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Deploy Anzenna Edge Extension via Microsoft Intune

This guide shows you how to deploy the Anzenna browser extension to Microsoft Edge across your organization using Microsoft Intune's Settings Catalog.

Prerequisites​

  • Microsoft Intune administrator access

  • Windows 10 or later devices enrolled in Intune

  • Custom installation URL from Anzenna support

  • Microsoft Edge installed on target devices
Required Step

Before beginning deployment, contact Anzenna support to obtain a custom installation URL for your domain. This link is essential for the configuration process.

Overview​

The deployment process:

  1. Create a Settings Catalog policy in Intune

  2. Configure silent extension installation
  3. Assign the policy to target devices

  4. Extensions deploy automatically on next device sync

Step-by-Step Instructions​

1. Access Intune Admin Center​

  1. Navigate to

    Microsoft Intune admin center

  2. Access the home dashboard

2. Create New Configuration Policy​

  1. Click on Devices in the navigation menu

  2. Select Configuration from available options

  3. Click the Create button

  4. Click New Policy to begin policy creation

3. Select Platform and Profile Type​

  1. Click on the Platform dropdown menu

  2. Choose Windows 10 and later as your target platform

  3. Click on Profile type to specify configuration type

  4. Select Settings catalog from the profile options

  5. Click Create to proceed with configuration setup

4. Name and Configure Policy​

  1. Enter a descriptive policy name:

    Anzenna Browser Extension Policy
  2. Click Next to advance to configuration settings

5. Add Extension Settings​

  1. Click Configuration settings to access policy details

  2. Click Add settings to begin adding extensions

  3. In the search field, type:

    extension

  4. From the results, select Microsoft Edge > Extensions

  5. Choose Control which extensions are installed silently

  6. Click Close to confirm selection

6. Configure Installation URL​

  1. Toggle the setting to Enabled

  2. In the extension list field, paste the Anzenna-supplied installation link

    The link format includes:

    • Extension ID
    • Update URL
    • Configuration parameters

    Example format (use your actual link from support):

    <extension-id>;https://anzenna.ai/update-url
  3. Click Next to proceed

7. Assign Policy to Devices​

  1. Under Assignments, select target devices

    Options:

    • Add all devices - Deploy to entire organization
    • Add groups - Deploy to specific device groups
    • Add filters - Use dynamic filters for targeting
  2. Click Next to finalize deployment

8. Review and Create​

  1. Review all configuration settings

  2. Click Create to deploy the policy

Automatic Deployment

The extension deploys automatically to all assigned devices during their next Intune policy sync (typically every 8 hours, or on device restart).

Verifying Deployment​

Check Extension Installation​

  1. On a managed device, open Microsoft Edge

  2. Navigate to:

    edge://extensions

  3. Confirm Anzenna appears in the installed extensions list

  4. Verify it shows "Installed by your organization"

Check Policy Application​

  1. Navigate to:

    edge://policy

  2. Search for ExtensionInstallForcelist

  3. Verify the Anzenna extension ID appears in the policy list

  4. Confirm the installation URL matches what you configured

Monitoring Deployment Status​

In Intune Admin Center​

  1. Go to Devices > Configuration

  2. Click on your Anzenna Browser Extension Policy

  3. View the Device status tab to see:

    • Number of devices with policy applied
    • Success/failure rates
    • Deployment timeline

Generate Reports​

  1. Navigate to Reports > Assignment status

  2. Filter by your Anzenna policy

  3. Export data for documentation or troubleshooting

Troubleshooting​

Extension Not Installing​

Extension doesn't appear after policy sync:

  • Verify devices are enrolled in Intune
  • Check device compliance status

  • Ensure Microsoft Edge is installed and up to date

  • Confirm assignment includes the target devices

  • Force a policy sync: Settings > Accounts > Access work or school > Sync

Policy Not Applying​

Policy shows as failed or pending:

  • Check device connectivity to Intune

  • Verify Windows version compatibility (10/11 required)

  • Review Intune diagnostic logs
  • Ensure no conflicting policies exist

  • Check that extension URL is correctly formatted

Installation URL Issues​

Invalid URL errors:

  • Contact Anzenna support to verify URL format

  • Ensure URL is complete and unmodified
  • Check for extra spaces or line breaks

  • Verify URL accessibility from corporate network

Configuration Details​

Policy Type​

  • Profile Type: Settings Catalog

  • Platform: Windows 10 and later

Extension Control Method​

  • Setting: Control which extensions are installed silently

  • Path: Microsoft Edge > Extensions

  • Enforcement: Force install, user cannot disable

Sync Frequency​

  • Standard Intune policy sync: Every 8 hours
  • Manual sync: User-initiated or MDM command
  • On device restart: Immediate policy check

Best Practices​

  1. Test with pilot group - Deploy to IT department first

  2. Document custom URL - Save the installation link securely

  3. Monitor deployment progress - Review Intune reports daily during rollout

  4. Communicate with users - Inform teams about the new extension

  5. Plan for updates - Extension updates automatically via policy

  6. Set up alerts - Configure Intune alerts for policy failures

  7. Regular audits - Quarterly review of extension deployment status

Policy Management​

Updating the Extension​

The extension auto-updates through the update URL. No policy changes needed for updates.

Removing the Extension​

To uninstall:

  1. Delete or disable the Intune policy

  2. Devices will remove extension on next sync

  3. Or reassign policy to exclude specific devices

Modifying Configuration​

  1. Edit the existing policy in Intune
  2. Update the installation URL if needed
  3. Changes apply on next device sync

User Impact​

What Users Experience​

  • Extension installs silently without user action

  • No browser restart required (in most cases)

  • Extension icon appears in Edge toolbar

  • Extension managed by organization (cannot be disabled)

User Notifications​

  • Edge may show "New extension added by your organization"

  • Notification dismisses automatically
  • No user interaction required

Security and Compliance​

  • Extension installed via trusted enterprise policy

  • Users cannot disable or remove extension

  • Extension respects all Intune compliance policies

  • Data transmitted securely to Anzenna platform

  • Meets enterprise security requirements

Need help? Contact

Anzenna Support

for your custom installation URL and deployment assistance.