Google Chrome Microsoft Single Sign On Extension

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Last updated: Dec 16, 2024
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The Microsoft Single Sign-On browser extension enables Google Chrome to notify Microsoft whether a device is managed or un-managed in a Microsoft 365 tenant.

Managed devices are not subject to the one-hour Idle Session Timeout Policy for Office 365 web apps.

If you are using Google Chrome on a UConn provided Windows laptop, this extension should be installed and enabled in Google Chrome by default. Navigate to chrome://extensions/ to verify “Microsoft Single Sign On” is listed.

Installing the Extension

  1. Open Google Chrome and navigate to Microsoft Single Sign-On Extension

  2. Click Add to Chrome

    Microsoft Single Sign On extension from the Chrome Web Store with the Add to Chrome button highlighted by a red box

  3. Click Add extension

    The confirmation pop-up for adding the Microsoft Single Sign On extension in Google Chrome, with the Add extension button highlighted by a red box

  4. Click on the extension via the “puzzle piece icon” to the right of the Chrome address bar.

  5. You will be prompted to login to Microsoft 365, and the extension will retain your login credentials. Unmanaged devices are still subject to the one-hour timeout policy.

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