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Summary
- Edge for Business policy management will support configuration for macOS, iOS, and Android in the Edge management service.
- This enhancement will streamline cross-platform policy management and promote consistent browser governance.
- Admins can manage policies for multiple platforms, while existing Windows configuration policies remain unchanged.
- No immediate action is required; however, review and update policies post-rollout if necessary.
- The change has implications for admins and includes new features affecting user experience.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 31 Jan 2026
Release End: 01 Feb 2026
Services: Edge
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
1/14/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
Microsoft is expanding Edge for Business policy management in the Edge management service. In addition to existing Windows policy configurations, organizations will be able to configure Edge for Business policies for macOS, iOS, and Android devices in one place. This enhancement will streamline cross‑platform policy management and support more consistent browser governance across devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 522536.
When this will happen
- Public Preview (Worldwide): We began rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late January 2026 and expect to complete by early February 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Admins who manage Microsoft Edge for Business using the Edge management service
- Organizations deploying Edge on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android
What will happen:
- You will be able to configure Edge for Business policies for macOS, iOS, and Android directly in the Edge management service.
- Existing Windows configuration policies remain unchanged.
- You can edit an existing Windows configuration policy or create new policies that target multiple platforms:
- Some policy settings will continue to apply only to Windows devices.
- No user impact unless your organization deploys new or updated policies.
What you can do to prepare
No action is required before rollout. After the feature becomes available:
- Review existing configuration policies and update them if you want to apply settings to macOS, iOS, or Android.
- Update internal admin documentation if you manage Edge policies across platforms.
- Learn more about configuration policies in the Edge management service.
Learn more: Get started with configuration policies | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.