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WebSQLNonSecureContextEnabled

Force WebSQL in non-secure contexts to be enabled (obsolete)

OBSOLETE: This policy is obsolete and doesn't work after Microsoft Edge version 112.

Supported versions

  • On Windows and macOS since 107, until 112

Description

This policy doesn't work because WebSQL in non-secure contexts is on by default as of Microsoft Edge 105. If you enable this policy, WebSQL in non-secure contexts will be enabled. If you disable or don't configure this policy, WebSQL in non-secure contexts will follow the default settings of the browser.

This policy was removed in Microsoft Edge 113 and is ignored if configured.

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: WebSQLNonSecureContextEnabled
  • GP name: Force WebSQL in non-secure contexts 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: WebSQLNonSecureContextEnabled
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

Mac information and settings

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

See also