Swif.ai allows IT administrators to centrally configure Google Chrome browser settings on macOS devices, ensuring consistency, security, and privacy across your organization. This article describes the Google Chrome Browser Policy available for Apple macOS devices in Swif.
Supported Devices
macOS 12.0 or later
How to Configure Google Chrome Browser Policy on macOS Devices
Step 1: Navigate to Policy Configuration
Log in to your Swif.ai admin console.
Go to Device Management → Policies → Create New Policy.
Select Apple Google Chrome Policy from the policy list.
Step 2: Basic Configurations
Enter a policy name and description to easily identify it later.
Step 3: Available Settings & Descriptions
Setting | Description | Possible Values |
Incognito Mode Availability | Controls whether users can open incognito mode windows. | Available, Disabled, Forced |
Enable Guest Mode in Browser | Controls whether guest sessions are available in Chrome. | True, False |
Force Guest Mode in Browser | Forces Chrome to always open in guest sessions mode. | True, False |
Audio Capture Allowed | Controls if sites can request audio capture access. | True, False |
Autoplay Allowed | Controls autoplay behavior of media. | True, False |
Block Third-Party Cookies | Blocks cookies from third-party sites. | True, False |
Default Cookies Setting | Controls whether websites can store local data. | Allow, Block, Session Only |
Default Geolocation Setting | Controls if sites can access the user's physical location. | Allow, Block, Ask |
Default Insecure Content Setting | Manages if insecure (mixed) content is allowed. | Allow, Block |
Default Media Stream Setting | Controls site access to camera and microphone. | Allow, Block, Ask |
Default Notifications Setting | Controls site permissions for desktop notifications. | Allow, Block, Ask |
Default Popups Setting | Controls whether sites can show popups. | Allow, Block |
Default Third-Party Storage Partitioning Setting | Controls third-party storage partitioning feature. | Allow, Block |
Disable Screenshots | Controls if users can take screenshots or use extension APIs for screenshots. | True, False |
Saving Browser History Disabled | Prevents users from saving and changing browser history settings. | True, False |
Screen Capture Allowed | Allows websites to prompt users for screen capture permissions. | True, False |
Shared Clipboard Enabled | Controls shared clipboard functionality between Chrome and Android devices. | True, False |
Step 4: Assign Policy
Assign the configured policy to specific devices or device groups as necessary.
Click Save and Deploy to push the policy immediately.
Common Use Cases
Enhancing security by disabling guest or incognito mode.
Increasing privacy by controlling cookie settings or preventing geolocation access.
Preventing data leakage by disabling screenshots and clipboard sharing.
Important Notes
These settings apply specifically to Google Chrome on macOS devices and are enforced automatically via Swif.ai’s MDM agent.
Ensure macOS devices are running version 12.0 or later for these settings to function properly.
For further assistance, reach out to the Swif.ai support team.