Configuring a Web Content Filter Profile
You can restrict the access students and staff have to certain websites by creating a web content filter profile. When a web content filter profile is distributed to a device, users cannot clear browser history or open a private browser on the device.
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In Jamf School, navigate to Profiles in the sidebar.
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Click +Create Profile.
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Select the operating system you want to make the profile for or select Upload Custom Profile.
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Select the type of enrollment you want to make the profile for.
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Enter a name in the Profile name field and configure the additional settings as needed, including the removal policy and time filter.
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Click Finish.
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To configure the profile settings, click the profile you want to configure.
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Use the Scope payload to configure the scope of the profile by clicking the + icon and adding device groups to the profile scope.
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Use the Web Content Filter payload to select the Enable web content filter checkbox.
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From the Filter Method pop-up menu, you can choose one of the following options:
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Limit adult content and blocklist websites: Automatically filters adult content and restricts users from accessing certain website URLs.
Note: You cannot use a wildcard "*" to blocklist URLs.
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Safelist Specific Websites: Allow users to access certain website URLs.
Note: You cannot use a wildcard "*" to safelist URLs.
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Plugin (Third Party App): Manage your your web content filter using a third-party app.
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Click Save.
The web content filter settings are then applied to the devices in the scope.