Creating a Group and Configuring the Filtering Policy

Creating a Group and Configuring the Filtering Policy

This article explains how to create a new Netsweeper Group and customize its filtering policy by choosing a Categories template or creating a Custom template. It also covers how to configure Allow and Deny lists to refine the policy further.

Creating a new Netsweeper Group

  1. Log into Netsweeper Webadmin as a site administrator. 
  2. From the left navigation menu, select Policies.
  3. Select Groups.
  4. Select Create Group.
  5. Enter a name in the Group Name field (e.g., students@domain.edu).
  6. Optional:  In the Description field, enter a description of the group.
  7. Optional:  Select a group icon by selecting Default in the drop-down list and selecting a different option.
  8. Select Save to create the Group.

Configuring the Filtering Policy via Categories and Lists

  1. Select the group's name or icon to view the Group details.
  2. Click on the Categories tab.
  3. In the Custom drop-down list, choose from one of the following templates: Strict, Custom, Moderate, Relaxed, Secure, or None.
    Note: Select Custom to create your own customized policy. You can then check or uncheck categories (e.g., Web Content > Information > Social Networking). Checked categories are ON and being denied.
  4. Once you are finished click the Submit button.
    Notes
    You can further refine the policy by adding entries to the Allow and/or Deny Lists.  These entries will override the Categories settings.