Sophos web protection allow website

Add the blocked URL to the Website Exceptions

1. Sign in to your Sophos Home dashboard.
2. Select the computer where the website is blocked.
3. Go to the Web filtering tab.
4. Scroll down to Website Exceptions.
5. Add the website domain to the field then press Enter on your keyboard.

1. How do I whitelist a website in Sophos firewall?
2. Why is Sophos blocking a website?
3. How do I allow all websites in Sophos XG firewall?
4. How do I allow a website through my firewall?
5. How do I change my firewall to allow a website?
6. How do I remove Sophos restrictions?
7. How do I fix access to a website that is blocked for my protection?
8. How do I change my firewall to allow a website?
9. Why are websites being blocked?

How do I whitelist a website in Sophos firewall?

Go to Global Settings > URL allow list. Click Add and enter the URL you want to allow, for example domain.com , then click Save.

Why is Sophos blocking a website?

Sophos Home will block bad websites known to contain malware. On some occasions, customers may need to turn off this feature for troubleshooting purposes. Note: This feature is on by default and should only be disabled temporarily for testing or configuration.

How do I allow all websites in Sophos XG firewall?

Go to Web > Policies and click Add policy. Name the Rule and click on Add Rule. Define the created custom category in the Activities tab and select the action as Allow. Click Save to save the Policy.

How do I allow a website through my firewall?

Click System and Security. Click Windows Firewall. Click Allow a program through Windows Firewall to open the Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall screen. Click to check mark the box for the program you want.

How do I change my firewall to allow a website?

Click the Start button, then type Windows Firewall in the Search box. Click Windows Firewall, and then click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall. Click the Change settings button.

How do I remove Sophos restrictions?

Right-click your concerned policy, then select View/Edit Policy. Remove the tick for Enable web control, then click OK. Restart your target computers.

How do I fix access to a website that is blocked for my protection?

If you want to enter the website, select Allow website on this computer. You need administrator rights to allow blocked websites. The Add allowed website window opens, showing the address which you are about to allow. Select OK.

How do I change my firewall to allow a website?

Click the Start button, then type Windows Firewall in the Search box. Click Windows Firewall, and then click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall. Click the Change settings button.

Why are websites being blocked?

ISP. Internet service providers (ISPs) typically block websites for legitimate reasons — URLs known to contain or traffic illegal or pirated content are often blocked by most ISPs. If you live in a country with strict censorship laws, ISPs may be required to block websites according to local regulations too.