Administrators use the InternetExplorerIntegrationSiteList policy to point Edge to an XML file that maps URLs to IE mode and, subsequently, to specific security zones. A typical entry:
You can also add trusted sites in Edge using Internet Options:
If that site requires ActiveX, it must also be added to the Trusted Sites zone via the Security_HKLM_only_Trusted_Sites policy. edge add trusted sites
If you encounter issues adding trusted sites in Edge, try:
In an era where web security is paramount, browsers are designed to be cautious. Microsoft Edge, by default, employs strict security protocols to protect your computer from malicious websites, pop-ups, and unauthorized downloads. Please follow these best practices: Adding a site
Press the Windows Key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app.
While adding sites solves functionality issues, it reduces your security posture. Please follow these best practices: a trusted site can be compromised.
Adding a site as "trusted" tells your computer that the source is reliable, allowing it to bypass certain security restrictions—such as script blocking or download prompts—so the site can function as intended. How to Add Trusted Sites in Microsoft Edge (Windows)
From a security engineering perspective, adding a site to a legacy “Trusted Sites” zone is a dangerous anachronism. The original IE model assumed that “trusted” meant “benign.” But in a world of cross-site scripting (XSS) and supply chain attacks, a trusted site can be compromised.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page until you see the Exclusions section. Click on the link that says Add or remove exclusions .