How to Turn On or Off the Local Network Access Feature in Microsoft Edge

Step 2Managing Permissions for Specific Websites

You can manage microsoft edge local network permissions for individual websites by changing your browser settings. This lets you allow or block specific sites from talking to devices on your home network without changing the main setting for every website you visit.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Go to Settings ⚙️. Click the three horizontal dots (...) in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the menu that appears, select “Settings”.

3. Find “Privacy, search, and services”. On the left side of the Settings ⚙️ page, click “Privacy, search, and services”.

4. Go to Site permissions. Scroll down the "Privacy, search, and services" page until the "Permissions" section appears, then click "Site permissions".

5. Find "Local network access". Scroll down the list of site permissions until "Local network access" appears, and click on it.

The "Local network access" page in Microsoft Edge houses a main switch labeled "Ask before accessing (recommended)". Ensure this switch remains ON so that Microsoft Edge prompts for permission before allowing any website to access the local network.

7. Control permissions for single sites. Individual websites appear in a list below the main switch, showing current allowed or blocked connection statuses. Specific sites can be added to an "Allow" list or a "Block" list directly within this section.

• To allow a specific site: Click the "Add" button next to "Allowed". Then type the website's address (like https://my-smart-home-app.com).
• To block a specific site: Click the "Add" button next to "Blocked". Then type the website's address.

Reference:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/control-a-website-s-access-to-the-local-network-in-microsoft-edge

Summary

Managing Microsoft Edge local network access serves as a core method for keeping home networks secure against unauthorized device connections.