Web Browser Extension says it is Blocked By Administrator

Summary

Troubleshooting when you getting an error stating a Chrome Browser Extension has been blocked by administrator.

Body

Issue

When trying to install a web browser extension it says that it is blocked by the administrator and will now allow to add to Chrome.

 

Environment

  • Google Chrome

 

Information

Web Extensions must first be approved by IT Security and then whitelisted before they can installed on any web browsers that are syncing to GRCC Google accounts.

Check the Knowledge Article listing Approved and Unapproved Web Browser Extensions to determine the best resolution.

 

Resolution

Extension has not been reviewed

  1. Submit a Chrome Web Extension Review

 

Extension has been approved

Alternatively

If the extension is on the approved list and is still showing as blocked by administrator your machine may be in need to some updates. If your computer has been off campus for longer than a month, new group policies will need to be applied which can only be done by connecting to GRCC Secure for a minimum of 15 minutes.

 

Details

Details

Article ID: 1851
Created
Sat 3/20/21 4:00 PM
Modified
Fri 6/14/24 7:17 AM