Technical Tip: Block YouTube App in mobile devices

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Description

This article provides two methods for blocking the YouTube app on mobile devices.

Scope

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Solution

To block the YouTube app, one of the following two methods can be used:

App Control security profile and SSL deep inspection:
- To block signatures related to YouTube, an App Control security profile with SSL deep inspection should be used.
- Note that this requires SSL inspection to be enabled in deep inspection mode, which in turn necessitates installing the CA certificate on the mobile device.
- To import the FortiGate CA certificate on Android devices, please consult the following article: How to import FortiGate CA certificates into Android devices

2. Web filter and App Control:

In the web filter settings, create a URL filter to block traffic to YouTube.

Apply an App Control security profile to block the QUIC app.

Create a firewall policy for Internet traffic that includes security profiles for each option.

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Technical Tip: Block YouTube App in mobile devices

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