> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/baseline-settings-for-intune/settingsoverview/edgesecurity.md). # Microsoft Edge Security {% hint style="info" %} Click on the link to download the JSON file from [GitHub](https://github.com/SkipToTheEndpoint/OpenIntuneBaseline/blob/main/MACOS/NativeImport/MacOS%20-%20OIB%20-%20Microsoft%20Edge%20-%20D%20-%20Security%20-%20v1.0.json) {% endhint %} ## Microsoft Edge | Setting | Value | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Ads setting for sites with intrusive ads | Block ads on sites with intrusive ads. (Default value) | | Allow download restrictions | Block dangerous downloads | | Allow importing of browser settings | Disabled | | Allow importing of browsing history | Disabled | | Allow importing of home page settings | Disabled | | Allow importing of payment info | Disabled | | Allow importing of saved passwords | Disabled | | Allow importing of search engine settings | Disabled | | Allow managed extensions to use the Enterprise Hardware Platform API | Disabled | | Allow personalization of ads, search and news by sending browsing history to Microsoft | Disabled | | Allow queries to a Browser Network Time service | Enabled | | Allow user-level native messaging hosts (installed without admin permissions) | Disabled | | Automatically import another browser's data and settings at first run | Disables automatic import, and the import section of the first-run experience is skipped | | Block tracking of users' web-browsing activity | Balanced (blocks harmful trackers and trackers from sites user has not visited; content and ads will be less personalized) | | Clear browsing data when Microsoft Edge closes | Disabled | | Clear cached images and files when Microsoft Edge closes | Disabled | | Configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen | Enabled | | Configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block potentially unwanted apps | Enabled | | Control communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service | Disable communication with the Experimentation and Configuration Service | | DNS interception checks enabled | Enabled | | Enable AutoFill for addresses | Disabled | | Enable AutoFill for credit cards | Disabled | | Enable Google Cast | Disabled | | Enable Proactive Authentication | Disabled | | Hide the First-run experience and splash screen | Enabled | | Minimum TLS version enabled | TLS 1.2 | | Prevent bypassing Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prompts for sites | Enabled | | Prevent bypassing of Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warnings about downloads | Enabled | | Supported authentication schemes | ntlm,negotiate | --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.intunemacadmins.com/baseline-settings-for-intune/settingsoverview/edgesecurity.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.