How to deploy NordPass extension through Microsoft Intune

Introduction

This article explains how to deploy the NordPass browser extension through Microsoft Intune across your organization. 

By managing the NordPass extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers, you can ensure consistent, secure, and seamless password management for all users while simplifying IT administration.

 

Here's what to do

Chrome and Edge browsers

  1. Open the Intune Admin Center and go to “Devices”.
  2. Select “Configuration” under the Manage devices section.

    Microsoft Intune admin center, Windows | Configuration page, with Configuration under Manage devices outlined in red in the left menu
     
  3. Click "Create", then select "New policy".

    Intune Policies toolbar with the Create menu open and New Policy outlined in red
     
  4. Choose Windows 10 and later as the platform.
  5. Select “Settings catalog” as the profile type, then click "Create".
  6. Enter a name for the profile and click "Next".
    Note: It is recommended to include the browser name in the profile name.  
  7. Click "Add settings".

    Create profile Configuration settings step in Intune with the + Add settings link outlined in red
     
  8. Choose the appropriate browser:
    • For Chrome:
      • Select “Google”, then “Google Chrome”.
      • Click “Extensions”.
      • Choose “Configure the list of force-installed apps and extensions”.

        Intune Settings picker, Extensions subcategory, with Configure the list of force-installed apps and extensions outlined in red
         
    • For Edge:
      • Select “Microsoft Edge”, and click “Extensions”.
      • Choose “Control which extensions are installed silently”.

        Intune Settings picker, Extensions subcategory, with Control which extensions are installed silently outlined in red
         
  9. Enable the selected setting using the toggle button.

    Create profile, Google Chrome > Extensions, with the Configure the list of force-installed apps and extensions toggle set to Enabled and outlined in red
     
  10. In the value field, enter the following line:

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Create profile, Google Chrome > Extensions, with the value field containing the NordPass extension ID and update URL outlined in red
 

  1. Click "Next".
  2. On the Scope tags tab, click "Next" without making changes.
  3. In Assignments, click "Add all devices", then click "Next"
    .
    Create profile Assignments step with the + Add all devices button outlined in red under Included groups
     
  4. Review the configuration and click "Create".

 

Deploy the NordPass extension for the Firefox browser

  1. Download the Firefox ADMX template from GitHub.
  2. Open the Intune Admin Center and go to “Devices”.
  3. Select “Windows”, then click “Configuration”.
  4. Click "Import ADMX", then select "Import".

    Intune Import ADMX tab with the + Import button outlined in red
     
  5. Upload the required ADMX and ADML files (for example, mozilla.admx and mozilla.adml), then click "Next".

    Note: Upload both mozilla.admx and firefox.admx files. Repeat the process if additional languages are needed.  
     
  6. Review the information and click "Create".
  1. Click "Create", then choose "New policy".

    Intune Policies toolbar with the Create menu open and New Policy outlined in red
     
  2. Select Windows 10 and later as the platform.
  3. Choose Templates for the profile type and select “Imported Administrative Templates (preview)”.
  4. Click "Create".
  5. Enter a name for the profile and click "Next".
    Note: It is recommended to include the browser name in the profile name.
  6. Navigate to “Mozilla” then “Firefox”.
  7. Select “Extensions” then “Extensions to install”.

    Create profile Administrative Templates settings under Computer Configuration > Mozilla > Firefox > Extensions, with Extensions to Install outlined in red
     
  8. Enable the setting and enter the following URL in the text field:
    https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/latest/nordpass-password-management/latest.xpi  
  9. Click "OK".
  10. On the Scope tags tab, click "Next".
  11. In Assignments, click "Add all devices", then click "Next".

    Create profile Assignments step with the + Add all devices button outlined in red under Included groups
     
  12. Review the information and click "Create"

 

Additional tips

  • Use separate configuration profiles for each browser to simplify management.
  • Clearly name each profile to make browser identification easier.
  • Allow time for Intune policy synchronization before verifying extension deployment.

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