windows-itpro-docs/browsers/edge/includes/allow-sideloading-extensions-include.md

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Default setting: Enabled (Allowed)

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Allowed values

Group Policy MDM Registry Description Most restricted
Disabled or not configured 0 0 Prevented/not allowed. Disabling does not prevent sideloading of extensions using Add-AppxPackage via PowerShell. To prevent this, enable Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE) policy, located at Windows Components > App Package Deployment.

For the MDM setting, enable ApplicationManagement/AllowDeveloperUnlock.

Most restricted value
Enabled
(default)
1 1 Allowed.

ADMX info and settings

ADMX info

  • GP English name: Allow sideloading of Extensions
  • GP name: AllowSideloadingOfExtensions
  • GP path: Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
  • GP ADMX file name: MicrosoftEdge.admx

MDM settings

  • MDM name: Browser/AllowSideloadingExtensions
  • Supported devices: Desktop
  • URI full path: ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/AllowSideloadingExtensions
  • Data type: Integer

Registry settings

  • Path: HLKM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Extensions
  • Value name: AllowSideloadingOfExtensions
  • Value type: REG_DWORD
  • Allows development of Windows Store apps and installing them from an integrated development environment (IDE): When you enable this policy and the Allow all trusted apps to install policy, you allow users to develop Windows Store apps and install them directly from an IDE.

  • Allow all trusted apps to install: When you enable this policy, you can manage the installation of trusted line-of-business (LOB) or developer-signed Windows Store apps.

Enable your device for development: Configure your Windows 10 device for development and debugging.