Blocks external extensions from being installed
- Policy ID
- BlockExternalExtensions
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- Microsoft Edge version 88, Windows 7 or later
- Source
- Microsoft Edge Policy Templates (version 155.0.4283.45)
- Category
- Microsoft Edge › Extensions
Description
Control the installation of external extensions.
If you enable this setting, external extensions are blocked from being installed.
If you disable this setting or leave it unset, external extensions are allowed to be installed.
External extensions and their installation are documented at [Alternate extension distribution methods](/microsoft-edge/extensions-chromium/developer-guide/alternate-distribution-options).
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- BlockExternalExtensionsREG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- BlockExternalExtensionsREG_DWORD