Developer tools
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Microsoft Edge, by default, allows users to use the F12 developer tools as well as access the about:flags page. You can prevent users from using the F12 developer tools or from accessing the about:flags page.
You can find the Microsoft Edge Group Policy settings in the following location of the Group Policy Editor unless otherwise noted in the policy:
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Edge\
Allow Developer Tools
Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, version 1511 or later
Default setting: Enabled (Allowed)
Microsoft Edge allows users to use the F12 developer tools to build and debug web pages by default. With this policy, you can configure Microsoft Edge to prevent users from using the F12 developer tools.
Supported values
| Group Policy | MDM | Registry | Description | Most restricted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled | 0 | 0 | Prevented |  |
| Enabled | 1 | 1 | Allowed |
ADMX info and settings
ADMX info
- GP English name: Allow Developer Tools
- GP name: AllowDeveloperTools
- GP path: Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
- GP ADMX file name: MicrosoftEdge.admx
MDM settings
- MDM name: Browser/AllowDeveloperTools
- Supported devices: Desktop
- URI full Path: ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/AllowDeveloperTools
- Data type: Integer
Registry settings
- Path: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\F12
- Value name: AllowDeveloperTools
- Value type: REG_DWORD
Prevent access to the about:flags page
Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, version 1607 or later
Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Allowed)
By default, users can access the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge, which is used to change developer settings and enable experimental features. Enabling this policy prevents users from accessing the about:flags page.
Supported values
| Group Policy | MDM | Registry | Description | Most restricted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled or not configured (default) |
0 | 0 | Allowed | |
| Enabled | 1 | 1 | Prevented | |
ADMX info and settings
ADMX info
- GP English name: Prevent access to the about:flags page in Microsoft Edge
- GP name: PreventAccessToAboutFlagsInMicrosoftEdge
- GP path: Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
- GP ADMX file name: MicrosoftEdge.admx
MDM settings
- MDM name: Browser/PreventAccessToAboutFlagsInMicrosoftEdge
- Supported devices: Desktop and Mobile
- URI full path: ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/PreventAccessToAboutFlagsInMicrosoftEdge
- Data type: Integer
Registry settings
- Path: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main
- Value name: PreventAccessToAboutFlagsInMicrosoftEdge
- Value type: REG_DWORD