Web Filter FortiGuard - Web Filter
FortiGate Version 3.0 MR4 Administration Guide
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Configuring override rules
Override rules can be configured to allow access to blocked web sites based on
directory, domain name, or category.
To create an override rule for a directory or domain
1 Go to Web Filter > FortiGuard-Web Filter > Override.
2 Select Create New.
3 Select the Type.
4 Select the Scope.
5 Select the information that corresponds with Scope.
6 Select allow or Block for the off-site URLs.
7 Set the duration of the override.
8 Select OK.
Figure 251:New Override Rule - Directory or Domain
To create an override for categories, go to Web Filter > FortiGuard-Web Filter >
Override.
Type Select Directory or Domain.
URL Enter the URL or the domain name of the website.
Scope Select one of the following: User, User Group, IP, or Profile.
Depending on the option selected, a different option appears
below Scope.
User Enter the name of the user selected in Scope.
User Group Select a user group from the dropdown list. User groups must be
configured before FortiGuard-Web configuration. Fore more
information, see “User group” on page 327.
IP Enter the IP address of the computer initiating the override.
Profile Select a protection profile from the dropdown list.
Off-site URLs Select Allow or Block. This will allow the user to access links on
the override web site.
Override Duration Enter the duration in days, hours, and minutes. When displayed in
the override list, the expiry date of the override is calculated.