KB No. 24: Configure a GPO to allow local network requests in Chrome and Edge

Background

Configure a Group Policy Object (GPO) to allow Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to send requests to specific local network addresses.

1. Downloading ADMX templates 

1.1 For Google Chrome

  • Download link: Download ADMX templates for Chrome
  • Click Accept and download under the ADMX Templates for Chrome section.
  • A file .zip named policy_templates.zip will be downloaded.

 

1.2 For Microsoft Edge

  • Download link: Download ADMX templates for Edge
  • Click Download Windows 64-bit Policy, then click Accept and Download.
  • A file .cab file named MicrosoftEdgePolicyTemplates.cab will be downloaded.

 

2. Extracting and copying ADMX files

2.1 For Google Chrome

  • Extract the policy_templates.zip file.
  • In the extracted folder, navigate to the path: windows/admx
  • Copy the following files:
    • chrome.admx
    • google.admx
    • The fr-FR folder (for French localization)

2.2 For Microsoft Edge

  • Extract the MicrosoftEdgePolicyTemplates.cab file to obtain a .zip file named MicrosoftEdgePolicyTemplates.zip.
  • Extract the MicrosoftEdgePolicyTemplates.zip file.
  • In the extracted folder, navigate to the path: windows/admx
  • Copy the following files:
    • msedge.admx
    • The fr-FR folder (for French localization)

2.3 Paste the ADMX files

Paste all copied files (for Chrome and Edge) into the group policy definitions folder for your domain:

  • C:Windows\SYSVOL\sysvol\\Policies\PolicyDefinitions\(Replace with the name of your Active Directory domain.)

 

3. Creating and configuring the GPO

  1. Open the console: Group Policy Management
  2. Create a new GPO:
  • Right-click on the target domain or OU.
  • Select Create a GPO object in this domain and link it here...

  • Give the GPO a descriptive name (e.g., GPO_Chrome_Local_Network_Access).
  • Click OK.

 

4. Modify the GPO

  • Right-click on the newly created GPO.
  • Select Edit.

3.1 Configuration for Google Chrome

  • Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Google > Google Chrome > Local Area Network Access Settings
  • Double-click: Allow sites to send requests to local network endpoints.

  • Enable the setting.
  • Click Show.
  • Add the URL: https://saas.trustlane.io
  • Confirm with OK > Apply > OK.

 

3.2 Configuration for Microsoft Edge

  • Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge > Network Settings
  • Double-click: Allow sites to make requests to local network endpoints.

  • Enable the setting.
  • Click Show.
  • Add the URL: https://saas.trustlane.io
  • Confirm with OK > Apply > OK.

 

4. Applying the GPO to client workstations

  1. Link the GPO to a group or OU:
  • Return to theGroup Policy Management console.
  • Select your GPO.
  • Click Add ... > Advanced.

  • In the "Object Types"window, select the Computers checkbox.
  • Search for and select the relevant client workstation group.
  • Confirm withOK.

5. Force the application of the GPO

  • On client computers, open a command prompt as an administrator.
  • Run the command: gpupdate /force
    Alternative: Wait for automatic synchronization (every 90 minutes by default).