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Configure Browser Preferences

Browser Preferences provide options to manage and control the security settings and advanced SureFox browser settings. 

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Following are the options available in Browser Preferences:

SettingsDescription
Change PasswordChange the password to access SureFox Admin Settings. For more information, see Change SureFox Password.
Run At StartupSelect this option to auto-launch SureFox when the device is turned ON.
Enable JavascriptSelect this option to allow JavaScript executions present on the webpage like buttons/icons.
Camera AccessAllow or restrict users from accessing the camera option through an allowed website. There are following options under Camera Access:
  • Ask User Permission
  • Always Grant
  • Always Deny
  • Use Back button for browsingSelect this option to enable Back button usage that helps the users to go back to previous pages while browsing.
    Allow exit using Back ButtonSelect this option to enable Back button usage for the users to exit from SureFox.       Note: SureFox by default disables Back button for browsing.
    Show files using Google DocsSelect this option to enable viewing of different file types such as pdf files, documents, zipped files within the browser using Google Docs.
    PDF ViewerFollowing are the options that can be configured in PDF Viewer:
  • Allow PDF viewer - Select this option to view pdf files in the browser.
  • Allow Download In PDF viewer - Select this option to allow download in PDF Viewer.
  • Allow Print In PDF viewer - Select this option to enable printing option in PDF Viewer.
  • Show Security WarningsSelect this option to alert the user with a warning when there is a problem with the approved website’s security.
    Ignore Install CertificateSelect this option to ignore prompts for Certificate Installation while accessing the website.
    Allow DownloadsSelect this option to allow downloads on the device from the approved or whitelisted websites. For more information, see Allow Downloads.
    Allow UploadsSelect this option to allow uploads from the device. For more information, see Allow Uploads.
    Automatically Load ImagesSureFox by default auto-load images of the approved websites. Disable this option to disable automatic loading of images which can reduce network usage.
    Use Wide View DisplaySelect this option to set the browser size to normal desktop mode.
    Enable Light TouchSelect this option to enable hover action on the screen.
    Enable Auto Media PlaybackSelect this option to automatically play media files in the approved websites. Note: Auto Media Playback is website dependent. For more details, click here.
    Enable Sound EffectsSelect this option to enable sound effects in SureFox.
    Detect Network Connection Select this option to automatically load SureFox Home Screen when connectivity is regained after a network failure.
    Delay Homepage Load on Network DetectionEnter the time in seconds to delay the homepage load for a specific time when connectivity is regained after a network failure.
    Access Denied PageSelect this option to load SureFox Home Screen when an access denied error occurs.
    Block Intent URLsSelect this option to block URLs that try to launch applications from approved websites.
    Mixed Content ModeMixed Content is the combination of Http/Https connections. To enable Mixed Content Mode (Http/ Https), select Always Allow from the following options:
  • Never Allow
  • Always Allow
  • Compatibility Mode
  • Tabbed BrowsingSelect this option to add multiple tabs to browse multiple websites at a time. For more information, see Tabbed Browsing.
    Application Idle TimeoutSelect this option to bring SureFox to the foreground after a specified time period. For more information, see Application Idle Timeout.
    Idle Timeout Select this option to redirect the screen to SureFox Home Screen/ Turn Off the screen / Exit SureFox after a specified time period of device inactivity.
    Action on Idle Timeout Admin can redirect the screen to one of the following options after a specific time period of inactivity.
  • Load Home Screen - Loads SureFox Home Screen
  • Turn OFF Screen - Turn-off the device screen
  • Exit on Idle Timeout - Exits from SureFox
  • Prevent Idle Timeout While Playing MediaSelect this option to prevent the device from idle timeout while playing a media file.
    SureFox Analytics SettingsSelect this option to record SureFox activities. For more information, see SureFox Analytics.