Enforcing and configuring the Microsoft Edge browser plugin installation.

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your question. I understand how important it is to enforce consistent Microsoft Edge settings and automatically deploy password‑manager browser extensions across your organization. It’s completely reasonable to feel overwhelmed when managing multiple configuration methods, especially since Edge supports both Intune cloud policies and traditional Group Policy for enterprises. The reason this can feel complex is that Microsoft Edge uses a dedicated set of extension‑management policies that must be configured explicitly in Intune or Group Policy, and extensions only install automatically when you supply their extension IDs and update URLs in the appropriate policies. To resolve this, Microsoft recommends using Intune’s Settings Catalog to configure Edge extension policies such as Control which extensions are installed silently, allowing you to force‑install approved extensions by entering each extension’s ID and update URL; this approach is documented in Microsoft Learn for Edge‑with‑Intune deployments.  Similarly, if you manage on‑premises or hybrid environments, Group Policy can enforce the same settings through the administrative template under Microsoft Edge → Extensions, where you can set Control which extensions are installed silently and supply the extension IDs to ensure automatic installation for all users.

To help determine the best path forward, may I ask whether your devices are fully Intune‑managed, domain‑joined with Group Policy, or a mix of both? Please feel free to follow up so we can tailor the exact policy steps and ensure your required password‑manager extension installs automatically and consistently for all users.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Noel

To deploy and enforce Microsoft Edge browser settings, including the installation of specific browser extensions like the password manager plugin, you can use Microsoft Intune or Group Policy. Here’s how you can do it:

Using Microsoft Intune:

1. Add Microsoft Edge as a Managed App: First, you need to add Microsoft Edge to Intune as a managed app. You can do this by following the steps to configure app settings in Intune.
2. Configure App Configuration Policies: Create an app configuration policy for Microsoft Edge. This allows you to specify settings, including the installation of extensions. You can define the mandatory extension by using the extension ID.
3. Deploy the Extension: In the app configuration policy, specify the extension you want to install automatically. You can find the extension ID from the Chrome Web Store link you provided.
4. Assign the Policy: Once the configuration is set up, assign the policy to the appropriate user groups to ensure that the extension is installed on their Edge browsers.

Using Group Policy:

1. Download the Administrative Template: Obtain the Microsoft Edge Group Policy templates from the Microsoft Edge Enterprise landing page.
2. Configure Group Policy Settings: Open the Group Policy Management Console and navigate to the Microsoft Edge settings. Under the extensions settings, you can specify which extensions to install automatically by adding the extension ID.
3. Enforce the Policy: Link the Group Policy Object (GPO) to the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) containing the users or computers you want to enforce the settings on.

By using either Intune or Group Policy, you can effectively manage and enforce the installation of the specified password manager plugin across your organization’s devices.