The Sastrify Browser Extension is a lightweight browser add-on designed to enhance visibility into SaaS usage across your organization. It seamlessly supports the discovery of shadow IT and provides actionable insights—such as SaaS utilization trends and usage patterns—directly within your Sastrify platform. The extension operates only when users interact with SaaS applications using their company email, ensuring relevance and data accuracy while respecting user privacy.


Key features

  • Shadow IT Discovery
    Automatically identifies SaaS tools accessed via corporate email accounts, surfacing unapproved or unmanaged software.
  • Detailed Usage Analysis

    Tracks usage patterns—including login frequency and activity periods—to support optimized licensing and informed tool management.

  • Privacy-First Approach

    Collects only essential metadata (e.g., SaaS URLs, login/logout timestamps, frequency of access), excluding personal browsing activity to comply with privacy standards.


All collected data is securely transmitted to your Sastrify platform, where Sastrify admins can:

  • View detailed usage data under the Usage tab of each tool.

  • Discover and manage new tools through the Shadow IT Radar feature.


Sastrify adheres to strict data privacy protocols, ensuring that only SaaS-specific activity (e.g., login events and usage timestamps) is monitored—never personal or non-business applications.

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How to Install the Sastrify Browser Extension


This method is for administrators managing Chrome policies via the Google Admin console and requires Google Admin access.

For admin installs, there are two steps: installation and activation. The admin handles the company-wide installation, but each end user must activate the installed extension.


  1. Log into your Sastrify platform and navigate to Integrations > Discovery.
  2. Under "Browser Extension Integrations", locate the Google Chrome connection card and click "Enable".


  3. If you haven’t connected an HRIS integration yet, you’ll be prompted to set one up.
    If an HRIS is already connected, deployment options will appear immediately.
  4. Select Admin Install, then click Next.


  5. Click "View Instructions", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
    • Switch and log in to the Google Admin Console. 
    • Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions > Users & Browsers. 
    • Select the organizational unit (OU) that includes your employees. 
    • Click the “+” button and select “Add from Chrome Web Store”. 
    • Enter the extension ID: dolpglkndhpdhepehccnimmplmcoojmh, and click Select. 
    • Set the extension to “Force Install.” 
    • Save the configuration and wait for Google to push the extension.

How to Uninstall the Sastrify Browser Extension

  1. Log into your Sastrify platform and navigate to Integrations > Discovery.
  2. Under "Browser Extension Integrations", locate the Google Chrome connection card and click "Manage".
  3. Select Admin Uninstall, then click Next.
  4. Click "View Instructions", and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
    • Switch and log in to the Google Admin Console. 
    • Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions > Users & Browsers. 
    • Select the organizational unit (OU) that includes your employees. 
    • Find the installed Sastrify browser extension in the list.
    • Click the trash bin icon or select “Remove”.
    • Confirm removal to uninstall the extension from all managed devices.
    • Save the configuration and wait for Google to apply the changes.

Frequently Asked Questions


Please refer to the Browser Extension FAQ page for a complete list of frequently asked questions.