        $scope.update({fullUpdate: true});
+        $scope.update({
+          fullUpdate: true
+        });
       });
     };
 
@@ -113,7 +115,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp.controllers').controller('glideraController',
       });
     };
 
-    $scope.$on("$ionicView.beforeEnter", function(event, data){
+    $scope.$on("$ionicView.beforeEnter", function(event, data) {
       initGlidera();
     });
 
diff --git a/src/js/routes.js b/src/js/routes.js
index ed29cd0a0..ff3073659 100644
--- a/src/js/routes.js
+++ b/src/js/routes.js
@@ -971,8 +971,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp').config(function(historicLogProvider, $provide, $logPr
             if (lodash.isEmpty(profileService.getWallets())) {
               $log.debug('No wallets and no disclaimer... redirecting');
               $state.go('onboarding.welcome');
-            }
-            else {
+            } else {
               $log.debug('Display disclaimer... redirecting');
               $state.go('onboarding.disclaimer', {
                 resume: true
@@ -981,8 +980,7 @@ angular.module('copayApp').config(function(historicLogProvider, $provide, $logPr
           } else {
             throw new Error(err); // TODO
           }
-        }
-        else {
+        } else {
           profileService.storeProfileIfDirty();
           $log.debug('Profile loaded ... Starting UX.');
           scannerService.gentleInitialize();
diff --git a/src/js/services/externalLinkService.js b/src/js/services/externalLinkService.js
index aa1951fd6..58e5dba54 100644
--- a/src/js/services/externalLinkService.js
+++ b/src/js/services/externalLinkService.js
@@ -1,13 +1,17 @@
 'use strict';
 
-angular.module('copayApp.services').service('externalLinkService', function(platformInfo, nodeWebkitService) {
+angular.module('copayApp.services').service('externalLinkService', function(platformInfo, nodeWebkitService, popupService, gettextCatalog) {
 
-  this.open = function(url, target) {
+  this.open = function(url, desc) {
     if (platformInfo.isNW) {
       nodeWebkitService.openExternalLink(url);
     } else {
-      target = target || '_blank';
-      var ref = window.open(url, target, 'location=no');
+      desc = desc || 'this link';
+      var message = gettextCatalog.getString('You are leaving to view ' + desc + ''),
+        openBrowser = function(res) {
+          if (res) window.open(url, '_system');
+        };
+      popupService.showConfirm('Opening Browser', message, 'Open', 'Cancel', openBrowser);
     }
   };
 
diff --git a/www/views/amazon.html b/www/views/amazon.html
index ad3350ac0..f5499dabb 100644
--- a/www/views/amazon.html
+++ b/www/views/amazon.html
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 
       <div class="text-left m30v size-12">
         Amazon.com Gift Cards never expire and can be redeemed towards millions of items at
-        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com')">www.amazon.com</a>
+        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com', 'Amazon')">www.amazon.com</a>
       </div>
     </div>
 
diff --git a/www/views/buyAmazon.html b/www/views/buyAmazon.html
index cb0374248..7c22fb9e7 100644
--- a/www/views/buyAmazon.html
+++ b/www/views/buyAmazon.html
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
           BitPay Invoice ID: {{buy.errorInfo.invoiceId}}.
         </div>
         <div class="text-center">
-          <a ng-click="openExternalLink(buy.errorInfo.invoiceUrl)">Open invoice</a>
+          <a ng-click="openExternalLink(buy.errorInfo.invoiceUrl, 'Amazon invoice error')">Open invoice</a>
         </div>
       </div>
 
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
         <div class="size-12 p15h">
           Thank you for participating in the BitPay offer. It is our pleasure to send
           you this Amazon.com Gift Card* that can be redeemed towards millions of items at
-          <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com')">www.amazon.com</a>.
+          <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com', 'Amazon')">www.amazon.com</a>.
           You may want to print this screen for easy reference later you will need the gift card claim code below.
         </div>
 
@@ -105,19 +105,19 @@
           </div>
           <div class="m10t">
             <button class="button button-positive"
-                    ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc/redeem?claimCode=' + buy.giftCard.claimCode, '_system')">
+                    ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc/redeem?claimCode=' + buy.giftCard.claimCode, 'Amazon gift card redemtion')">
               Redeem Now
             </button>
           </div>
           <div class="m10t text-center">
-            <a class="button button-clear button-calm" ng-click="openExternalLink(buy.giftCard.invoiceUrl)">See invoice</a>
+            <a class="button button-clear button-calm" ng-click="openExternalLink(buy.giftCard.invoiceUrl, 'this Amazon gift card redemtion')">See invoice</a>
           </div>
         </div>
         <div class="oh m20t p15h size-12">
           To redeem your gift card, follow these steps:
 
           <ol class="m10t size-12">
-            <li>1. Visit <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc')">www.amazon.com/gc</a>
+            <li>1. Visit <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc', 'Amazon gift card information')">www.amazon.com/gc</a>
             <li>2. Click Apply to Account and enter the Claim Code when prompted.
             <li>3. Gift card funds will be applied automatically to eligible orders during the checkout process.
             <li>4. You must pay for any remaining balance on your order with another payment method.
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@
 
           <p class="size-12">
           If you have questions about redeeming your gift card, please visit
-          <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-redeem')">www.amazon.com/gc-redeem</a>.
+          <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-redeem', 'Amazon git card hel & support')">www.amazon.com/gc-redeem</a>.
           If you have questions regarding the BitPay Introductory offer, please contact BitPay.
           </p>
 
@@ -139,14 +139,14 @@
     </div>
 
     <div class="size-12 white p15 m20t">
-      * <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a> is not a sponsor of this promotion.
-      Except as required by law, <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a>
+      * <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a> is not a sponsor of this promotion.
+      Except as required by law, <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a>
       Gift Cards ("GCs") cannot be transferred for value or redeemed for cash. GCs may be used only for purchases of
-      eligible goods at <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a> or certain of its
+      eligible goods at <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a> or certain of its
       affiliated websites. For complete terms and conditions, see
-      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-legal')">www.amazon.com/gc-legal</a>.
+      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-legal', 'Amazon')">www.amazon.com/gc-legal</a>.
       GCs are issued by ACI Gift Cards, Inc., a Washington corporation. All Amazon &reg;, &trade; &amp; &copy; are IP
-      of <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a>, Inc. or its affiliates.
+      of <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a>, Inc. or its affiliates.
       No expiration date or service fees.
     </div>
 
diff --git a/www/views/glidera.html b/www/views/glidera.html
index fb65265e7..436f77932 100644
--- a/www/views/glidera.html
+++ b/www/views/glidera.html
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@
           <p class="m20t text-gray size-12">Connect your Glidera account to get started</p>
 
           <button class="button button-block button-positive"
-            ng-click="openExternalLink(glidera.getAuthenticateUrl(), '_system'); showOauthForm = true">
+            ng-click="openExternalLink(glidera.getAuthenticateUrl(), 'Glidera authentication'); showOauthForm = true">
             Connect to Glidera
           </button>
           <div class="m10t">
@@ -96,9 +96,8 @@
           <h4 class="text-bold"> Complete Setup</h4>
           <div>Your Glidera account is not ready to transact. Please, verify it at <b>Glidera.io</b></div>
           <a class="button"
-             ng-init="glideraUrl = network == 'testnet' ? 'https://sandbox.glidera.io/login' :
-             'https://glidera.io/login'"
-             ng-click="openExternalLink(glideraUrl)">
+            ng-init="glideraUrl = network == 'testnet' ? 'https://sandbox.glidera.io/login' : 'https://glidera.io/login'"
+             ng-click="openExternalLink(glideraUrl, 'Glidera account verification')">
             Go to Glidera
           </a>
           </div>
diff --git a/www/views/modals/amazon-card-details.html b/www/views/modals/amazon-card-details.html
index daf729be4..95cee6b29 100644
--- a/www/views/modals/amazon-card-details.html
+++ b/www/views/modals/amazon-card-details.html
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
           </div>
           <div class="m10t" ng-show="card.cardStatus == 'Fulfilled'">
             <button class="button button-positive"
-                    ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc/redeem?claimCode=' + card.claimCode, '_system')">
+                    ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc/redeem?claimCode=' + card.claimCode, 'Amazon gift card redemption')">
               Redeem Now
             </button>
           </div>
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
           </div>
         </div>
         <div class="m10t text-center">
-          <a class="button button-clear button-calm" ng-click="openExternalLink(card.invoiceUrl)">See invoice</a>
+          <a class="button button-clear button-calm" ng-click="openExternalLink(card.invoiceUrl, 'Amazon gift card invoice')">See invoice</a>
         </div>
       </div>
 
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
         To redeem your gift card, follow these steps:
 
         <ol class="m10t size-12">
-          <li>1. Visit <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc')">www.amazon.com/gc</a>
+          <li>1. Visit <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc', 'Amazon gift card information')">www.amazon.com/gc</a>
           <li>2. Click Apply to Account and enter the Claim Code when prompted.
           <li>3. Gift card funds will be applied automatically to eligible orders during the checkout process.
           <li>4. You must pay for any remaining balance on your order with another payment method.
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
 
         <p class="size-12">
         If you have questions about redeeming your gift card, please visit
-        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-redeem')">www.amazon.com/gc-redeem</a>.
+        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-redeem', 'Amazon git card hel & support')">www.amazon.com/gc-redeem</a>.
         If you have questions regarding the BitPay Introductory offer, please contact BitPay.
         </p>
 
@@ -81,13 +81,13 @@
 
       <div class="size-12 p15 m30v">
         * <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a> is not a sponsor of this promotion.
-        Except as required by law, <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a>
+        Except as required by law, <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a>
         Gift Cards ("GCs") cannot be transferred for value or redeemed for cash. GCs may be used only for purchases of
-        eligible goods at <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a> or certain of its
+        eligible goods at <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a> or certain of its
         affiliated websites. For complete terms and conditions, see
-        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-legal')">www.amazon.com/gc-legal</a>.
+        <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://www.amazon.com/gc-legal', 'Amazon gift card legal information')">www.amazon.com/gc-legal</a>.
         GCs are issued by ACI Gift Cards, Inc., a Washington corporation. All Amazon &reg;, &trade; &amp; &copy; are IP
-        of <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com')">Amazon.com</a>, Inc. or its affiliates.
+        of <a ng-click="openExternalLink('http://amazon.com', 'Amazon')">Amazon.com</a>, Inc. or its affiliates.
         No expiration date or service fees.
       </div>
 
diff --git a/www/views/modals/terms.html b/www/views/modals/terms.html
index 743970e06..d2872f95b 100644
--- a/www/views/modals/terms.html
+++ b/www/views/modals/terms.html
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <ion-content class="has-header" scroll="false">
     <ion-scroll ng-include="'views/includes/terms.html'" direction="y" ng-style="{'height': '60%'}"></ion-scroll>
     <div id="agree-to-terms">
-      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://copay.io/disclaimer')" ng-show="lang != 'en'" translate>Official English Disclaimer</a>
+      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://copay.io/disclaimer', 'BitPay terms and conditions')" ng-show="lang != 'en'" translate>Official English Disclaimer</a>
       <ion-checkbox ng-model="terms.accept3"></ion-checkbox>
       <p translate>I have read, understood, and agree with the Terms of use.</p>
       <button ng-disabled="!terms.accept3" class="button button-block button-positive" ng-click="termsModal.hide(); confirm()" translate>Confirm & Finish</button>
diff --git a/www/views/modals/tx-details.html b/www/views/modals/tx-details.html
index b5a118a29..51ca318bd 100644
--- a/www/views/modals/tx-details.html
+++ b/www/views/modals/tx-details.html
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
       </div>
 
       <div class="item item-icon-left"
-        ng-click="openExternalLink('https://' + (getShortNetworkName() == 'test' ? 'test-' : '') + 'insight.bitpay.com/tx/' + btx.txid)">
+        ng-click="openExternalLink('https://' + (getShortNetworkName() == 'test' ? 'test-' : '', 'blockchain transaction') + 'insight.bitpay.com/tx/' + btx.txid)">
         <i class="icon ion-ios-upload-outline"></i>
         <span class="text-gray" translate>View transaction on the blockchain</span>
       </div>
diff --git a/www/views/preferencesAbout.html b/www/views/preferencesAbout.html
index 7c66822e9..72102c1ac 100644
--- a/www/views/preferencesAbout.html
+++ b/www/views/preferencesAbout.html
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
           v{{version}}
         </span>
       </div>
-      <div class="item item-icon-left" ng-click="openExternalLink('https://github.com/bitpay/'+name+'/tree/'+commitHash)">
+      <div class="item item-icon-left" ng-click="openExternalLink('https://github.com/bitpay/'+name+'/tree/'+commitHash, 'latest commit')">
         <i class="icon ion-social-github-outline"></i>
         <span translate>Commit hash</span>
         <span class="item-note">
diff --git a/www/views/preferencesLanguage.html b/www/views/preferencesLanguage.html
index b4544870a..9ad77f72a 100644
--- a/www/views/preferencesLanguage.html
+++ b/www/views/preferencesLanguage.html
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@
     </div>
     <div class="padding">
       <span translate>All contributions to Copay's translation are welcome. Sign up at crowdin.com and join the Copay project at</span>
-      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://crowdin.com/project/copay', '_system')">https://crowdin.com/project/copay</a>.
+      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://crowdin.com/project/copay', 'Crowdin')">https://crowdin.com/project/copay</a>.
       <span translate>
         Don't see your language on Crowdin? Contact the Owner on Crowdin! We'd love to support your language.
       </span>
     </div>
   </ion-content>
-</ion-view>
\ No newline at end of file
+</ion-view>
diff --git a/www/views/tab-settings.html b/www/views/tab-settings.html
index c22662e72..80cf2af3b 100644
--- a/www/views/tab-settings.html
+++ b/www/views/tab-settings.html
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@
       </a>
 
       <div class="item item-divider"></div>
-      <a class="item item-icon-left item-icon-right" ng-click=openExternalLink("https://help.bitpay.com")>
+      <a class="item item-icon-left item-icon-right" ng-click=openExternalLink("https://help.bitpay.com", "BitPay Help & Support")>
         <i class="icon big-icon-svg">
           <img src="img/icon-help-support.svg" class="bg"/>
         </i>
diff --git a/www/views/termsOfUse.html b/www/views/termsOfUse.html
index 5d330a0cc..e80a003b2 100644
--- a/www/views/termsOfUse.html
+++ b/www/views/termsOfUse.html
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     </div>
     <button class="button button-block button-positive"
             ng-show="lang != 'en'"
-            ng-click="openExternalLink(disclaimerUrl)" translate>
+            ng-click="openExternalLink(disclaimerUrl, 'Bitpay disclaimer')" translate>
       Official English Disclaimer
     </button>
   </ion-content>
diff --git a/www/views/translators.html b/www/views/translators.html
index 6d368914d..961a46e26 100644
--- a/www/views/translators.html
+++ b/www/views/translators.html
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
     <div class="padding">
       <p>
       <span translate>All contributions to Copay's translation are welcome. Sign up at crowdin.com and join the Copay project at</span>
-      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://crowdin.com/project/copay', '_system')">https://crowdin.com/project/copay</a>.
+      <a ng-click="openExternalLink('https://crowdin.com/project/copay', 'crowdin')">https://crowdin.com/project/copay</a>.
       </p>
       <span translate>
         Don't see your language on Crowdin? Contact the Owner on Crowdin! We'd love to support your language.
diff --git a/www/views/walletDetails.html b/www/views/walletDetails.html
index 5314a2714..c634c1ef8 100644
--- a/www/views/walletDetails.html
+++ b/www/views/walletDetails.html
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
         </div>
       </div>
 
-      <div class="wallet-details-release size-12" ng-show="newRelease" ng-click="openExternalLink('https://github.com/bitpay/copay/releases/latest')">
+      <div class="wallet-details-release size-12" ng-show="newRelease" ng-click="openExternalLink('https://github.com/bitpay/copay/releases/latest', 'release information')">
         <span>{{newRelease}}</span><i class="icon-arrow-right3 right size-18"></i>
       </div>