The Allow List (under Policy) lets you explicitly permit web access regardless of other filtering rules. You can allow individual Sites — optionally with path wildcards and a category — or allow whole content Categories. Allow-list entries can be scoped to a specific organizational unit.
What this guide covers
Before you begin: You need a Content Filter Admin role to manage the Allow List. Entries apply to the domain selected in the top bar. Reach this page from the top nav under Policy › Allow List.
The Allow List page with the Sites tab, filter, toolbar, and allowed-site list.
Scoping by Organizational Unit
The selectors at the top right let you scope the Allow List to a specific Organizational Unit. Choose an organizational unit to view and manage the entries that apply to it; leave it at the default to work with the broader list.
The Organizational Unit selectors at the top right of the Allow List.
The Sites Tab
The Sites tab lists the individual sites that are allowed. Use the Filter to search by site, and the toolbar to add, remove, or import entries. Each row shows the site, any Path Wildcards, and per-row edit and delete controls.
The toolbar with Add Site, Delete Items, and Import from….
The list of allowed sites with their path wildcards and row actions.
Control | Description |
Filter – Site | Search the list for a specific site, then Search or Reset. |
Add Site | Opens the form to allow a new site (covered below). |
Delete Items | Removes the checked entries. Destructive — confirm carefully before use. |
Import from… | Imports entries from a Global List or a File. |
Site | The allowed hostname. |
Path Wildcards | Optional path patterns allowed for that hostname. |
Actions | Per-row controls to edit or delete the entry. |
Adding a Site to the Allow List
Select Add Site to open the form. Enter the Site, optionally add one or more Path Wildcards, and optionally assign a Category, then select Add Site to save. The View supported formats. link explains the accepted entry formats.
The Add Site form with Site, Path Wildcards, and Category fields.
Field | Description |
Site (required) | The hostname to allow — e.g. google.com. |
Path Wildcards | Add path wildcards (like “games”) that you would like to allow for this hostname. |
Category | Optionally assign the entry to a category. |
Add Site | Saves the new allow-list entry. |
The Categories Tab
The Categories tab lets you allow entire content categories rather than individual sites. Use the Filter to search by category name and to limit the view with the Enabled and Legacy toggles. Each category row has a toggle to enable or disable it, plus controls to view details.
The Categories tab with its filter and the list of content categories.
Control | Description |
Filter – Category | Search the list for a specific category. |
Enabled | Toggle to show only categories that are currently enabled. |
Legacy | Toggle to include legacy categories in the list. |
Category | The name of the content category. |
Actions | An enable/disable toggle plus controls to view category details. |
Related guides
Overview – Policy Block List
Overview – Policy Settings
Overview – Policy Risks