How to load unpacked or unsafe extensions

Problem

Load unpacked or unsafe extensions.

Environment

Mac/Windows computer with Chrome browser

Solution

Ensure Developer mode has been enabled.

Go to the Admin console and access "Devices" > "Chrome" > "Apps and extensions" > "Users and browsers"
Look for "Additional Settings" on the right
Select the user/browser (in case of managed browsers) OU.
Set the policy "Allow insecure extension packaging" to allow.
Set "External extensions" to be allowed also.
Save the changes.

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Last updated 2023-10-02 UTC.