Issue with Creating Policy in Intune to Force Install and Pin Bitwarden Extension for Chrome and Edge

Question

Hello,

I'm currently working on setting up a policy in Microsoft Intune to force install the Bitwarden extension for both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge on managed devices. Additionally, I want the extension to be pinned to the browser's top bar for easy access by users.

Here are the steps I've taken so far:

1. Created a new Configuration Profile in Intune for Windows 10/11.

In the Configuration Profile, I’ve used the "Extensions" section to deploy the Bitwarden extension to both browsers (Chrome and Edge). I set the force-install policy for the extension in both browsers. Unfortunately, the extension gets installed, but it does not appear pinned to the browser's top bar, which is essential for quick access.

I’m struggling to find the correct settings or configuration to:

Ensure the Bitwarden extension is installed automatically. Pin the extension to the top bar of both browsers (Chrome and Edge).

Has anyone successfully configured this with Intune or have any suggestions on what additional settings might be needed? Any help or guidance on this would be greatly appreciated!

Additional Information:

Browsers: Google Chrome (Version 132.0.6834.160 (Official Build) (64-bit)) & Microsoft Edge (Version 132.0.2957.140 (Official build) (64-bit)) Bitwarden Extension: jbkfoedolllekgbhcbcoahefnbanhhlh

What I have tried previously:

Chrome:

<enabled/>

<data id="ExtensionSettings" value='{

"nckgahadagoaajjgafhacjanaoiihapd": {

"installation_mode": "force_installed",

"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",

"toolbar_state": "force_shown"

}

}'/>

Edge:

OMA-URI: ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Edge/ExtensionSettings

<enabled/>

<data id="ExtensionSettings" value='{

"nckgahadagoaajjgafhacjanaoiihapd": {

"installation_mode": "force_installed",

"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx"

}

}'/>

Answer 1

Hi @Sepehr Ashtari,

To pin extension to toolbar by default, you need to add "toolbar_state": "force_shown", just like what you have done in the Chrome part. In the Edge part, you have missed "toolbar_state": "force_shown".

However, the reason why Chrome does not have it pinned is they have a different argument name for it: "toolbar_pin": "force_pinned". Reference: Configure ExtensionSettings policy.

To conclude:

Edge: "toolbar_state": "force_shown"

Chrome: "toolbar_pin": "force_pinned"

Please note that you may need to restart the browser to ensure the extension is installed and pinned to toolbar.

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