# Automate Chromium-based browsers

> Set up and use UiPath browser extensions to automate web applications in Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

UiPath Studio and UI Automation activities support the automation of web applications running on different browsers, including the Chromium-based browsers Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Browser extensions are available for each of these browsers.

You can also use the UiPath extension for Chrome to automate other Chromium-based browsers, such as [Island Enterprise Browser](https://www.island.io/product) or [Talon Enterprise Browser](https://talon-sec.com/product/talon-enterprise-browser/).

To build and run web automations on other Chromium-based browsers, take the following steps:

## Install the UiPath extension for Chrome using the Native Host Only installation method

This installation method enables communication between the extension and Studio/Robot without changing the Group Policies.

To install the extension for Chrome using Native Host Only, use one of the following methods:

* In UiPath Studio, navigate to **Home > Tools > UiPath Extensions**. For the **Chrome** extension, select **Native Host Only** from the methods drop-down list, and select **Install**.
* Run the [SetupExtensions tool](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2025.10/user-guide/about-the-setupextensions-tool) from the command line:
  ```
  "C:\Program Files\UiPath\Studio\UiPath\SetupExtensions.exe"
          /chromenativehostglobal
  ```

* Run `UiPathStudio.msi` and add the `CHROME_INSTALL_TYPE=NativeHostOnly` parameter to the installation command. For example:
  ```
  UiPathStudio.msi ADDLOCAL=DesktopFeature,Studio,Robot,RegisterService,ChromeExtension
          CHROME_INSTALL_TYPE=NativeHostOnly
  ```

## Install the UiPath extension for Chrome in your browser

1. Open the Chromium-based browser. Go to the Chrome Web Store link of the extension you want to install (see the [List of extensions for Chrome](https://docs.uipath.com/studio/standalone/2025.10/user-guide/chrome-extensions#list-of-extensions-for-chrome)). For example, for version 24.10, go to: <https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/uipath-browser-automation/pgbnimfaaifjpebleldfhgcjdnaeafdi>.
2. Add the extension to your browser (for example, for the Island browser, select **Add to Island**).
3. Restart the browser.

### Result

The UiPath extension for Chrome is installed in the Chromium-based browser. You can now automate web applications running in that browser.

### Example

For the **Island** browser, to check if the extension for Chrome is installed and enabled, navigate to `island://extensions/`. Make sure the extension is installed and enabled as shown in the following image:

   ![Example](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/studio/studio-docs-image-437495-9b67dfd9.webp)

:::note
You may need to add the Chrome extension ID to the allowlist for your account (e.g., `pgbnimfaaifjpebleldfhgcjdnaeafdi` for version 24.10).
:::