How to allow LinkedIn while blocking Social Networking

LinkedIn is filtered under the Social Networking category. To allow LinkedIn, while continuing to block other Social Networking sites, you can create a custom allowed category.

1. Navigate to Categorization – Customize – URLs¹.
2. Select the Custom option, and enter a name for the allowed category.
3. In the Custom URLs field, add the following entries (including asterisks). Each entry must be on its own line.
   – *.linkedin.com
   – *.licdn.*
4. Click Submit.

Note:  Custom categories are initially allowed by default, but can be changed to fit certain policies.

¹ For CyBlock version 6.8.3a and earlier:

1. Create a custom category by navigating to Advanced Settings – Category Setup – Custom Categories.
   – Enter a category name and click Submit.
2. Add URLs to the custom category by navigating to Advanced Settings – Category Setup – Edit URLs.
   – Select your created category and enter the URLs in the Supplemental URLs field.