Deploy Companion Mode for Microsoft Edge using Intune

Use this guide to deploy the Connect app, Authentication agent, and Connect extension for Companion Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows devices using Microsoft Intune.

Before you begin

• Set up Companion Mode.
• Assign the devices to a Microsoft Intune group or use an existing group.
• Turn off Sidebar Access in Microsoft Intune under Settings Catalog > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge - Default Settings (users can override) > Show Hubs Sidebar > Disabled.
• 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.
• Contact Linewize Support for your school’s Authentication Agent file.
• Copy and note your Download URL from Linewize Filter by going to Configuration > Agents Download, then select Copy Download URL.
• Only use the Download URL from the Parent Device if you have multiple Linewize Filter Appliances.

Deploy the Connect app and Authentication agent

1. In the Microsoft Intune admin center, go to Apps > All apps.
2. Select + Add on the toolbar.
3. Select Line-of-business app from the App type dropdown, then select Next.
4. On the App information tab, select Select app package file.
5. Locate the Connect for Windows .msi file on your device or shared drive, then select OK.
6. The Name, Description and App Version fields should autofill on the App information tab. Review the details.
7. In the Publisher field, enter “Qoria” then select Next.
8. Review the settings on the Review + create tab, then select Create.
9. Repeat steps 2 - 7 for the Linewize Authentication agent .msi file.

Deploy the Connect extension 

1. Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center and go to Devices > Configuration profiles.
2. Select + Create profile.
   

   Tip

   If you already have a policy for Browser extensions, copy it and edit the scope of your old policy to exclude your test devices. Add your test devices to the new policy and the settings below.

3. Select Windows 10 and later from the Platform dropdown.
4. Select Settings Catalog from the Profile type dropdown, then select Create.
5. On the Basics tab, enter “Linewize Companion Mode Edge Policies” in the Name field (required), then select Next.
6. On the Configuration settings tab, Select Add settings.
7. Go to Microsoft Edge > Extensions.
8. Select the following policy checkboxes:
   • Control which extensions are installed silently
   • Configure extension and user script install sources
9. Close the Settings picker.
10. Select the Control which extensions are installed silently toggle on the Configurations tab.
11. In the box, enter ifinpabiejbjobcphhaomiifjibpkjlf;https://download.qoria.com/browser/APPLIANCEID
    

    Important

    Replace https://download.qoria.com/browser/APPLIANCEID with the Download URL you copied earlier in the Before you begin section. Make sure APPLIANCEID matches your Linewize Filter Appliance Device ID.

12. Select the Configure extension and user script install sources toggle on the Configuration settings tab.
13. In the box, enter https://download.qoria.com/browser/* 
14. On the Configuration settings tab, select Next.
15. On the Scope tags tab, select Next.
16. On the Assignments tab, below Included Groups, select Add groups.
17. On the Select groups to include panel, enter the group name in the Search field where the software needs to be installed.
18. Select the group checkbox, then select Next.
19. On the Review + Create tab, select Create.