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This extension helps you create browser automations in Edge Chromium. You can install this extension in multiple ways, as shown below:
Install from UiPath Studio
- Access the Tools page from the Studio Backstage View. The extensions you can install are visible in this page.
- Click the Edge button. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. The extension is now installed.
- Click Enable extension in the Edge Chromium confirmation pop-up. The extension is now enabled.
Install from the Studio Installer
- Run the UiPathStudio.msi installer and navigate to the Installation Details section.
- Switch to the Advanced tab and select UiPath extension for Edge Chromium.
- Click Install. Studio setup continues while also installing the extension for Edge.
Install from the Command Prompt
- Make sure all instances of Edge are closed.
- You can install the extension for the current user by running the following command:
C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\SetupExtensions.exe /edge-chromium
Alternatively, using administrator privileges, you can install the extension for all users on the target machine with the following command:
C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\SetupExtensions.exe /edge-enterprise
- Start the Edge browser and click the Add Extension button. The extension is now installed and activated.
Install from Group Policy
You can also install the UiPath Extension for Edge by using Group Policies. This method silently installs the extension and enables it, without requiring user confirmation.
This installation method requires that the target machine has access to the Edge Web Store (https://edge.microsoft.com/extensionwebstorebase/v1/crx
).
To install via policy, perform the following steps:
- In the ExtensionInstallForceList policy, add
hfmfadgldlfpdagjlglajpeppomelhnm;https://edge.microsoft.com/extensionwebstorebase/v1/crx
. - In the NativeMessagingAllowList policy, add
com.uipath.chromenativemsg_v2
. - On the target machine, install the UiPath Extension for Edge with administrator privileges using the following command:
C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\SetupExtensions.exe /edge-chromium-policyglobal
Uninstalling
The UiPath Extension for Edge can be uninstalled using the following command:
C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\SetupExtensions.exe /edge-chromium-cleanup
Troubleshooting
Your system administrator might have configured Group Policies that prevent the UiPath Extension for Edge from working. To enable it, please follow the instructions from the Group Policies page.
Support for IE Mode
As of v2020.10, the Edge Extension offers support for automating in Edge IE Mode. Also, Java Applets and ActiveX are supported in IE mode.
Updated 12 months ago