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The multi-app Microsoft Edge kiosk mode types include:
3.**Public browsing** (shared browsing) supports browsing the internet and runs InPrivate with minimal features available. In this configuration, Microsoft Edge can be one of many apps available. Users can, close and open multiple InPrivate windows. On a multi-app kiosk device, Microsoft Edge can interact with other applications. For example, users can install extensions from Microsoft Store if Microsoft Store is set up in assigned access. You can enable Enterprise Mode to automatically switch users to Internet Explorer 11 for sites that need backward compatibility support.
3.**Public browsing** (shared browsing) supports browsing the internet and runs InPrivate with minimal features available. In this configuration, Microsoft Edge can be one of many apps available. Users can, close and open multiple InPrivate windows. On a multi-app kiosk device, Microsoft Edge can interact with other applications. For example, if Internet Explorer 11 is set up in multi-app assigned access. You can enable Enterprise Mode to automatically switch users to Internet Explorer 11 for sites that need backward compatibility support automatically. Examples of public browsing include an information kiosk device at a public library or hotel concierge desk that provides access to Microsoft Edge and another app(s).
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>[!NOTE]
>For other MDM service, check with your provider for instructions.
-**Windows PowerShell.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. With this method, you set up assigned access in PowerShell to restrict a local standard user account on a single-function device. The user cannot exit the app, sign out, or access any system settings. For details, see [Use MDM Bridge WMI Provider to configure assigned access](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/lock-down-windows-10-to-specific-apps#use-mdm-bridge-wmi-provider-to-configure-assigned-access).
-**Windows PowerShell.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. With this method, you can set up single-app or multi-app assigned access in PowerShell. For details, see [Set up a kiosk or digital sign using Windows PowerShell](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/setup-kiosk-digital-signage#set-up-a-kiosk-or-digital-sign-using-windows-powershell).
-**Windows Configuration Designer.** Best for setting up multiple devices as a kiosk. Download and install both the latest version of the [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)](https://developer.microsoft.com/windows/hardware/windows-assessment-deployment-kit) and [Windows Configuration Manager](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/provisioning-packages/provisioning-install-icd#install-windows-configuration-designer-1).
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| **[ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout](new-policies.md#configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout)**<p> | Change the time in minutes from the last user activity before Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets to the default kiosk configuration.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout<p>**Data type:** Integer<p>**Allowed values:**<ul><li>**0** - No idle timer</li><li>**1-1440 (5 minutes is the default)** - Set reset on idle timer</li></ul> |
| **[HomePages](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-homepages)**<p> | Set one or more start pages, URLs, to load when Microsoft Edge launches.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/HomePages<p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:**<p>Enter one or more URL, for example,<br> \<https://www.msn.com\>\<https:/www.bing.com\> |
| **[ConfigureHomeButton](new-policies.md#configure-home-button)**<p> | Configure how the Home Button behaves.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureHomeButton<p>**Data type:** Integer<p>**Allowed values:**<ul><li>**0 (default)** - Not configured. Show home button, and load the default Start page.</li><li>**1** - Enabled. Show home button and load New tab page</li><li>**2** - Enabled. Show home button & set a specific page.</li><li>**3** - Enabled. Hide the home button.</li></ul> |
| **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**<p> | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com |
| **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**<p> | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com |
| **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**<p> | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example,https://www.bing.com |
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| **[ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout](new-policies.md#configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout)**<p> | Change the time in minutes from the last user activity before Microsoft Edge kiosk mode resets to the default kiosk configuration.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout<p>**Data type:** Integer<p>**Allowed values:**<ul><li>**0** - No idle timer</li><li>**1-1440 (5 minutes is the default)** - Set reset on idle timer</li></ul> |
| **[HomePages](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-homepages)**<p> | Set one or more start pages, URLs, to load when Microsoft Edge launches.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/HomePages<p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:**<p>Enter one or more URL, for example,<br> \<https://www.msn.com\>\<https:/www.bing.com\> |
| **[ConfigureHomeButton](new-policies.md#configure-home-button)**<p> | Configure how the Home Button behaves.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ConfigureHomeButton<p>**Data type:** Integer<p>**Allowed values:**<ul><li>**0 (default)** - Not configured. Show home button, and load the default Start page.</li><li>**1** - Enabled. Show home button and load New tab page</li><li>**2** - Enabled. Show home button & set a specific page.</li><li>**3** - Enabled. Hide the home button.</li></ul> |
| **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**<p> | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com |
| **[SetNewTabPageURL](new-policies.md#set-new-tab-page-url)**<p> | Set a custom URL for the New tab page.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example, https://www.msn.com |
| **[SetHomeButtonURL](new-policies.md#set-home-button-url)**<p> | If you set ConfigureHomeButton to 2, configure the home button URL.<p><p>**URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ <p>**Data type:** String<p>**Allowed values:** Enter a URL, for example,https://www.bing.com |
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*\* New policy coming in the next release of Windows 10.*<p>
**\* For multi-app assigned access, you must configure Internet Explorer 11.*
*1) For multi-app assigned access, you must configure Internet Explorer 11.*<br>
*2) For digital/interactive signage to enable Flash, set [AllowFlashClickToRun](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-allowflashclicktorun) to 0.*
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- When you set up Microsoft Edge as your kiosk app and define the URL in assigned access Settings the URL Microsoft Edge may not get launched with the configured URL.
- **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode opens the URL on startup.
- **Actual behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode may not open with the URL on startup.
- Bug with Microsoft Edge kiosk mode when setting up as a single-app in assigned access and “Configure kiosk mode” is not set.
- **Expected behavior** – Microsoft Edge kiosk mode launches in full-screen mode.
- **Actual behavior** – Normal Microsoft Edge launches.
# New Microsoft Edge Group Policies and MDM settings (Preview Build 17718)
> Applies to: Microsoft Edge on Windows10 and Windows10 Mobile
> Applies to: Microsoft Edge on Windows10 and Windows10 Mobile, next major release
The Microsoft Edge team introduces new Group Policies and MDM Settings for IT administrators to configure Microsoft Edge. The new policies allow you to enable/disabled full-screen mode, printing, favorites bar, saving history. You can also prevent certificate error overrides, and configure New tab page, Home button and startup options, as well as manage extensions.
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