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ExtensionInstallTypeBlocklist

Blocklist for extension install types

Supported versions

  • On Windows and macOS since 123 or later

Description

The blocklist controls which extension install types are disallowed.

Setting the "command_line" will block an extension from being loaded from command line.

Policy options mapping:

  • command_line (command_line) = Blocks extensions from being loaded from command line

Use the preceding information when configuring this policy.

Policy options mapping:

Use this information when configuring this policy.

  • command_line = Blocks extensions from being loaded from command line

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: No - Requires browser restart
  • Per Profile: Yes
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No

Data type

  • List of strings

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: ExtensionInstallTypeBlocklist
  • GP name: Blocklist for extension install types
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge/Extensions
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Blocks extensions from being loaded from command line

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExtensionInstallTypeBlocklist
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: 1, 2, 3, ...
  • Value type: List of REG_SZ

Example registry value

SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\ExtensionInstallTypeBlocklist\1 =

command_line

Mac information and settings

  • Preference Key name: ExtensionInstallTypeBlocklist
  • Example value:
<array>
  <string>command_line</string>
</array>

See also