# Browser Lockdown

## Table of contents

- [Understanding Browser Lockdown](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/browser-security/browser-lockdown.html#lockdown)
- [Implementing Browser Lockdown](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/browser-security/browser-lockdown.html#implement)

## Understanding Browser Lockdown

Internet Explorer, due to its outdated plugins, is susceptible to security risks. Many businesses still rely on it for legacy applications. To mitigate these risks, restricting Internet Explorer's access to trusted websites is essential. Browser Lockdown in Endpoint Central enables kiosk mode in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, restricting users to a predefined list of websites. Administrators can use this feature to control and limit online access, ensuring that users only visit authorized sites.

## Implementing Browser Lockdown

Endpoint Central helps to exercise stringent access restrictions to Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, and allow users to access only the trusted websites. Follow the steps given below to configure the browser lockdown settings:

1. Open Endpoint Central console and navigate to **Browsers -> Policies -> Browser Lockdown**.
2. Click **Create Policy**.
3. Select the browser to be enabled in kiosk mode.
4. Enter the websites or the [website groups](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/browser-security/create-web-groups.html#website-groups) that you want to provide access to the end users.
5. Click on **Save** to save the policy as a draft, or click on **Save & Publish** to publish the policy.
6. [Associate](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/browser-security/policy-deployment.html#deploy) the policy to computers/groups of computers in which you want to restrict access to web-applications.

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

If you have any further questions, please refer to our [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/browser-security/browser-faq.html#restrictfaq) section for more information.