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Windows Google Chrome Extension Deployment and Blocking Policy

Overview

This policy allows you to manage Google Chrome extensions on Windows devices. Use it to silently deploy required extensions, block unwanted extensions, and control browser incognito mode. This policy supports both BYOD and company-owned devices.

Requirements

Requirement

Details

Supported Platform

Windows

Minimum OS Version

Windows 10 or later

Ownership

Company-owned, BYOD


Policy Settings

Swif Extension

Property

Value

Field

swifChromeExtension

Type

Boolean

Default

false

Description

Enable Swif Chrome Extension on the device.

When set to true, the Swif Chrome Extension will be enabled on the managed device.


Install Extension ID List

Property

Value

Field

installExtensionAppIds

Type

Array of Strings

Default

None

Description

Specifies a list of extensions to be installed silently, without user interaction. Users cannot uninstall or disable these extensions.

Provide Chrome Web Store extension IDs to force-install extensions on target devices. These extensions will be deployed automatically and cannot be removed by end users.

Example values:

  • cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm (uBlock Origin)

  • gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp (HTTPS Everywhere)


Blocked Extension ID List

Property

Value

Field

blockExtensionAppIds

Type

Array of Strings

Default

None

Description

Specifies which extensions the users cannot install. Extensions already installed will be disabled if blocked, and users won't be able to enable them again.

Use this setting to prevent users from installing specific extensions. If a blocked extension is already installed on the device, it will be automatically disabled and the user will not be able to re-enable it.


Enable Incognito Mode Only

Property

Value

Field

incognitoModeOnly

Type

Boolean

Default

false

Description

Allow only incognito mode in the browser.

When set to true, Google Chrome will only allow browsing in incognito mode. This means no browsing history, cookies, or site data will be stored after the session ends.


How It Works

  1. Create or edit a Chrome Extension policy from the Swif admin console.

  2. Configure the desired settings (deploy extensions, block extensions, enable incognito-only mode).

  3. Assign the policy to a device group.

  4. The policy will be applied on the next device check-in.

Notes

  • Force-installed extensions cannot be removed by end users unless the policy is updated or removed.

  • Blocking an already-installed extension will disable it immediately on the next policy sync.

  • The Incognito Mode Only setting applies to the entire Chrome browser session, not just specific profiles.

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