Browsers and Mail Add or Remove Apps on Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

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This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) apps on the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.

Microsoft Edge has a sidebar on the right side that includes apps like Action Center, Search, Tools, Games, and Microsoft 365, Outlook, Image Creator, and Drop by default you can add and remove.

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Contents

  • Option One: Remove (unpin) App(s) from Sidebar in Microsoft Edge from Sidebar
  • Option Two: Add (pin) Apps to Sidebar in Microsoft Edge from Customize Sidebar Panel




Option One

Remove (unpin) App(s) from Sidebar in Microsoft Edge from Sidebar


1 Open Microsoft Edge.

2 Right click on an app you want to remove from the sidebar, and click/tap on Unpin from sidebar. (see screenshot below)

Unpin_app_from_sidebar_in_Edge.png





Option Two

Add (pin) Apps to Sidebar in Microsoft Edge from Customize Sidebar Panel


1 Open Microsoft Edge.

2 Click/tap on the Customize (+) button on the sidebar. (see screenshot below)

Pin_app_to_sidebar_in_Edge-1.png

3 In the Customize pane, click/tap on a app under Quick access or Discover more you want to add to the sidebar. (see screenshot below)

You can Search for the app if you don't see it listed.


Pin_app_to_sidebar_in_Edge-2.png

4 Right click on the open app on the sidebar you want to add, and click/tap on Pin to sidebar. (see screenshot below)

Pin_app_to_sidebar_in_Edge-3.png


That's it,
Shawn Brink


 
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Is there a way to customize the Edge sidebar via GPO? Maybe a Powershell script? I'm trying to remove the links for Shopping, Games, and Drop.
 

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Is there a way to customize the Edge sidebar via GPO? Maybe a Powershell script? I'm trying to remove the links for Shopping, Games, and Drop.
Hello, :alien:

You should normally be able to right click on them on the sidebar and click on Remove from sidebar.
 

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Hello, :alien:

You should normally be able to right click on them on the sidebar and click on Remove from sidebar.
Thanks for the reply. But is there a way to do this via a script? I'd like to ensure they're removed for 100+ users at once.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
Thanks for the reply. But is there a way to do this via a script? I'd like to ensure they're removed for 100+ users at once.
I'm not currently aware of a way. :(
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender

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