Deploy Companion Mode for Google Chrome using GPO

Use this guide to deploy the Connect app and Connect extension for Companion Mode in Google Chrome on Windows devices using Group Policy Object (GPO).

Before you begin

• Download the Connect for Windows .msi file from Linewize Filter by going to Configuration > Agents Download, then select Download for Windows (.msi) for school IT admins.
• Copy and note your Download URL from Linewize Filter by going to Configuration > Agents Download, then select Copy Download URL.
• Set up Companion Mode .

Install Windows ADMX template

1. Check whether Windows ADMX is already installed.
• Check C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions for Windows ADMX files.
• Check C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US for the corresponding ADML files.
2. Add the ADMX files to: \\<your_domain>\sysvol\<your_domain>\Policies\PolicyDefinitions
3. Add the ADML files to: \\<your_domain>\sysvol\<your_domain>\Policies\PolicyDefinitions\en-US

Deploy Qoria ADMX template

1. In Linewize Filter, go to Configuration > Agents Download.
2. Select Download ADMX.
3. Add the Qoria ADMX file to: \\<your_domain>\sysvol\<your_domain>\Policies\PolicyDefinitions
4. Add the Qoria ADML file to: \\<your_domain>\sysvol\<your_domain>\Policies\PolicyDefinitions\en-US
5. Open Group Policy Management.
6. Expand your chosen Forest and Domain.
7. Right-click on Group Policy Objects and select New.
8. Enter a name for the new GPO, then select OK.
9. Right-click the new GPO, then select Edit.
10. Go to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates.
11. Go to Qoria > Application.
12. Select each setting, turn it on and add the required values:

      Tip

    Copy the Device ID or Pre-shared Key from Linewize Filter by going to Configuration > Agent Downloads, then selecting Copy Device ID or Copy Preshared Key.

1. Device ID: Add your school’s Linewize Filter Device ID.

     Note

   If your school uses Multi-Device Management, enter only the Parent Device ID.

2. Device Region: Select the region associated with your Linewize Filter Appliance from the dropdown.
3. Enable UPN: When you turn this on, Connect uses the User Principal Name (UPN) for enrolment. When you turn this off, Connect uses the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) account name instead.
4. Pre-shared Key: Add your school’s Linewize Filter Device Key.
13. Close the Group Policy Management Editor after changing all settings.
14. Link the GPO to your managed devices. The changes will deploy to the appropriate devices and users on your network.

Deploy the Connect app

1. Open Group Policy Management Editor.
2. Go to Computer Configuration > Policies > Software Settings.
3. Right-click Software Installation and then select New > Package...
4. Locate the Connect for Windows .msi file on your device or shared drive, then select Open and Yes.
5. Select Assigned, then select OK.
6. Restart your devices to applythe policy assignment updates for Linewize Connect.

Deploy the Connect extension

1. Open Group Policy Management.
2. Expand your chosen Forest and Domain.
3. Right-click on Group Policy Objects and select New.
4. Enter a name for the new GPO, then select OK.
5. Right-click the new GPO, then select Edit.
6. Select Configure extension management settings, then select Enabled.
7. On the Options: Configure extension management settings dialog enter
   

   {"ifinpabiejbjobcphhaomiifjibpkjlf": {"installation_mode": "force_installed","override_update_url": true,"update_url": "https://download.qoria.com/browser/APPLIANCEID","toolbar_pin": "force_pinned"}}

8. Select Apply, then OK.

9. Add all the policies listed in the Google Chrome Browser Policies .
10. Select the GPO from the list, go to the Security Filtering section to include groups, users, or computers that should apply to the GPO, then select Add.

Test Browser Policies

1. Go to Google Chrome and in the address bar type:

   chrome://policy

2. Confirm that all policies are listed.