The Swif Firefox Extension provides the same powerful functionality as our Chrome extension—helping organizations manage web access, enforce IT governance, and ensure team-wide compliance across macOS, Windows, and Linux devices running Firefox. With features like custom allowlists/blocklists, Shadow IT detection, and team access controls, the Firefox extension brings you robust security and productivity tools in a single, easy-to-use package.
1. Key Features
Team Access Reading
AI Vision & Shadow IT Dashboard: The extension observes web app permission tables and usage patterns, feeding that data into the Shadow IT dashboard.
Permission Required: For Team Access Reading to work, users must click the Swif extension icon in Firefox and grant the necessary screen-capture permission when prompted. Without this permission, the extension cannot capture the data needed for analysis.
No Grant/Restrict Option: Unlike some other Swif extensions, Firefox’s version does not include options to explicitly allow or block page access. Instead, it focuses on monitoring usage for organizational insights.
Prevent Shadow IT Sign-Ups
Automated Detection: Detect and flag sign-ups to unauthorized SaaS or AI services.
Risk Reduction: Prevent employees from unintentionally introducing non-compliant or dangerous tools into your ecosystem.
Custom Blocklists & Allowlists
Organization-Wide Enforcement: Define which websites and services are authorized or prohibited across your entire team.
Real-Time Alerts: Receive immediate notifications if a team member attempts to access newly flagged or blocked domains.
Complete Visibility & Control
Track & Display Usage Frequency
Automatically record how often AI tools—SaaS-based or local—are accessed.
Display usage data visually with charts, color-coding, or numerical counts for quick trend analysis.
Improve Visibility & Insights
Help administrators identify the most frequently used AI tools and potential hotspots of AI usage.
Seamlessly integrate into Swif’s existing Shadow IT layout and design.
Support Actionability
Flag suspicious or overly used AI tools, guiding admins toward follow-up actions like blocking or further investigation.
Allow deeper insight into usage data (e.g., which teams or departments are using which tools).
Reset Device Account Password
Employee-Initiated Resets: Employees can reset their device user account passwords directly through the Swif Firefox Extension.
Enhanced Security: Simplifies the reset process and reduces the risk of compromised credentials.
Not Supported
Startup Page by a New Tab
At this time, the Swif Firefox Extension does not support changing the Firefox startup page to a new tab.
2. System Requirements
Firefox (latest version recommended)
Supported Operating Systems: macOS, Windows, and Linux
A valid Swif account for sign-in and administration
3. Installation Steps
Open Firefox Add-ons
In Firefox, navigate to the Add-ons page (type
about:addonsin your address bar).
Search for “Swif Firefox Extension”
Click on “Find more add-ons.”
Search for Swif Firefox Extension in the Firefox Add-ons marketplace.
Add to Firefox
Locate the Swif Firefox Extension from the results.
Click Add to Firefox.
When prompted, click “Add” to confirm permissions.
Confirm Installation
Upon successful installation, you’ll see the Swif icon in the Firefox toolbar.
If not immediately visible, click the Extensions icon (puzzle piece) to manage toolbar visibility.
Sign In or Create an Account
Click the Swif icon to launch the extension.
Sign in with your Swif credentials or create a new account if you’re new to Swif.
Organization-Wide Deployment
If you’re an IT admin or have administrator privileges, you can deploy the Swif Chrome Extension across your entire organization, ensuring that all users have the extension automatically installed. To learn how to set this up using your domain’s management tools, refer to How to Deploy Swif Extension Organization-Wide.
This guide walks you through:
Configuring Group Policies (for Windows environments)
Using Google Admin Console for Chrome Enterprise setups
Managing deployment permissions to ensure a seamless rollout for all users
By deploying Swif organization-wide, you can centrally manage extension settings, permissions, and updates—helping maintain security and compliance at scale.
4. Using the Swif Firefox Extension
Configure Organizational Settings
If you have admin privileges, head to your Swif dashboard to set up organization-wide rules, such as blocklists, allowlists, and Shadow IT alerts.
Team Access Reading
Grant or restrict webpage access for specific teams or departments.
Keep a record of which web pages are accessible to ensure consistent productivity and policy adherence.
Prevent Shadow IT
Enable real-time alerts or blocks when users attempt to sign up for unauthorized tools, safeguarding your team from inadvertent security threats.
Monitor & Control
View detailed logs in your Swif dashboard to track extension usage, flagged websites, or blocked sign-ups.
Adjust policies as needed to maintain compliance and keep pace with your organization’s evolving requirements.
5. Firefox Extension Policy
For enterprise-level management of the Swif Firefox Extension, administrators can leverage the Firefox Extension Policy. Below is a summary of the policy fields relevant to the Swif extension:
Field Name | Display Name | Value Type | Description | Example |
| Swif Extension | Boolean | Enable or disable the Swif Firefox Extension. |
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| Install | Array[String] | A list of URLs or native paths for extensions to be installed automatically. |
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| Uninstall | Array[String] | A list of extension IDs that should be removed if found on the system. |
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| Locked | Array[String] | A list of extension IDs that the user cannot disable or uninstall. |
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How to Apply These Policies
Access Your macOS Policy Management Console
Ensure your environment supports device-level policy deployment for Firefox.
Configure the Policy Fields
Specify whether to enable
swifChromeExtension.Provide arrays for
install,uninstall, andlockedextensions as needed.
Deploy the Policy
Push the policy update to the target device groups or devices.
Confirm via device-level logs or the Swif dashboard that the extension is installed or locked as intended.
Note: These fields apply specifically to macOS 10.12+ in enterprise-controlled environments. For other operating systems (Windows, Linux), consult your respective deployment tools or contact Swif Support for best practices.
6. Troubleshooting & Support
Extension Permissions
Ensure you’ve allowed the necessary permissions for Swif to function correctly in Firefox.Browser Updates
Keeping Firefox up to date on macOS, Windows, and Linux helps maintain extension performance and security.Policy Validation
Double-check your JSON policy configuration if you experience issues with enterprise deployment on macOS.
7. Conclusion
With the Swif Firefox Extension, you can seamlessly extend the same robust governance, collaboration, and Shadow IT protection features found in our Chrome extension to macOS, Windows, and Linux systems running Firefox. By following the installation guide and, where applicable, leveraging the Firefox Extension Policy for organization-wide deployments, you’ll ensure a secure, compliant, and high-productivity environment for all team members—no matter which operating system they use.
Have a question or need help? Visit Swif Support or use the in-app chat to get in touch with our team.