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Johannes Goerlich
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Mar 09, 2026

What is EdgeSafeHostingExtensionEnabled about?

Hello,

 

with v145 the EdgeSafeHostingExtensionEnabled policy was introduced. The description says, "Microsoft Edge Safe Hosting component extension is installed automatically when users visit supported Microsoft services, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot app."

Is this a regular browser extension? If so, what is the related Extension ID? How does this combine with other extension management policies?

Or is it a browser component, which should show up under edge://components? What would be its name?

What is the exact purpose of "Microsoft Edge Safe Hosting component" extension?

Thanks for any hints.

BR

Joe

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  • Kelly_Y's avatar
    Kelly_Y
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    Mar 10, 2026

    Hi Johannes Goerlich​ - I spoke with the team and got some answers!  😀 Hopefully this helps! 

     

    Is this a regular browser extension? If so, what is the related Extension ID? 

    It's a browser extension, "Edge Safe Hosting", ID is gkhmmbgolohbdhildkleckjhknljncph. Store Page

    How does this combine with other extension management policies?

    The feature does not supersede other extension policies; if the extension is required or blocked by policy that should still take effect.

    Or is it a browser component, which should show up under edge://components? What would be its name?

    The extension is treated as an "External Component" extension; it's considered a browser feature implemented using the extensions mechanism. It will not show up under edge://extensions but will show up under edge://extensions-internals.

    What is the exact purpose of "Microsoft Edge Safe Hosting component" extension?

    The extension is automatically installed, if it's not already present, when the user previews generated HTML/JS apps in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The extension is uninstalled if the user does not use this feature for 90 days.