# Browser Lockdown

Last Updated On: 27 Jul 2026  
3 minutes read

Lock Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge into kiosk mode, restricted to a predefined list of trusted sites.

## Understanding Browser Lockdown

Legacy browsers still power legacy applications, but they need tighter guardrails.

### What it does

Internet Explorer, due to its outdated plugins, is susceptible to security risks — yet many businesses still rely on it for legacy applications. Restricting its access to trusted websites is essential to mitigating those risks.

**Browser Lockdown** in Endpoint Central MSP enables kiosk mode in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, restricting users to a predefined list of websites. Administrators can use this to control and limit online access, so users only visit authorized sites.

## Implementing Browser Lockdown

Pick a browser, define the site allowlist, and roll it out.

### Create and deploy a Browser Lockdown policy

1. Open the Endpoint Central MSP console and go to **Browsers → Policies → Browser Lockdown**.
2. Click **Create Policy**.
3. Select the browser to enable in kiosk mode.
4. Enter the websites or [website groups](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/browser-security/create-web-groups.html#website-groups) end users should have access to.
5. Click **Save** to save the policy as a draft, or **Save & Publish** to publish it.
6. [Deploy](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/browser-security/policy-deployment.html) the policy with the computers or groups where web-application access should be restricted.

![Browser Lockdown policy configuration screen.](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/browser-lockdown.png)

Configuring the Browser Lockdown policy.

## Related

- [Creating Website Groups](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/browser-security/create-web-groups.html)
- [Policy Deployment](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/browser-security/policy-deployment.html)
- [Browser Security FAQ](https://www.manageengine.com/desktop-management-msp/help/browser-security/browser-faq.html)