From f75193ad36c12df8cfc1a060dab7bbe1bbe5f0a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patti Short Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:52:46 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] added the Settings instructions back for the 17723 build --- .../edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md | 61 ++++++++++++++++++- browsers/edge/new-policies.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 60 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md index 4a3242f156..aa53c9159b 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md +++ b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md @@ -56,6 +56,8 @@ The multi-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include: ## Let’s get started! Before you can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode, you must set up Microsoft Edge in assigned access. You can set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode in assigned access using: +- **Windows Settings.** Best for physically setting up a single device as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access and configure the kiosk or digital sign device using Settings. You can configure Microsoft Edge in single-app (kiosk type – Full-screen or public browsing) and define a single URL for the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. You can also set the reset after an idle timeout. + - **Microsoft Intune or other MDM service.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. With this method, you configure Microsoft Edge in assigned access and configure how Microsoft Edge behaves when it’s running in kiosk mode with assigned access. >[!NOTE] @@ -74,6 +76,61 @@ Before you can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode, you must set up Microsoft Ed >[!Important] >If you are using a local account as a kiosk account in Intune or provisioning package, make sure to sign into this account and then sign out before configuring the assigned access single-app kiosk. + +### Use Windows Settings + +Windows Settings is the simplest and easiest way to set up one or a couple of devices because you must perform these steps on each device. This method is ideal for small businesses. + +1. In Windows Settings, select **Accounts** \> **Other people**. + +2. Under **Set up a kiosk**, select **Assigned access**. + +3. Select **Get started**. + +4. Create a standard user account or choose an existing account for your kiosk. + +5. Select **Next**. + +6. On the **Choose a kiosk app** page, select **Microsoft Edge.** + +7. Select **Next**. + +8. Select how Microsoft Edge displays when running in kiosk mode: + + - **As a digital sign or interactive display**, the default URL shows in full screen, without browser controls. + + - **As a public browser**, the default URL shows in a browser view with limited browser controls. + +9. Select **Next**. + +10. Enter the URL that you want to load when the kiosk launches. + + >[!NOTE] + >The URL sets the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. + +11. Microsoft Edge in kiosk mode has a built-in timer to help keep data safe in public browsing sessions. When the idle time (no user activity) meets the time limit, a confirmation message prompts the user to continue. If **Continue** is not selected, Microsoft Edge resets to the default URL. You can accept the default value of **5 minutes**, or you can choose your own idle timer value. + +12. Select **Next**, and then select **Close**. + +13. Close **Settings** to save your choices automatically and apply them the next time the user account logs on. + +14. Configure the policies for Microsoft Edge kiosk mode. For details on the valid kiosk policy settings, see [Related policies](#related-policies). + +15. Validate the Microsoft Edge kiosk mode by restarting the device and signing in with the local kiosk account. + +**_Congratulations!_** You’ve finished setting up Microsoft Edge in assigned access and a kiosk or digital sign, and configured browser policies for Microsoft Edge kiosk mode. + +**_Next steps._** +- Use your new kiosk. Sign in to the device using the user account that you selected to run the kiosk app. +- If you want to make changes to your kiosk, you can quickly change the display option and default URL for Microsoft Edge. + + 1. Go to **Start** \> **Settings** \> **Accounts** \> **Other people**. + + 2. Under **Set up a kiosk**, select **Assigned access**. + + 3. Make your changes to **Choose a kiosk mode** and **Set up Microsoft Edge**. + + ### Use Microsoft Intune or other MDM service With this method, you can use Microsoft Intune or other MDM services to configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode in assigned access and how it behaves on a kiosk device. @@ -228,13 +285,13 @@ Use any of the Microsoft Edge policies listed below to enhance the kiosk experie --- -## Known issues with RS_PRERELEASE build 17713+ +## Known issues with RS_PRERELEASE build 17723 - When you set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode on a single-app kiosk device you must set the “ConfigureKioskMode” policy because the default behavior is not honored. - **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode launches in full-screen mode. - **Actual behavior** – Normal Microsoft Edge launches. -- When you enable or set the “Configure Favorites bar” policy to 1, the favorites bar does not show in Microsoft Edge kiosk mode. +- When you enable or set the “ConfigureFavoritesBar” policy to 1, the favorites bar does not show in Microsoft Edge kiosk mode. - **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode shows the favorites bar. - **Actual behavior** – The favorites bar is hidden. diff --git a/browsers/edge/new-policies.md b/browsers/edge/new-policies.md index f289504471..79ef29fafe 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/new-policies.md +++ b/browsers/edge/new-policies.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ We are discontinuing the use of the **Configure Favorites** group policy. Use th | [Configure Open Microsoft Edge With](#configure-open-microsoft-edge-with) | New | [ConfigureOpenEdgeWith](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configureopenmicrosoftedgewith) | New | | [Do not sync browser settings](available-policies.md#do-not-sync-browser-settings) | -- | Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSetting | New | | [Prevent certificate error overrides](#prevent-certificate-error-overrides) | New | [PreventCertErrorOverrides](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-preventcerterroroverrides) | New | -| [Prevent users from turning on browser syncing](#preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing) | New | PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing | New | +| [Prevent users from turning on browser syncing](#preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing) | New | Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing | New | | [Prevent turning off required extensions](#prevent-turning-off-required-extensions) | New | PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions | New | | [Set Home button URL](#set-home-button-url) | New | [SetHomeButtonURL](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-sethomebuttonurl) | New | | [Set New Tab page URL](#set-new-tab-page-url) | New | [SetNewTabPageURL](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-setnewtabpageurl) | New | From e5387c6362306fed3ea73a50a4eaed373e18bfa1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patti Short Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:56:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] added the build number to the Windows Settings instructions --- browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md index aa53c9159b..64ad501b4a 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md +++ b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ The multi-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include: ## Let’s get started! Before you can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode, you must set up Microsoft Edge in assigned access. You can set up Microsoft Edge kiosk mode in assigned access using: -- **Windows Settings.** Best for physically setting up a single device as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access and configure the kiosk or digital sign device using Settings. You can configure Microsoft Edge in single-app (kiosk type – Full-screen or public browsing) and define a single URL for the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. You can also set the reset after an idle timeout. +- **Windows Settings.** (Build 17723) Best for physically setting up a single device as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access and configure the kiosk or digital sign device using Settings. You can configure Microsoft Edge in single-app (kiosk type – Full-screen or public browsing) and define a single URL for the Home button, Start page, and New tab page. You can also set the reset after an idle timeout. - **Microsoft Intune or other MDM service.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. With this method, you configure Microsoft Edge in assigned access and configure how Microsoft Edge behaves when it’s running in kiosk mode with assigned access. @@ -78,6 +78,8 @@ Before you can configure Microsoft Edge kiosk mode, you must set up Microsoft Ed ### Use Windows Settings +>Preview build 17723 + Windows Settings is the simplest and easiest way to set up one or a couple of devices because you must perform these steps on each device. This method is ideal for small businesses. From aff0f2203bb49533505bc8fddceadec630af2fc1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patti Short Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:22:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] updates to policy names --- browsers/edge/TOC.md | 5 +++-- browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/browsers/edge/TOC.md b/browsers/edge/TOC.md index ed2878bc82..b01bef29be 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/TOC.md +++ b/browsers/edge/TOC.md @@ -1,9 +1,10 @@ -#[Microsoft Edge - Deployment Guide for IT Pros](index.md) +#[Microsoft Edge - Deployment guidance for IT Pros](index.md) ##[New Microsoft Edge Group Policies and MDM settings](new-policies.md) -##Group Policy configuration options ###[Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode](microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md) + +##Group Policy configuration options ###[Home button settings](group-policies/home-button-gp.md) ###[Prelaunch Microsoft Edge and preload tabs](group-policies/prelaunch-preload-gp.md) ###[Search engine customization](group-policies/search-engine-customization-gp.md) diff --git a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md index 64ad501b4a..dc1470d929 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md +++ b/browsers/edge/microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.prod: edge ms.sitesec: library title: Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode ms.localizationpriority: high -ms.date: 07/18/2018 +ms.date: 07/23/2018 --- # Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode (Preview) From 2b436f41e03574efff0566b7590d00f8b07a7f6d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patti Short Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:18:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] updated the TOC to make kiosk mode more visiable --- browsers/edge/TOC.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/browsers/edge/TOC.md b/browsers/edge/TOC.md index b01bef29be..cc22c085d6 100644 --- a/browsers/edge/TOC.md +++ b/browsers/edge/TOC.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ ##[New Microsoft Edge Group Policies and MDM settings](new-policies.md) -###[Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode](microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md) +##[Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode](microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md) ##Group Policy configuration options ###[Home button settings](group-policies/home-button-gp.md)