How to add app configurations for Google Chrome browser

Description

Mobile Device Manager Plus automates the process of configuring Google Chrome with the use of the Managed App Configurations, which pre-configures the Google Chrome app settings without any user intervention. The app configurations are distributed along with the app and gets automatically added to the app, making it ready to use on installation. This page guides you through the steps on how to apply the following managed configurations in Google Chrome:

  • Disabling Incognito mode
  • Disabling saving browser history
  • Enable safe browsing
  • Enabling autofill for addresses
  • Enabling autofill for credit cards
  • Disabling cookies for all websites
  • Disabling JavaScript for all websites
  • Disabling pop-ups
  • Allow URLs
  • Block URLs
  • Adding browser bookmarks

Pre-requisites

  • Managed Google Play must be enabled and configured.
  • Google Chrome app must be present in the app repository.

How do I disable incognito mode in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

You can prevent users from browsing Chrome in incognito mode with the following managed configuration:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Incognito mode availability.
  • Select Incognito mode disabled.

How do I disable browser history in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to disable a user’s browser history in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Disable saving browser history and select it.

How do I enable safe browsing in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to disable a user’s browser history in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Enable Safe Browsing Extended reporting and select it.

How do I enable autofill for addresses in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to enable autofill for addresses in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Enable Autofill for addresses and select it.

How do I enable autofill for credit cards in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to enable autofill for credit cards in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Enable Autofill for credit cards and select it.

How do I disable cookies for all websites in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to disable cookies for all websites in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Default cookies Setting and select Do not allow any site to set local data.

How do I disable JavaScript for all websites in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to disable JavaScript for all websites in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Default JavaScript Setting and select Do not allow any site to run JavaScript.

How do I disable pop-ups in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to disable pop-ups in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Default pop-ups Setting and select Do not allow any site to show pop-ups.

How do I allow URLs in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to allow URLs in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Allow access to a list of URLs and provide the list.

How do I block URLs in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to block URLs in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Block access to a list of URLs and provide the list.

How do I add Browser Bookmarks in Google Chrome using ManageEngine MDM?

The configuration below can be used to add Browser Bookmarks in Google Chrome:

  • In the list of configurations, navigate to Managed Bookmarks and provide the list of URLs you would like to bookmark.