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Baldwin County CIS Update
Communication & Information Systems — Official Notice
Action Required: Mozilla Firefox is no longer a supported browser in Baldwin County
Official Notice

Mozilla Firefox is
No Longer Supported

Baldwin County Communication & Information Systems (CIS) is officially ending support for Mozilla Firefox across all county-managed devices. To ensure compatibility, security, and a consistent experience with county systems and applications, Firefox will be removed and replaced with approved browsers.

Mozilla Firefox
⏳ Removal Deadline
Firefox will be fully uninstalled
from all county devices on October 1, 2026
Wednesday, October 1, 2026
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Transition Timeline
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Current Phase
Official Support Ended
Firefox is no longer officially supported by Baldwin County CIS. No troubleshooting, updates, or assistance will be provided for Firefox-related issues.
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October 1, 2026
Full Uninstallation — All County Devices
CIS will remotely uninstall Mozilla Firefox from all county-managed workstations and devices on October 1, 2026. Please migrate your bookmarks and transition to an approved browser before this date.
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Full Migration to Supported Browsers
All county devices will use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome exclusively. Both browsers will be kept up to date and fully supported by CIS.
Approved & Supported Browsers
✓ County Recommended
Microsoft Edge
by Microsoft

The primary recommended browser for Baldwin County employees. Built on the same Chromium engine as Chrome, Edge integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and county enterprise tools.

  • Full Microsoft 365 & SharePoint integration
  • Enterprise-grade security & policy management
  • Managed and updated by CIS via Group Policy
  • Compatibility with all county web applications
✓ Supported
Google Chrome
by Google

Also fully supported for county use. Google Chrome offers excellent compatibility with web-based applications and productivity tools used across Baldwin County departments.

  • Wide compatibility with modern web applications
  • Robust security with automatic updates
  • Supported by CIS on county-managed devices
  • Available as an alternative to Microsoft Edge
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Why is Firefox being removed?

Mozilla Firefox does not align with Baldwin County's enterprise browser management policies and lacks native integration with county IT infrastructure, including Microsoft 365, Group Policy controls, and centralized security monitoring. Continuing its use creates security and compliance risks.

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What about my bookmarks & saved data?

Before Firefox is uninstalled, you can export your bookmarks and import them into Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. CIS is available to assist with this process. Contact the Help Desk for step-by-step guidance or a scheduled migration session.

Need Help with the Transition?
The CIS Help Desk is here to assist you with browser setup, bookmark migration, or any questions about this change. Don't wait until Firefox is removed — reach out today.
Contact Help Desk