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Shared Mode, Browser app access?

Forum|Forum|8 months ago
January 14, 2026
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I have a need to allow my Shared Mode headsets access to the Browser app. Support told me this was currently not an option. Please allow this app to be added to the managed apps page on the work.meta.com site > Apps & content page. It should be up to me (the admin) whether that app is secure or not for my use.
I'd also really like it if I can set the starting page of the Browser app to a specific URL in this scenario.

My use case for this is...

We're a construction MEP engineering firm where we're primarily using the headsets with the Autodesk Workshop XR app, BUT we have a need to also access Matterport's website to view 3D scans in VR. I would however prefer to setup our headsets in Shared Mode so that many different users can simply hop on a shared headset and more easily get right into these specific workflows.

Best answer by user336522708670549

Sorry... I am brand new on this forum. I have been trying to setup some MapQuest3 devices for one of my classes and I was running on the same issue. The way that I got around it was by adding pictures under "Manage Files". When the pictures are synced to the devices, click on the on the three dots (bottom left corner) and choose open in the browser. That will open the browser window. From there, you can just type the web address and navigate the internet as normal. I tested yesterday with a couple websites and it was working just as the regular browser.

Best,

Paulo

jtriveri

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Is it not possible to give users access to another weber-enabled browser?

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HEAPYXR1Author

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I do not see any other apps in that list that stand out as an internet browser. Am I missing something?

jtriveri

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You might be able to use Wolvic as an 'externally hosted' application, but I have not tried. The chromium version may work better for webxr.

steve40

Honored Contributor

Maybe you should be asking official support at Meta for Work.

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HEAPYXR1Author

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I did, the support rep told me the stock Browser app was not supported and pointed me to a link that eventually led me here. He stated that my suggested change should be brought to the developer support team.

But I was also hoping to find a workaround with a post here.

steve40

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Well, if you want the development team to take note, submit formal suggestions to the Developer Feedback Center.

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pbutcher

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This is baffling. I also have the same requirement. I'm setting up headsets for use in our lab where we often have guests wanting to try WebXR demos and my thought was that shared mode would be perfect for this. I hope the browser can be added to the list of apps administrators are allowed to add...

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user336522708670549

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I think I found a way around this. Drop me a note if you are still trying to access the Browser app on Shared Mode.

steve40

Honored Contributor

Very sus. Why not post the solution here where everyone can read it? Or are you a scammer? 👀 Suspicious username and brand new account...

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HEAPYXR1Author

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Very... Give us all the answer here, or be reported for scamming

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user336522708670549Answer

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Sorry... I am brand new on this forum. I have been trying to setup some MapQuest3 devices for one of my classes and I was running on the same issue. The way that I got around it was by adding pictures under "Manage Files". When the pictures are synced to the devices, click on the on the three dots (bottom left corner) and choose open in the browser. That will open the browser window. From there, you can just type the web address and navigate the internet as normal. I tested yesterday with a couple websites and it was working just as the regular browser.

Best,

Paulo

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HEAPYXR1Author

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Thanks Paulo, I'll look into this on my devices!

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