How to Install ADMX and ADML for Microsoft Edge Group Policy Management

Microsoft Edge offers a wide range of policy settings for IT administrators and power users who want to control browser behavior across multiple devices. To configure these settings via Group Policy on Windows, the Group Policy Administrative Templates (ADMX/ADML) for Microsoft Edge must be downloaded and installed. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to download and install Group Policy templates for Microsoft Edge.

What are ADMX and ADML

ADMX (Administrative Template XML) files define a set of configurable policy settings. These are the core templates that tell the Windows Group Policy Editor which settings are available and how they are structured.

ADML (Administrative Template Language) files are the language-specific counterparts to ADMX files. Each ADML file provides localized descriptions and user interface text for the policies defined in the corresponding ADMX file. These files are stored in subfolders based on language (e.g., en-US for English, zh-CN for Simplified Chinese).

Together, ADMX and ADML files allow administrators to configure and enforce consistent policies across devices using the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) or through Active Directory in a domain environment.

How to Install the Microsoft Edge Group Policy Template

To enable Microsoft Edge policies in the Group Policy Editor, follow these steps:

Step 1. Download the Microsoft Edge Policy Templates

To begin, visit the official Microsoft Edge Enterprise landing page. Select the appropriate version of Microsoft Edge and your system platform (Windows 64-bit, 32-bit, or macOS), then click Download. This will download a ZIP file that contains the required ADMX templates along with the policy reference documentation.

Step 2. Extract the Policy Templates

Once the ZIP file is downloaded, right-click it and select Extract All, then choose a destination folder. Inside the extracted directory, navigate to:

MicrosoftEdgePolicyTemplateswindowsdmx

Inside, you’ll find ADMX files and ADML files.

Step 3. Install the ADMX and ADML Files

To make the policies available in the Local Group Policy Editor, copy the template files to the following directories:

1. Copy the msedge.admx file to the PolicyDefinition folder. (Example: C:WindowsPolicyDefinitions)

2. Copy the msedge.adml file from the appropriate language folder in your Policy Definition folder. (Example: C:WindowsPolicyDefinitionsen-US)

Step 4. Open Group Policy Editor and Confirm Settings

After the files are correctly placed, open the Local Group Policy Editor (Win + R and enter gpedit.msc) to confirm the files loaded correctly.

Navigate to:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge

From here, you can explore and configure available Edge policies, such as setting a home page, disabling password exporting, enforcing startup behavior, and more.

Conclusion

Installing Group Policy templates for Microsoft Edge allows administrators and users to gain granular control over browser settings in managed environments. By downloading the latest policy files and correctly placing the ADMX/ADML files, all available policy settings will be unlocked within the Group Policy Editor, making it easier to maintain consistency and security across systems.