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web filter authentication

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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

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nradia_FTNTAnswer

Staff

It will ask authentication both times because categories are different.

Staff

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_89Author

Explorer II

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_FTNTAnswer

Staff

It will ask authentication both times because categories are different.

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