How to Enable or Disable “Add Profile” in Microsoft Edge Let’s talk about Microsoft Edge profiles. They’re a great feature for separating work, personal, and testing environments, making multitasking easier. However, they can become a security risk in shared or managed environments. In this video, we'll show you how to enable or disable the “Add Profile” option in Microsoft Edge using the Windows Registry and PowerShell. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub for more tech content like this. How to Configure the “Add Profile” Feature in Microsoft Edge Let’s start with the Registry Editor, a direct and reliable method for changing this setting manually or as part of a quick deployment. This method is ideal for devices where Group Policy isn’t available, such as Windows 11 Home, or for small-scale deployments managed by local administrators. Here’s how to do it: Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter. Navigate to this path: If the Edge key doesn’t exist, right-click the Microsoft folder, choose New > Key, and name it Edge. Inside the Edge key, right-click on the right pane and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it: BrowserAddProfileEnabled Double-click it, then set its value to 0 to disable adding new profiles, or 1 to re-enable profile creation. Close the Registry Editor and restart Microsoft Edge, or reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Now, if you prefer automation or need to deploy this change to multiple machines, PowerShell is the way to go. The PowerShell method creates or modifies the same registry key but does so through commands—ideal for script-based rollouts or remote administration. To disable the Add Profile option, open PowerShell as an administrator and run the following command: To re-enable it, use this command: Since these involve precise syntax and line breaks, we’ve included the full script and copy-ready code on our blog—just check the link in the description for that walkthrough. Additional Considerations Before we end today’s video, here are some important notes when modifying Edge profile behavior: Disabling the ability to add new profiles doesn’t affect Windows logins. Users can still sign into Windows with separate Microsoft accounts. Existing profiles will remain accessible unless other restrictions are specifically configured. Microsoft Edge’s Kiosk mode already locks down profile creation and switching, making it ideal for public or single-purpose devices. The change affects all profile management UI areas, so users won’t see the option to add new profiles anywhere. And that’s it! You now know how to enable or disable the “Add profile” option in Microsoft Edge. For large-scale or multi-device deployments, PowerShell automation is the most efficient approach. But for quick, local changes, the Registry method offers a fast, reliable solution compatible with all Windows 11 editions. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to enable or disable the “Add Profile” option in Microsoft Edge, linked in the description below