Description | This article describes how to identify the web filter category of a website or domain. This step is crucial for effectively utilizing the web filter feature in FortiGate. |
Scope | FortiOS, FortiGate, Web Filter, FortiGuard. |
Solution |
Users may be uncertain about the category of a specific website or domain while configuring the web filter in FortiGate.
To instantly query the category of a website or domain, use the FortiGuard web filter lookup tool.
Make sure that the FortiGate can connect to the FortiGuard server for the Lookup Rating to be successful.
If a website may have been classified as the wrong category, fill out the 'Web Filter Classification Rating Request' form. Submit the URL, suggested category, any screenshots, and contact information to be notified of any revision updates.
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