Add Trusted Sites To Edge |verified| May 2026

Note: This setting is managed through the Windows Internet Options control panel, as Edge inherits the OS security zones.

How to Add Trusted Sites to Microsoft Edge (for Legacy & Modern Sites) add trusted sites to edge

By default, Microsoft Edge (Chromium version) is highly secure and restricts certain active content (like ActiveX, Java, or legacy scripts) for modern browsing. However, if you are accessing an older internal business application, an intranet portal, or a specific site that requires local permissions, you may need to add it to the Trusted Sites zone. Note: This setting is managed through the Windows