Web Filter FortiGuard - Web Filter
FortiGate Version 4.0 MR1 Administration Guide
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Configuring administrative override rules
Administrative 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 go to UTM > Web Filter > Override.
Select the Edit icon for Administrative Overrides.
Figure 337: New Override Rule - Directory or Domain
Scope The user or user group who may use the override.
Off-site URLs A green check mark indicates that the off-site URL option is set to Allow,
which means that the overwrite web page will display the contents from off-
site domains. A gray cross indicates that the off-site URL option is set to
Block, which means that the overwrite web page will not display the
contents from off-site domains. For details, see “Configuring administrative
override rules” on page 561.
Initiator The creator of the override rule.
Expiry Date The expiry date of the override rule.
Delete icon Select to remove the entry from the list.
Edit icon Select to edit the following information: Type, URL, Scope, User, Off-site
URLs, and Override Duration.
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 Filtering configuration. For more
information, see “User Group” on page 666.