Set Home Button URL

Policy ID: SetHomeButtonURL
Scope: Computer Configuration, User Configuration
Supported on: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, Version 1809 or later
Source: Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category: Windows Components › Microsoft Edge

Description

The home button can be configured to load a custom URL when your user clicks the home button.

If enabled, or configured, and the Configure Home Button policy is enabled, and the Show home button & set a specific page is selected, a custom URL loads when your user clicks the home button.

Default setting: Blank or not configured
Related policy: Configure Home Button

Options

Enter a URL in string format. For example: https://www.bing.com

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Internet Settings View registry values

HomeButtonURLREG_SZ

UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER

HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Internet Settings View registry values

HomeButtonURLREG_SZ

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