Telegram video/movie playback blocking

[ehernandez]

Hi.

Does anyone know how to block streaming/movies from playing on Telegram without blocking messaging?

Best regards!

[abarushka]

Hello,

I cannot find such application in application control profile:

https://www.fortiguard.com/search?q=telegram&engine=1&type=app

However, you may consider to contact application control team using the form below:

https://www.fortiguard.com/faq/appctrlsubmit

[smmprovider]

I believe that implementing Fortigate blocking in this manner would be quite challenging. Telegram utilizes a wide array of protocols, making it difficult to effectively block the platform. The complexity arises from the fact that Telegram allows users to share various types of content such as messages, photos, videos, gifs, reactions, slides, and more. Separating these different file types and developing a comprehensive block system for each of them would pose a significant technical hurdle. The diverse nature of content on Telegram makes it a formidable task to accurately identify and restrict specific elements, further complicating the implementation of an effective blocking mechanism.

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By contacting them, you can print a new application using Telegram api with a special proxy for you, and you can make the restrictions you want on this platform.

[showboxandroid]

Consider using parental control software or applications designed for content filtering. These tools can help you block specific websites, domains, or content categories, including showbox app streaming websites. You can set up these tools on individual devices or network routers.

[hbac]

Hi @ehernandez, 

It is possible to create a custom application signature to block it. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.1/administration-guide/233445/blocking-applications...

Regards, 

[donelbo2]

Go to Settings and then Data and Storage, then disable the Stream Videos and Audio Files option. Close the Telegram program and open it again. Then go back to the Stream Videos and Audio Files option and enable it. Now play a video. If the problem is not solved, try these steps again and also clear the cache memory

[filiaks1]

I wonder if  FortiGuard CASB Service will unlock this option as it offers more SAAS app control but as @hbac  mentioned there is the option for custom app or ips signatures based on snort.

I have a trial at the moment so I can't say if telegram is included but I don't see it.