DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences

Disable Remote Settings updates, stopping Firefox from receiving updated data such as blocklists, and accept the resulting security consequences.

Remote Settings is the mechanism Firefox uses to deliver frequently updated data, including the add-on and plugin blocklists, without requiring a full application update. Disabling it prevents Firefox from connecting to the Remote Settings service and receiving these updates.

Caution

Turning off Remote Settings stops Firefox from receiving security-critical updates such as the add-on blocklist. Only enable this policy if you fully understand and accept the security consequences.

Values

• Set to true to stop Firefox connecting to Remote Settings, including for the add-on and plugin blocklists.
• Set to false to leave Remote Settings enabled. This is the same as not setting the policy.

Examples

policies.json

{
  "policies": {
    "DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences": true
  }
}

JSON schema

DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences JSON schema

{
  "type": "boolean"
}

Windows (GPO)

Software\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox\DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences = 0x1 | 0x0

macOS

<dict>
  <key>DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences</key>
  <true/> | <false/>
</dict>

Compatibility

Firefox	Firefox ESR	Firefox Enterprise
Available since 153153	Available since 153153	Available since 153153

CCK2 Equivalent: N/A
OMA-URI: DisableRemoteSettingsAndAcceptSecurityConsequences
Preferences Affected: N/A