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Standardizing Browser Homepages across multiple OS platformsSolved

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3 days ago

Hi everyone, I’m currently managing a fleet of Windows, macOS, and Android devices through Hexnode. Our marketing team wants us to set a specific corporate landing page as the default homepage on all company-issued devices to ensure consistent branding and quick access to resources.

So, is there a way to push a uniform homepage URL to Microsoft Edge (Windows), Safari/Chrome (macOS), and Chrome (Android) simultaneously, or do I need to configure them individually? Any scripts or configuration profiles you can share would be a huge help!

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kylian_parker

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3 days ago

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Hello, @ethan_ ! Standardizing the browser experience across different operating systems is a common requirement, and Hexnode offers specific workflows for each platform to ensure your corporate landing page is front and center.

Here is the breakdown of how to achieve this for Windows, macOS, and Android:

Windows (Microsoft Edge)

To standardize the homepage on Windows devices, you can utilize a PowerShell script executed via the Hexnode portal.

- Workflow: Navigate to Admin > Scripts > Windows and upload the PowerShell script.

- Action: Deploy the script to your target devices. This will modify the registry or browser settings to lock the homepage URL.

Check out our help documentation for obtaining the script to set Edge homepage on Windows.

macOS (Safari/Chrome)

For macOS, the configuration is handled via a .plist XML file uploaded as a Custom Configuration profile.

- Preparation: Create a .plist file containing the following key-pair:

XML

<key>HomepageLocation</key>

<string>https://yourhomepage.com</string>

- Deployment:
  1. Go to the Policies tab.
  2. Navigate to macOS > Deployed Resources > Custom Configuration.
  3. Upload your .plist file and assign the policy to your target Mac devices.

Android (Google Chrome)

For Android devices, we utilize App Configurations to push settings directly into the Chrome browser managed by Hexnode.

- Workflow:

1. Navigate to Policies > Android > App Management > App Configurations.

2. Click Add new configuration and select Chrome.

3. Locate the “Homepage” or “Home Page URL” parameter and enter your desired URL.

4. Save and associate the policy with your Android devices.

By applying these three methods, your devices will automatically redirect to your specified URL upon opening their respective browsers.

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