Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
Verified with Microsoft Edge 152.0.4191.53 — updated on July 10, 2026
Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
Path in the GPO console
Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Microsoft Edge Description
This policy controls which URLs are blocked from loading in InPrivate mode in Microsoft Edge. Administrators can specify a list of URL patterns that are blocked when users browse in InPrivate mode. For information about the supported URL pattern format, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2095322. If both 'InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist' (Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.) and 'InPrivateModeUrlAllowlist' (Allow access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.) are configured, the allowlist takes precedence. - URLs that match the allowlist are allowed. - URLs that match the blocklist but not the allowlist are blocked. - URLs that match neither list follow the behavior defined by the general 'URLBlocklist' (Block access to a list of URLs) and 'URLAllowlist' (Define a list of allowed URLs) policies. If 'InPrivateModeUrlAllowlist' is configured and this policy is not configured, only URLs on the allowlist can be opened in InPrivate mode. If 'InPrivateModeAvailability' (Configure InPrivate mode availability) is set to disallow (value 1) and 'InPrivateModeUrlAllowlist' is configured, InPrivate mode is available only for URLs that match the allowlist. This policy applies only to InPrivate mode. To block URLs across all browsing modes, use 'URLBlocklist'. This policy supports up to 1000 entries. Example value: example.com https://ssl.server.com hosting.com/bad_path https://server:8080/path .exact.hostname.com file://* custom_scheme:* *
Registry
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Export Builder
BETAConfigure the state, scope and options, then generate .reg, PowerShell, Intune and SCCM outputs — or add the setting to a multi-setting collection.
These exports write the registry — this is not a managed GPO. ⓘ
Applying both scopes creates an ambiguous configuration (computer takes precedence over user). Only do this intentionally.
.reg file
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Exported from gporais.com
; Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
; State: Enabled
; Scope: Computer (HKLM)
; Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist]
; List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.More formats (PowerShell, Intune, SCCM)
PowerShell
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.Intune XML
No direct Policy CSP / OMA-URI mapping for this policy. Use the Intune Remediation tab, or ingest the ADMX in Intune.Intune Remediation
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
# HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist: List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.
# No testable registry values are available for this state.
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.SCCM scripts
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
# SCCM Configuration Item guidance:
# Create a Configuration Item of type "Setting: Script".
# Discovery script: use the Detection script below.
# Remediation script: use the Remediation script below.
# Compliance rule: the Discovery script output equals 'Compliant'.
# === Detection script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
function Test-RegistryValue {
param(
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Path,
[Parameter(Mandatory = $true)][string]$Name,
[object]$Expected,
[ValidateSet('String', 'DWord', 'MultiString')][string]$Kind = 'String',
[switch]$Absent
)
try {
$item = Get-ItemProperty -LiteralPath $Path -Name $Name -ErrorAction Stop
} catch {
return $Absent.IsPresent
}
if ($Absent.IsPresent) { return $false }
$actual = $item.$Name
if ($Kind -eq 'DWord') { return ([int64]$actual) -eq ([int64]$Expected) }
if ($Kind -eq 'MultiString') {
$actualValues = @($actual)
$expectedValues = @($Expected)
if ($actualValues.Count -ne $expectedValues.Count) { return $false }
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $expectedValues.Count; $i++) {
if ([string]$actualValues[$i] -ne [string]$expectedValues[$i]) { return $false }
}
return $true
}
return [string]$actual -eq [string]$Expected
}
# HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist: List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.
# No testable registry values are available for this state.
Write-Output 'Non-compliant'
exit 1
# === Remediation script ===
# Exported from gporais.com
# Policy: Block access to a list of URLs in InPrivate mode.
# State: Enabled
# Scope: Computer (HKLM)
# Supported on: Microsoft Edge version 147, Windows 7 or later
$path = 'HKLM:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\InPrivateModeUrlBlocklist'
New-Item -Path $path -Force | Out-Null
# List values: enter one value per line in the builder UI.Building a multi-setting collection? Add this setting and generate combined .reg / PowerShell / GPO scripts.