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ForceLegacyDefaultReferrerPolicy

Use a default referrer policy of no-referrer-when-downgrade.

Supported on:

  • Google Chrome (Linux, Mac, Windows) from version 80 to version 87
  • Google ChromeOS (Google ChromeOS) from version 80 to version 87
  • Description:

    This enterprise policy is for short-term adaptation and will be removed in Google Chrome version 88.

    Chrome's default referrer policy is being strengthened from its current value of no-referrer-when-downgrade to the more secure strict-origin-when-cross-origin through a gradual rollout targeting Chrome 85 stable.

    Before the rollout, this enterprise policy will have no effect. After the rollout, when this enterprise policy is enabled, Chrome's default referrer policy will be set to its previous value of no-referrer-when-downgrade.

    This enterprise policy is disabled by default.

    • true = Use a default referrer policy of no-referrer-when-downgrade
    • false = Do not use a default referrer policy of no-referrer-when-downgrade

    Supported features:

    • Dynamic Policy Refresh : Yes
    • Per Profile : No

    Data type:

    Boolean Windows:REG_DWORD

    Windows registry location:

    Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ForceLegacyDefaultReferrerPolicy
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    Mac/Linux preference name:

    ForceLegacyDefaultReferrerPolicy
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    Example value (Windows):

    0x00000000
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    Example value (Linux):

    false
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    Example value (Mac):

    <false />
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