Microsoft Entra ID · Developer & Technical
Edge Administrator
Manage all aspects of Microsoft Edge including policies, settings, and enterprise configurations.
Scope: Enterprise Microsoft Edge browser administration and policy management
Permissions
- Manage Edge browser policies
- Configure Edge for Business settings
- Manage site lists
- Configure IE mode settings
- Manage extension policies
- View Edge usage analytics
Common use cases
- Edge browser policy configuration
- IE mode site list management
- Extension approval and blocking
- Browser security configuration
- Enterprise browser management
Best practices
- Define browser security policies
- Manage IE mode site lists carefully
- Review and approve extensions
- Monitor browser compliance
- Document policy configurations
Security considerations
- Browser policies affect security posture
- Extension policies prevent malicious add-ons
- IE mode has security implications
- Monitor browser security settings
Common questions
When should I assign the Edge Administrator role?
Assign Edge Administrator when you need to: Edge browser policy configuration; IE mode site list management; Extension approval and blocking; Browser security configuration; and Enterprise browser management. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Edge Administrator role do?
The Edge Administrator role grants permissions including: Manage Edge browser policies; Configure Edge for Business settings; Manage site lists; Configure IE mode settings; Manage extension policies; and View Edge usage analytics. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Edge Administrator role?
Key considerations when assigning Edge Administrator: Browser policies affect security posture; Extension policies prevent malicious add-ons; IE mode has security implications; and Monitor browser security settings. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.