RestrictBackgroundFetchFromServiceWorkerEnabled

Restrict Background Fetch API when called from a Service Worker

Supported versions

  • Windows: ≥ 149
  • macOS: ≥ 149
  • Android: ≥ 149
  • iOS: Not supported

Description

This policy controls whether background fetch requests from Service Workers are restricted. If a feature that downloads files in the background is affected, this policy may be relevant.

If you enable this policy or don't configure it, the restriction is active, and background fetch requests from Service Worker contexts may be blocked.

If you disable this policy, the restriction is bypassed, allowing Service Workers to make background fetch requests.

This policy is temporary and will be removed after Microsoft Edge version 152.

Supported features

  • Can be mandatory: Yes
  • Can be recommended: No
  • Dynamic Policy Refresh: Yes
  • Per Profile: Yes
  • Applies to a profile that is signed in with a Microsoft account: No

Data type

  • Boolean

Windows information and settings

Group Policy (ADMX) info

  • GP unique name: RestrictBackgroundFetchFromServiceWorkerEnabled
  • GP name: Restrict Background Fetch API when called from a Service Worker
  • GP path (Mandatory): Administrative Templates/Microsoft Edge
  • GP path (Recommended): N/A
  • GP ADMX file name: MSEdge.admx

Example value

Enabled

Registry settings

  • Path (Mandatory): SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
  • Path (Recommended): N/A
  • Value name: RestrictBackgroundFetchFromServiceWorkerEnabled
  • Value type: REG_DWORD

Example registry value

0x00000001

Mac information and settings

  • Preference Key name: RestrictBackgroundFetchFromServiceWorkerEnabled
  • Example value:
<true/>

Android information and settings

  • Preference Key name: RestrictBackgroundFetchFromServiceWorkerEnabled
  • Example value:
true

See also