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Trying to deploy extensions via DMG, but everytime I deploy it and I launch Chrome, the extension simply disappears from the folder... anyone have any idea why?

Hi all, This is works fine.

I discovered meanwhile that user can disable the extension in incognito mode !! Is there a way to add the config profile inorder to force the extension "incognito mode" or even disable "incognito mode" ? Thanks

Hey there!

I have been using this to deploy a OKTA extension and the google chrome remote desktop extension and it has worked wonders for over a year. 

Unfortunately, recently the google chrome remote desktop extension is no longer installing while the OKTA one continues to work great. Any idea of what I can do to get the google chrome remote desktop extension working again? 

I have tried to remake the config profile and made sure that the extension ID did not change but still it will not work. This just seems strange that it works for OKTA but not the other.

@danny.gutman, let's see if we can take advantage of one of Jamf Pro 10.19's new features to make this easier.



First, if you already have configuration profiles for Google Chrome but they don't include the ExtensionInstallForcelist key, then you can deploy this new configuration profile side-by-side with yours and it won't conflict.




  1. Copy the JSON Schema manifest here to your clipboard.

  2. In Jamf Pro, navigate to Computers > Configuration Profiles and click the New button to create a new profile. Name it something like "Google Chrome Extensions".

  3. In the list of payloads in the middle, scroll down to the Application & Custom Settings payload and click the Configure button.

  4. Choose Creation Method > Configure settings.
    Source > Custom Schema.
    Preference Domain: com.google.Chrome

  5. Paste the manifest into the Custom Schema field at the bottom of the window.

  6. Click the Properties tab.

  7. Click the Add Value button and enter the Extension ID in front of the text in the field (no spaces). You can Click the Add Value button to add more extensions.





Scope and save to deploy to your Macs. When you launch Google Chrome and view your extensions, you should see your new extension appear in just a few seconds.



You're the best! New Jamf admin here 👋 and this was a great guide on configuring and testing out my first extension.

@danny.gutman, let's see if we can take advantage of one of Jamf Pro 10.19's new features to make this easier.



First, if you already have configuration profiles for Google Chrome but they don't include the ExtensionInstallForcelist key, then you can deploy this new configuration profile side-by-side with yours and it won't conflict.




  1. Copy the JSON Schema manifest here to your clipboard.

  2. In Jamf Pro, navigate to Computers > Configuration Profiles and click the New button to create a new profile. Name it something like "Google Chrome Extensions".

  3. In the list of payloads in the middle, scroll down to the Application & Custom Settings payload and click the Configure button.

  4. Choose Creation Method > Configure settings.
    Source > Custom Schema.
    Preference Domain: com.google.Chrome

  5. Paste the manifest into the Custom Schema field at the bottom of the window.

  6. Click the Properties tab.

  7. Click the Add Value button and enter the Extension ID in front of the text in the field (no spaces). You can Click the Add Value button to add more extensions.





Scope and save to deploy to your Macs. When you launch Google Chrome and view your extensions, you should see your new extension appear in just a few seconds.



Super helpful!!👍

Has anyone tried to install chrome extensions using a local crx file because google is not accessible on the customer's computer?

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