Enable the Web Control plug-in from the browser on a client system

Depending on settings, you must manually enable the Web Control plug-in to be notified about web-based threats when browsing and searching.

Before you begin

The Web Control module must be enabled in the settings.

Plug-ins are also called extensions in Edge, Chromium Edge, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and add-ons in Internet Explorer.

When you first start Edge, Chromium Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Firefox you might be prompted to enable plug-ins. For the latest information, see KB87568.

Task

Depending on the browser, enable the plug-in

Edge	If the Web Control extension isn't enabled automatically: From the menu, select Extensions. Click the Endpoint Security Web Control toggle switch to On.
Chromium Edge	When prompted, click Enable extension. If Chromium Edge doesn't prompt you to enable the Web Control extension, enable it manually: From the menu, select Extensions. Click the Endpoint Security Web Control toggle switch to On.
Chrome	If Chrome doesn't prompt you to enable the Web Control plug-in, enable it manually: Click Settings → Extensions. Click Enable to activate Web Control.
Firefox	If Firefox doesn't prompt you to enable the Web Control add-on, enable it manually: From the menu, select Add-ons → Extensions. Click Enable to activate Web Control.
Internet Explorer	When prompted, click Enable. If more than one plug-in is available, click Choose add-ons, then click Enable for the Web Control toolbar. To enable it manually, from the menu, select Manage Add-ons, select Endpoint Security Web Control, then click Enable. Note In Internet Explorer, if you disable the Web Control toolbar, you are prompted to also disable the Web Control plug-in. If policy settings prevent uninstalling or disabling the plug-in, the Web Control plug-in remains enabled even though the toolbar isn't visible.