What is BrowseControl?

What is BrowseControl?

BrowseControl is an internet restriction software that prevents access to unlawful, distracting, inappropriate, or unsafe sites on any internet browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc). BrowseControl can also block applications from running on computers, ensuring that users are not running non-work related software.

Take control of your network’s Internet access by using BrowseControl Web Filter to enforce different Internet restriction policies on a computer or user basis.

BrowseControl Features

URL FilteringBlock or allow specific URLs
Category FilteringBlock websites based on specific categories
Internet SchedulerSchedule Internet restrictions at specific times of the day
Download FilterBlock downloads based on file types
Application BlockerBlock applications from launching
Port FilterBlock access based on Internet ports

    • Related Articles

    • BrowseControl is not blocking Internet

      If you are having issues with websites not being blocked accordingly by BrowseControl you can conduct the following troubleshooting steps below: Using Domain Name in the Blocked List URL Category Lookup Tool Change the Web Filtering Technology Using ...

    • BrowseControl Filter Configuration – Best Practices

      Here are some quick tips that are best practices when dealing with your BrowseControl filtering setup: URL Filtering List (Allow & Block Lists) When adding URLs there are automatically wildcards(*) before and after the entries. Entering “site.com” ...

    • Does BrowseControl work with proxy servers?

      Yes, BrowseControl is compatible with other proxy servers on your network. Make sure your proxy port is added to BrowseControl’s Port Filter and set the permission to “HTTPS Filter“. From the left-hand menu select BrowseControl. Choose the More ...

    • How do I Control Internet access with BrowseControl

      With BrowseControl website access permissions can be customized for your network based on the user or machine used to access the website, giving you a flexible solution for blocking websites across your network. You will first need to install the ...

    • How do I verify my client computers are getting the latest BrowseControl filtering policies?

      As an Administrator it is easier than ever to keep track of all your CurrentWare Clients block lists. You can internally audit the lists to ensure any changes you make are updated across your fleet of clients. The Web Filter Client Update Logs will ...