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Badger_89
Badger_89
Explorer II
September 9, 2024
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web filter authentication

  • September 9, 2024
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Hi

 

I haven't used this feature before and need to set it up, have a question if someone can help?

 

lets say you create a web filter that has some categories set to allow and others set to authenticate.....when the user browses from 1 site in the first authenticate category, then moves to a site in a different authenticate category, do they need to enter their details again or is it just the initial authentication?

 

 

thanks

 

Best answer by nradia_FTNT

It will ask authentication both times because categories are different.

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nradia_FTNT
Staff
nradia_FTNT
Staff
September 9, 2024

Hello

 

You can set time and if it is in that time frame, it will be allowed for that category:

 

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Creating-a-Web-Filter-profile-with-user/ta-p/298713

 

 

    Badger_89
    Badger_89Author
    Explorer II
    September 9, 2024

    hi

     

    but what happens when the user changes category

     

    so the profile has authenticate under social media and gambling categories

     

    and they browse to facebook then to a gambling site

     

    thanks

    nradia_FTNT
    Staff
    nradia_FTNTAnswer
    Staff
    September 10, 2024

    It will ask authentication both times because categories are different.

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