How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Sign-In
The BrowserSignin policy lets you control whether people can sign into Microsoft Edge.
This setting determines if you can use your Microsoft account to sync things like bookmarks and passwords, or use personalized features.
Turning off BrowserSignin stops you from signing in to Edge and syncing your data across your Windows 11 PCs. This is useful if you want to keep your saved information private or prevent accidental sign-ins.
For a complete block on signing into profiles, you also need to disable the NonRemovableProfileEnabled policy. If BrowserSignin is on or not set, you can sign into Microsoft Edge anytime.
Disable Microsoft Edge sign-in by creating two DWORD values, BrowserSignin and NonRemovableProfileEnabled, in the Windows Registry under PoliciesMicrosoftEdge, and setting both to 0. To re-enable, delete these registry entries.
Enable or Disable Sign-in to Microsoft Edge
The BrowserSignin setting controls whether people can sign in to Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft account. This setting dictates whether user sign-in is allowed for Microsoft Edge. To change this setting, open the Windows Registry and go to 🗝️HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge.
- Open the Windows Registry and navigate to this folder path:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
First, open the Windows Registry. Administrator privileges are required to do this. Before making any changes, it’s a good idea to back up your registry or create a System Restore point.
- Right-click on the
Edgefolder. SelectNew>DWORD (32-bit) Value. - Name the first new DWORD
BrowserSignin. - Create a second DWORD and name it
NonRemovableProfileEnabled. - Double-click on
BrowserSigninand set the value data to0to disable signing into Microsoft Edge. - Double-click on
NonRemovableProfileEnabledand set the value data to0.
Signing into Microsoft Edge can be disabled by double-clicking the “BrowserSignInEnabled” registry key and setting its Value data to 0. This action prevents Microsoft Edge from prompting you to sign in with your Microsoft account.
BrowserSignin and NonRemovableProfileEnabled entries to go back to the default settings. This allows users to sign into Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft account again.A computer restart might be necessary to apply the changes.
That should do it!
Reference: Microsoft.com
Summary
Changing the BrowserSignin setting in the Windows Registry provides control over whether users can sign in to Microsoft Edge. Administrators can use this feature to either allow or block account sign-ins for the browser. Always back up your registry before making any changes to avoid issues.
- Control User Sign-in: Administrators can restrict or allow users to sign into Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft account.
- Registry Modifications: Changes should be made using the Windows Registry. Always create backups and restore points beforehand.
- Prevent Automatic Sign-in: The NonRemovableProfileEnabled policy works with the BrowserSignin policy to prevent automatic sign-ins.
- Easy to Reverse: Deleting the DWORD entries restores the default behavior, making it easy to adjust settings later.
- System Reboot May Be Required: A reboot may be necessary to apply any changes made to the registry.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage Microsoft Edge sign-ins on Windows 11.
How do I sign in to Microsoft Edge?
Open Microsoft Edge then Click on the profile icon in the top-right corner of the browser window and Select "Sign in to sync data". Enter your Microsoft account email (the one you use for MSN, Outlook, etc.) and click Next. Enter your password and click Sign in.
Why can't I sign on Microsoft Edge?
Restart your computer A program or process currently running on your computer might be causing problems with Microsoft Edge. A computer restart may resolve the issue.
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