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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
In the IGEL Setup under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Security,activate the following options:
Safe Browsing
Malware Protection
Hide local filesystem
Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Content, activate Block pop-up windows, if required.
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
Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Restart, activate Restart.
Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Window, activate the following options:
Start in full-screen mode
Hide configuration page of the browser
Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Menus & Toolbars, activate Hide App Menu/Menu Bar.
Under Sessions > Firefox Browser > Firefox Browser Global > Context, activate Hide the browser's context menu.