Allow Internet Explorer to use the HTTP2 network protocol
- Policy ID
- Advanced_EnableHTTP2
- Scope
- Computer Configuration, User Configuration
- Supported on
- At least Internet Explorer 11.0 on Windows 10
- Source
- Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
- Category
- Windows Components › Internet Explorer › Internet Control Panel › Advanced Page
Description
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer uses the HTTP2 network protocol. HTTP2 requests help optimize the latency of network requests through compression, multiplexing, and prioritization.
If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer uses the HTTP2 network protocol.
If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't use the HTTP2 network protocol.
If you don't configure this policy setting, users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Advanced Internet Options settings. The default is on.
Registry
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
- EnableHTTP2REG_DWORD
UserHKEY_CURRENT_USER
- EnableHTTP2REG_DWORD