# Automate Chromium-based browsers

> 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.

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.

### 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:

   ![docs image](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).
:::