Any site added to the global allow policy will be completely bypassed from Securly's proxying and will not be scanned at all by Securly Filter. Likewise, any site added to the global block list will take precedence over your other policies and will remain blocked.
Securly always allows/whitelists certain domains to ensure seamless web filtering.
Global Allow/Block list in Securly may not be the ideal choice when your goal is to block a domain while allowing access to specific full URLs. It can lead to unpredictable outcomes, particularly when trying to block a domain like sites.google.com while allowing access to sites.google.com/mysite. This can create confusion among users and administrators alike as it may inadvertently block necessary access or allow prohibited sites.
To effectively manage access, especially in situations like the example above, utilize the Allow/Block list of that specific policy instead of the global policy. This method provides a precise way to control access—where blocks can be prioritized or overridden by allows, eliminating the confusion caused by broad settings in the Global list. Learn more about global and policy-level allow/block settings.
Adding certain high-level domains to the Global Allow or Block lists may affect Securly's ability to filter content, monitor activity, and send alerts. View notable domains and their effects on being added to allow/block lists. :::