Edge Flags: How to Open and Use edge://flags

Edge flags are experimental settings hidden inside Microsoft Edge that let you try features Microsoft hasn’t rolled out to everyone yet. To open them, type edge://flags into the address bar and press Enter, then use the dropdown next to any flag to switch it to Enabled or Disabled.

Applies To

• Browser: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), desktop
• OS: Windows and macOS
• Account: none needed; flags are per-browser-install, not per-profile

How Do I Open Edge Flags?

1. Open a new tab.
2. Type edge://flags into the address bar.
3. Press Enter.

You can also copy a specific flag’s URL, which always starts with edge://flags/#, and paste it directly into the address bar to jump straight to that flag.

If you want to test flags regularly, install the Beta channel of Edge. Beta ships newer, more experimental flags before they reach the Stable channel.

Warning: flags are unfinished, experimental features. Microsoft’s own warning on the page reads: “By enabling these features, you could lose browser data or compromise your security or privacy. Enabled features apply to all users of this browser.” Only enable a flag if you understand what it does, and expect that Edge may behave unpredictably while it’s on.

How Do I Enable an Edge Flag?

1. On the edge://flags page, find the flag using the search box at the top or by scrolling.
2. Open the dropdown next to it and select Enabled.
3. Click Restart in the bar that appears at the bottom of the page.

Each flag’s dropdown normally shows three states: Default, Enabled, and Disabled. Microsoft’s developers change a flag’s default value to roll a feature out gradually; if it causes problems, switching it back to Disabled turns it off regardless of that rollout. Some flags offer extra modes beyond these three, depending on what they control.

How Do I Disable an Edge Flag?

Open the same dropdown next to the flag and choose Disabled, then restart Edge. To undo every change at once, use the Reset all to default button above the flag list.

How Do I Share a Direct Link to a Flag?

Every flag has a permalink you can copy and send to someone else so they land on that exact flag instead of searching for it:

1. Click the address starting with # under the flag’s description.
2. Copy the full URL from the address bar.
3. Share that URL. For example: edge://flags/#ignore-gpu-denylist

FAQ

Is it safe to enable Edge flags?

Flags are unfinished features, so Microsoft warns they can cause data loss or affect security and privacy. Enable only flags you understand, and disable one immediately if it causes crashes or odd behavior.

Do flag changes affect every profile in Edge?

Yes. Flags apply to the whole browser installation, not a single profile, so changes carry over to every profile signed into that copy of Edge.

Why can’t I find a flag I’ve read about?

Some flags only exist in the Beta or Dev channel, or get removed once Microsoft ships the feature to everyone. If a flag is missing, check whether it has already graduated into the regular Edge settings.

How do I undo all my flag changes?

Go to edge://flags and click Reset all to default at the top of the page, then restart the browser.

Flags give you a preview of what’s coming to Edge, but they’re built for testing, not daily reliability. Turn one on to try a feature, and reset it if anything feels off.