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Last updated Jun 23, 2025

Allow file access

The Browser File Picker Scope activity requires the browser extension to have permission to access files.

This requirement can be met by enabling access to file URLs to the corresponding browser extension, following the instructions:

An alternative is to start the browser using the command line flag: --disable-extensions-file-access-check. The flag only applies when starting a brand new browser instance. This may require closing existing browser processes and/or disabling the Startup Boost feature in Edge.
Important: This alternative method will allow all browser extensions to access files, which can be a security risk.

The browser can be opened to allow access to files by adding this argument to the Use Application/Browser activity.

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