How to Install and Enable IDM Integration Module Extension in Microsoft Edge

Common questions and topics answered in this guide:

• How do I install the official IDM Integration Module extension in Microsoft Edge?

• Why is IDM not catching downloads or showing the video download panel in Edge?

• How do I enable IDM in Microsoft Edge Add-ons or the Chrome Web Store?

• How do I manually install IDM extension using CRX files or Developer mode?

• How do I enable IDM extension in InPrivate browsing mode and allow file URLs?

To ensure Internet Download Manager (IDM) captures downloads and displays the download panel for videos and music in Microsoft Edge, the official "IDM Integration Module" extension must be installed and properly configured.

Follow the comprehensive steps below:

Step 1: Check Edge Integration in IDM Settings

1. Open your Internet Download Manager application.

2. Click on Options (gear icon) and go to the General tab.

3. Make sure "Use advanced browser integration" is checked.

4. Verify that Microsoft Edge is checked in the browser list. If not, check it and click OK.

Step 2: Open the Official Microsoft Edge Add-ons Page

Open Microsoft Edge and navigate directly to the official extension page:

Click Here to Install IDM Integration Module from Microsoft Edge Add-ons

Step 3: Install the Extension

Click the blue "Get" button next to the IDM Integration Module.

Step 4: Confirm Installation Permission

When the confirmation dialogue appears asking for permissions, click "Add extension".

Step 5: Open Edge Extensions Management

1. In Microsoft Edge, click the Three Dots Menu (⋯) at the top-right corner.

2. Click Extensions, then select Manage extensions (or type edge://extensions/ in the URL bar and press Enter).

Step 6: Enable the IDM Extension

Locate IDM Integration Module in your installed extensions list. Ensure the toggle switch is turned ON (Blue).

Step 7: Open Extension Details

Click on the Details button located below the IDM Integration Module.

Step 8: Configure InPrivate & File URL Permissions

In the extension settings window:

• Turn ON the switch for "Allow in InPrivate" to enable download capturing in private windows.

• Turn ON the switch for "Allow access to file URLs" to let IDM handle local file links.

Step 9: Alternative Manual Installation (Drag & Drop CRX)

If you cannot install from the Edge store or encounter an installation error:

1. Open edge://extensions/ in Edge and enable Developer mode (bottom-left toggle).

2. Open Windows File Explorer and navigate to:

   C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Download Manager (or C:\Program Files\Internet Download Manager).

3. Locate the file IDMGCExt.crx.

4. Drag and drop IDMGCExt.crx directly into the edge://extensions/ tab and click Add Extension.

Step 10: Verify the Download Panel in Microsoft Edge

Open any video streaming site (such as YouTube or Vimeo) or initiate a file download in Microsoft Edge. You should now see the floating "Download this video" panel or the automatic IDM download capture window.

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