How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Sign-In

You can enable or disable Microsoft Edge sign-in using the BrowserSignin policy.

Disabling sign-in prevents users from using their Microsoft account to sync browsing data, access services like single sign-on, or personalize their browser experience.

This policy is crucial for administrators managing multiple Windows 11 PCs, ensuring consistent browser behavior across devices.

To fully prevent automatic profile sign-ins, you should also disable the NonRemovableProfileEnabled policy alongside BrowserSignin.

If you leave BrowserSignin unconfigured or set to ‘Enable’, users can freely sign into Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft account.

Enable or Disable Sign-in to Microsoft Edge

An administrator can use the BrowserSignin policy to allow or prevent users from signing into the Microsoft Edge browser with their Microsoft account. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open the Windows Registry and navigate to this folder path:
   
   Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

⚠️ ADMIN REQUIRED: You need administrator privileges to access the Registry Editor.

Important: Remember to back up your registry before making any changes or create a System Restore point as a safety precaution.

2. Right-click on the Edge folder. Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
3. Name the first new DWORD BrowserSignin.
4. Create a second DWORD and name it NonRemovableProfileEnabled.
5. Double-click on BrowserSignin and set the value data to 0 to disable signing into Microsoft Edge.
6. Double-click on NonRemovableProfileEnabled and set the value data to 0.

This will disable signing into Microsoft Edge.

To turn sign-in back on: Delete both the BrowserSignin and NonRemovableProfileEnabled entries. This restores the default behavior and allows users to sign into Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft account.

You may need to restart your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Reference: Microsoft.com

Summary

Enabling or disabling Microsoft Edge sign-in through the BrowserSignin policy gives administrators control over user access to account-related features. Here are the key takeaways:

• 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.

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