# Web Filtering

Teachers have the option to block all websites, allow only specified websites, or block only specified websites. They can also choose to restrict Private/Incognito Browsing.

Configuring settings for the *Web Filtering* function will automatically force Student computers to enter *Focus* mode after they have been applied to the class.

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Students that are in *Focus* mode will be displayed on the Teacher console with a red frame around the thumbnail.
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Teachers can temporarily remove any restrictions on Student computers through the *Focus* button and selecting *Stop* next to the *Web* option.

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Chrome/Edge web extension must be installed on Student computers to be able to implement this feature.
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When enabling or disabling Web Filtering for Microsoft Edge sidebar browsing, Microsoft Edge needs to be closed and re-launched for the changes to take effect.
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1. Click *Web Filtering* from the left-hand menu.
2. Select one of the following:
   * Prohibit all Websites – This option blocks all web browsing, instant messaging, and e-mail programs.
   * Permit Students to access specific websites – This option allows you to type in a list of permitted websites when Focus Web is enabled.
     * Enter the full URL of the web page in the text field then click *Add*.\
       To allow access to websites related to the same domain, specify only the domains (using the format *domain.com*), not URLs.&#x20;

       Example of a domain: wikipedia.org

       Example of a URL: <https://www.wikipedia.org\\>
       Alternatively, you can import and export websites if you have many websites to add to your permitted list.\
       Click *Template*  to download the template. Add or update the information in the CSV file, then save the file. Click *Import* to import your list of permitted websites.
   * Prohibit Students from accessing specific websites – This option allows you to type in a list of blocked websites when *Focus Web* is enabled.
     * Enter the full URL of the web page in the text field then click *Add*.\
       To prohibit access to websites related to the same domain, specify only the domains (using the format *domain.com*), not URLs.&#x20;

       Example of a domain: wikipedia.org

       Example of a URL: <https://www.wikipedia.org\\>
       Alternatively, you can import and export websites if you have many websites to add to your prohibited list.\
       Click *Template* to download the template. Add or update the information in the CSV file, then save the file. Click *Import* to import your list of prohibited websites.
   * Disable Private and Incognito Mode – This option prohibits Students from using the Private Browsing feature and browsing websites using their IP addresses.
3. Select *Disable Private and Incognito Mode* option if preferred.
4. Click *Save* or *Save and Apply*.

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Disabling Private Mode is not supported in Safari.
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