Configuring the Browser (Kiosk Mode)

Rationale

If you want to offer a local web browser, there are some settings that improve its security. Additionally, these settings add up to a kiosk mode, hiding the rest of IGEL OS from the user.

Instructions

By default, the web browser makes all of its features and menus available. To achieve a restricted 'kiosk' mode, follow these instructions.

Firefox

1. In the IGEL Setup under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Security, activate the following options:
   • Safe Browsing
   • Malware Protection
   • Hide local filesystem
2. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Content, activate Block pop-up windows, if required.
3. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Privacy, activate the following options:
   • Clear private data when closing browser and all options in the area Select the items to be cleared
   • Allow private browsing feature
   • Always start in private browsing mode
   • Enable "Do Not Track" feature and Enable built-in tracking protection, if necessary
4. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Restart, activate Restart.
5. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Window, activate the following options:
   • Start in full-screen mode
   • Hide configuration page of the browser
6. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Menus & Toolbars, activate Hide App Menu/Menu Bar.
7. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Context, activate Hide the browser's context menu.
8. Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Sessions > [session name] > Settings, activate Autostart.
9. Click Apply.
10. Reboot the device.

For additional information, see also How to Use the Firefox Browser in Kiosk Mode.

Chromium

1. In the IGEL Setup under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Browser Global > Security, activate Safe browsing and disable File access.
2. Under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Browser Global, activate Automatic browser restart on exit.
3. Under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Browser Global > Content, activate Block pop-ups and redirects, if required.
4. Under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Browser Global > Privacy, activate the following options:
   • Clear browsing data and all options in the area Select the items to be cleared
   • "Forced" for the setting Allow incognito mode
   • Enable "Do Not Track" feature, if necessary
5. Under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Browser Global > Window, activate Enable kiosk mode.
6. Under Sessions > Chromium Browser > Chromium Sessions > [session name], activate Autostart.
7. Click Apply.
8. Reboot the device.