How to add the HTTP Referrer-Policy header to a NuGenesis web server - WKB239947

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Add the "Referrer-Policy" HTTP response header to the to websites/applications in Microsoft IIS.

ENVIRONMENT

• NuGenesis 9
• NuGenesis 8

PROCEDURE

1. Open IIS Manager on the web server.
2. Connect to the local server.
3. Select "Sites".
4. Double-click HTTP Response Codes.
5. Click Add.
6. Specify the following for the header name:

   • Referrer-Policy

7. Specify the following for the header value:

   • sameorigin

8. Click OK.
9. Restart the web server.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This header should be added to the following sites/applications:

• NuGenesis:
  • Default Web Site (v8.0+)
  • SampleShare (v8.0+)
  • SampleShareService (v8.0+)
  • WATERSLMS (v8.0+)
  • AuditTrailClientApp (v9.1+)
  • AuditTrailWebServer (v9.1+)
  • SdmsIdentity (v9.3+)
  • SdmsProjects (v9.3+)
  • SdmsProjectServers (v9.3+)
  • SdmsSdkGateway (v9.3+)
  • SdmsUserPreferences (v9.3+)
  • SdmsVision (v9.3+)

See article 202467 for guidance on determining whether the header is present in the HTTP replies from the server, and whether the request headers from the browser adhere to the policy.

Referrer-Policy - HTTP | MDN (mozilla.org)