check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
To better align with user expectations, site permissions are changing to look and work both in context on a website that is requesting permissions and when navigating to permissions from Settings. On a website that is requesting permissions, there are changes to the Omnibox and the Page Info dialog and permissions will be easier to see and modify in Settings.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-13
updated:
2026-03-05
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Edge is updating its site permissions interface to provide a clearer and more intuitive experience, with improvements in the Omnibox and Page Info dialog for easier management and navigation of permission requests.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
Changes to the site permissions user interface may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous layout, leading to potential mismanagement of permissions and security settings.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/enterprise, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-improvements-to-site-permissions-user/td-p/123456
Permission Management
Users may inadvertently grant or deny permissions due to the new interface, resulting in functionality issues on websites that rely on specific permissions, impacting user experience.
- roles: End Users, Web Developers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/enterprise, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/discussions/microsoft-edge-improvements-to-site-permissions-user/td-p/123456
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-03-05 | RM Release | March CY2026 | April CY2026 |
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