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Configure Prisma Access Browser Browser Customization Controls
Prisma Access Browser
Browser Customization ControlsConfigure browser customization controls for
Prisma Access Secure Enterprise Browser
(Prisma Access Browser
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When you're creating a browser customization rule, you can configure the controls in
the following ways:
- When you're creating a new browser customization rule, you can set the controls in the Browser Customization page.
- You can edit an existing rule.
- When you create a policy profile, you can configure browser security to control user security settings in thePrisma Access Browser.
- You can select it fromStrata Cloud Manager.ManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
The following topics only display one way.
Browser Customization – Branding
Theme Color
Mobile browser support
- Partial supportThe
Prisma Access Browser
allows users to modify the browser theme
color. You can choose to let users select their own favorite color if they
desire. Choose a specific color from a color palette, or enter colors based
on the following color codes:- R G B
- H S L
- HEX
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectTheme Color.
- Select one of the following options:
- Users choose their own- allows users to select their own color.
- Custom color- allows you to set the color scheme.
- Set.
Brand Color
Mobile browser support
- Partial supportYou can select a color that will be applied according to all user-facing
browser elements. This includes dialogs, block pages, and other elements.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectBrand Color.
- Select one of the following options:
- Default color–Prisma Access Browserwill use the default color for browser elements.
- Custom color- You can select a custom color for browser elements.For more information on accessible colors, refer to WebAIM.When selecting an accessible color, You should avoid indicative colors, such as red or green.
- Set.
Company Logo
Mobile support
- Full support
The
Prisma Access Browser
allows you to select your own logo to
increase branding awareness. The logo appears on the homepage, in messages
sent to the users, and in the Browser Control Pane. You can add a company logo, or no logo to leave the default Prisma
Access Browser Logo.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCompany Logo.
- Select one of the following options:
- No Company Logo- The default Prisma Access Browser logo will be displayed.
- Set Company Logo- Drag the logo image or browse for it.The logo image must conform to the following requirements.
- File format - PNG or SVG only
- Recommended width - 600 px
- File size - up to 1 MB
- The logo should be transparent (no background).
- Set.
- The logo will now be displayed on the homepage and all places where the logo is used.
Company Name
Mobile support
- Full support
You can use the Company Name feature to add the organization's name to the
top line of the browser.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCompany Name.
- Select one of the following options:
- Display no name- the display will show -Secure Browser - Powered by Palo Alto Networks.
- Set name- Enter the name that is to be displayed on the top of the homepage. It will appear as The<company name> browser - Powered by Palo Alto Networks.
- Set.
- The name will now be displayed on the homepage and elsewhere.
Custom Texts
No Mobile support
You can modify the default texts that appear in user-facing dialogs
and other pages. This can help describe additional information regarding
policies - for example - why a particular policy isn't allowed, and if there
is anything that can be done to allow for special permission.
This feature can also be used for localizing the information if
required.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCustom Texts.
- Select one of the following options:
- Use default dialog text- the dialog texts will be the default, preconfigured texts.
- Customize and edit dialog texts- Select the dialog that you want to edit, and click the pencil icon. In theEdit Textwindow, edit theTitleandDescription. If needed, add new line characters to provide some formatting.There are two tabs for this option - Dialog texts and Security texts.
- Add link- Enter the information for the Link name (up to 30 characters), and add the URL.
- Set name- Enter the name that is to be displayed on the top of the homepage. It will appear as The<company name> browser - Powered by Palo Alto Networks.
- Save.
- Repeat and edit or customize as many additional dialogs as needed.
- Savewhen all dialogs are modified.
Browser Icon
No Mobile support
This feature is only
available on macOS.
Organizations that use the
Prisma Access Browser
can use their own internally
designed icon if they so desire. If not, you can make sure that only the
default Prisma Access Browser
icon is used. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectBrowser Icon.
- Select one of the following options:
- Use- The Prisma Access browser will use the default icon.Prisma Access Browsericon
- Set browser icon- You can select a custom icon.
- Set.
Browser Customization – Analytics
Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM)
This feature controls the ability to install or uninstall the ADEM plugin.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectAutonomous Digital Experience Management.
- Select one of the following options:
- Install- Allow the installation of the ADEM plugin.
- Block- Allow the uninstallation of the ADEM plugin.
- Set.
Browser Customization – Customization
Incognito
Mobile support -
Full support -
This feature allows you to control whether or not the
Prisma Access Browser
can be opened in Incognito mode. A user in Incognito mode is anonymized
from the Web only. Admin visibility and Browser Policies are not affected by
this feature. You can set Access & Data Control rules to allow access to
personal websites without logging. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectIncognito.
- Select one of the following options:
- Allow- Permit use of Incognito mode inPrisma Access Browser.
- Block- Block use of Incognito mode in ThePrisma Access Browser.
- Set.
Extension Force Install
No Mobile support
This feature allows you to configure specific extensions that are to be
installed automatically in the
Prisma Access Browser
. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectExtension Force Install.
- Select the Store that is the source of the extension. The options are:
- Chrome Web Store.
- Custom URL. Enter the URL.
- Select whether the extension will bepinned to the toolbarfor the end users. .
- Select whether the extension will beautomatically installed in Incognito mode.
- If applicable, enter theCustom Configuration.
- Add.
User-Agent
Full Mobile support
The User-Agent feature allows you to add additional Agent components to the
default User-Agent string to identify the
Prisma Access Browser
HTTP/S
requests. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectUser-Agent.
- Select one of the following options:
- Use default User-Agent- Use the default User-Agent string when identifying requests from the Prisma Access Browser. This is the same as the Chrome User-Agent
- Set an additional User-Agent component- Configure an additional User-Agent for thePrisma Access Browserby entering the component name in the appropriate field.
- Set.
Custom HTTP Header
No Mobile support
Custom HTTP headers let the browser pass additional information along with
HTTP/S requests. An HTTP header consists of its case-insensitive name
followed by a colon (:), then by its value.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCustom HTTP Header.
- Select one of the following options:
- Don't add a custom HTTP header- Use the default setting, without any custom HTTP headers.
- Set a custom HTTP header- Configure a custom HTTP header that will identify thePrisma Access BrowserHTTP/S requests.
- Set.
Profile Sync
Partial Mobile support
In some organizations, employees use the
Prisma Access Browser
on
multiple devices. This feature enables you to synchronize profiles across
all Prisma Access Browser
installations on different devices.You have the option of customizing the browser settings to sync
everything - all information that is associated with the user - or selecting
specific information that will be included in the sync.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectProfile Sync.
- Select one of the following options:
- Enable- Allow a Profile Sync. You can select the following sync options:
- Sync everything- select all the information that can be synchronized.
- Customize sync- select the components that will be synchronized across multiple devices.
- Disable- don't perform profile sync.
- Set.
Default Browser
No Mobile support
This feature allows you to control whether
Prisma Access Browser
will be the
default browser.- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectDefault Browser.
- Select one of the following options:
- Force- Set thePrisma Access Browseras the default browser without any user intervention.
- Suggest user- Suggest that users select thePrisma Access Browser.
- Don't suggest user- don't suggest using thePrisma Access Browser.
- Set.
Onboarding Wizard
Onboarding Wizard
No Mobile support
This feature allows you to configure the Onboarding Wizard that is displayed
to all new
Prisma Access Browser
users when they install the browser. The
wizard assists end users in installing and configuring the Prisma Access
Browser, and at the same time - displays a brief tutorial of some of the
more popular features. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectOnboarding Wizard.
- Select one of the following options:
- Enabled- the Onboarding Wizard will be enabled for use. You will be able to select the steps that will be made available to the users.By default, all steps are enabled.
- In theWelcome (Step 1), you can either use the default message or enter a custom message for the users. The custom content allows 160 characters for a title and 320 characters as the message.
- InStep 2: Customize, users can add their picture. If you did not configure theBrand Color, users will be able to configure their own preferred color. If the Brand Color was configured, the color option won't be displayed.
- Step 3: Importallows users to import their existing resources including:
- Bookmarks
- Passwords
- History
- Cookies
- Extensions installed
- Extension Data
- Step 4: Labels and Policy indicatorprovides a brief description on how users can benefit from the displayed labels.
- Step 5: Popup extensions & Notificationsencourages users to use thePrisma Access Browsericon to help manage their account.
- Step 6: Restrictionsdescribes to users the way thatPrisma Access Browseruses the restrictions in the browser.
- Step 7: Mobile & Syncinforms users that the mobile application is a seamless extension of the desktop browser.
- Step 8: Feedbackinvites users to send their comments and suggestions.
- Disabled- the Onboard Wizard won't be enabled.
- Set.
Sidebar
No Mobile support
This feature allows you to control whether the users will be able to use the
sidebar. The sidebar allows you to create shortcuts designed for end-users,
so that they will be able to save time when using their regular/preferred
applications. Users can also display or hide it on their own by opening the
Control Pane and selecting
Show Sidebar
. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectDefault Browser.
- Select one of the following options:
- Enable- the Sidebar will be enabled for use.
- Disable- the Sidebar will be disabled from use.
- Set.
Browser Customization – Routing
Proxy Auto-Configuration File
No Mobile support
This feature allows you to configure the
Prisma Access Browser
to use a Proxy
Auto-Configuration (PAC) file to pass some of the web traffic through a
proxy or gateway. This feature overrides the system PAC file. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectProxy Auto-Configuration File.
- Select one of the following options:
- Set PAC File- Configure the Prisma Access Browser to use a PAC file.
- No PAC File- Do not require a PAC file.
- Set.
Traffic Flow
No Mobile support
The Traffic Flow control allows you to manage the way that the Prisma Access
Browser handles network traffic.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectTraffic Flow.
- Select one of the following options:
- Only route private application traffic through Prisma Access.
- Route all traffic through Prisma Access.
- Set.
Browser Customization – Homepage
Homepage
Full Mobile support
This feature allows you to set a default homepage for the browser. This page
will appear whenever a user opens the
Prisma Access Browser
or a new tab.
This will help you create a unified look and feel across company
resources.- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectTraffic Flow.
- Select one of the following options:
- - Use the default homepage that is included with the browser when it installs.Prisma Access BrowserHomepage
- Custom URL- Enter the URL of the selected homepage in the formathttps://www.example.com.
- Optionally, select the option toShow home button on toolbar.
- Set.
Managed Shortcuts
Mobile support
- Full support To improve the efficiency for the users, the
Prisma Access Browser
allows you to configure applications and URLs that will appear on the
homepage. In most cases, these will be applications that will be the ones
most commonly needed by users in their day-to-day routine. You have the
ability to enter a specific URL, a name, and a customized icon, if
desired.These links will also appear on the browser bookmark under
Company
Shortcuts
, as well as on the desktop browser's sidebar. - FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectManaged Shortcuts.
- Select one of the following options:
- No Shortcuts- Do not include any managed shortcuts on the homepage.
- Set Shortcuts- Click Add shortcut to add managed shortcuts to the homepage.
- Enter the URL.
- Enter a Name for the shortcut.
- Optionally select an icon for the shortcut. If no icon is selected, the website’s Favicon will be used.
- Optionally, select the option toShow home button on toolbar.
- Set.
Background Image
Mobile support
- Full supportThis feature allows you to select a custom background image for the Prisma
Access Browser homepage.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectBackground Image.
- Select one of the following options:
- Default background- Use the default background image that is included with the browser when it installs.
- Dark background- Use a dark background image.
- Light background- Use a light background image.
- If you do not want to use a background image, selectNo Background Image.
- Set Background image- Drag and Drop the Enter the URL of the selected homepage in the format.
- Select a file to use as the background image. The image should best conform to the following guidelines:
- File format - PNG or JPEG.
- Image size 2560 px wide x 1440 px height.
- Maximum file size - 3 MB
- If you want to see how the Background image will be displayed on different devices, click the appropriate device in theImage previewsection..
- You can either use the default filter option, or select a custom filter.
- Select the checkbox if you want to use the Color White Logo option. This will make the logo stand out on the homepage.
- Set.
Admin Messages
No mobile support
In many organizations, there is a challenge getting a message to all
employees. The
Prisma Access Browser
offers a system for displaying messages
on the homepage. The messages are displayed in a carousel - type display.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectAdmin Messages.
- Select one of the following options:
- No admin messages- Do not display admin messages.
- Set admin message- ClickAdd Admin Messageand enter the following information:
- Select aTitlefor the message.
- Enter theMessagetext. The message size is limited to 1000 characters, and can also include links.
- ClickAdd.
- On the main page, selectSet. The message will be displayed on the homepage.
Custom Notice
Mobile support ONLY
Similar to Admin messages, this control allows you to send a message to all
users who are using the Prisma Access Mobile Browser.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCustom Notice.
- Select one of the following options:
- Show notice- Display a custom notice for Prisma Access Mobile Browser users.
- Select the frequency of the notice, ranging fromOnly oncetoEvery 30 days. The default isEvery 7 days.Note:If you uninstall and reinstall the browser, the frequency count restarts.
- Enter aTitlefor the message.
- Enter aDescriptionfor the message. The message is limited to 360 characters.
- Don’t Show Notice- Do not display a custom message to Prisma Access Mobile Browser users.
- Set admin message- ClickAdd Admin Messageand enter the following information:
- Set.
Custom Notice
Mobile support ONLY
Similar to Admin messages, this control allows you to send a message to all
users who are using the Prisma Access Mobile Browser.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- SelectCustom Notice.
- Select one of the following options:
- Show notice- Display a custom notice for Prisma Access Mobile Browser users.
- Select the frequency of the notice, ranging fromOnly oncetoEvery 30 days. The default isEvery 7 days.Note:If you uninstall and reinstall the browser, the frequency count restarts.
- Enter aTitlefor the message.
- Enter aDescriptionfor the message. The message is limited to 360 characters.
- Don’t Show Notice- Do not display a custom message to Prisma Access Mobile Browser users.
- Set admin message- ClickAdd Admin Messageand enter the following information:
- Set.
Browser Customization – Upgrade Enforcement
Deployment Upgrade of Prisma Access Browser
Prisma Access Browser
In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, it is essential that
the
Prisma Access Browser
be kept up to date, as updates and upgrades are
added regularly. Upgrades are released weekly. NOTE: Some organizations manage their upgrades using offline
installers. For more information, please see The
Prisma Access Browser
Offline MSI Installer. When an update is available, a button will be displayed on the
browser. A user can click the button or restart the browser to update the
Prisma Access Browser
. You can configure a Grace Period to allow end users
some time to finish a task before running an upgrade. See below for more
information.- New installations ALWAYS get the latest version.
- There is no option to downgrade the browser.
- Customers using offline installers won't be affected by this control.
- FromStrata Cloud Manager, selectManageConfigurationPrisma Access BrowserPolicyProfilesBrowser Customization
- Select .Deployment Upgrade
- Select one of the following options:
- Latest version- the browser will be upgraded to the latest version when it is available. This is the default behavior.
- Pinned version- the browser will upgrade to the selected version. You can select which version will be used for the upgrade. You can select pinned versions for both Windows and macOS. You decide which versions become the pinned version.
- NOTE: When the pinned version reaches its end-of-life (usually after one month), the pinned version will be reset to a version released within the past 7 days.
- When an update is available, a button will be displayed on the browser. A user can click the button or restart the browser to update. You can configure a Grace Period to allow end users some time to finish a task before running the upgrade. See below for more information.
- Delayed release- automatically upgrade the browser to a version that was released within a selected number of days. The options are:
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 21 days
- 30 days
- Set the Upgrade schedule - click the upgrade schedule to configure the settings.
- Grace period- this is the time period that can be set for end-users to delay the upgrade, End users can finish their tasks (or save their work) before upgrading thePrisma Access Browser. The option for the Grace period ranges from 1 hour to 21 days. The default grace period is 1 hour.Do not enforce- do not require a forced upgrade of the Prisma Access Browser.NOTE: TheForce Upgradeoption will be disabled whenDo not enforceis selected.
- Force Upgrade- select the (local device) time when the upgrade will be forced to occur. The default is 02:00 - 04:00.
- Set.