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WebSQLAccess

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Force WebSQL to be enabled (obsolete)

OBSOLETE: This policy is obsolete and doesn't work after Microsoft Edge version 123.

Supported versions

  • On Windows and macOS since 107, until 123

Description

This policy was removed in Microsoft Edge 124 and is ignored if set.

WebSQL is on by default as of Microsoft Edge version 101, but can be disabled via a Microsoft Edge flag. If you enable this policy, WebSQL cannot be disabled. If you disable or don't configure this policy, WebSQL can be disabled.

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: No - Requires browser restart
  • Per Profile: Yes
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No

Data type

  • Boolean

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: WebSQLAccess
  • GP name: Force WebSQL to be enabled (obsolete)
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Enabled

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: WebSQLAccess
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

Mac information and settings

  • Preference Key name: WebSQLAccess
  • Example value:
<true/>

See also