Netspark Mobile allows you to fine-tune your filter settings using Custom Filtering Rules. This feature lets you:

• Block applications and websites you find inappropriate for your current protection level.
• Allow applications and websites restricted by your current protection level.
• Set temporary rules for specific durations.

Follow the steps below to manage your custom filtering rules for apps and websites.

Steps to Add a Custom Filtering Rule

1. Access Netspark:

• Open the Netspark Mobile app on your device, or visit the Netspark Management Site.
• Log in using your admin email address and password.

2. Select the Device:

• Choose the device you'd like to set a rule for from the list.

Add a Rule for an Application

1. Locate the Application:

   • On the Netspark app's home screen, you’ll see a list of installed applications, on the management site select the Device Applications tab
   • Use the Sort button to sort by name, usage, or installation date.
   • Search for a specific app by entering its name in the search bar under Content Management.

2. Set the Filter Level:

   • Select the app from the list and choose the desired Filter Level.

3. Set a Temporary Rule (Optional):

   • Choose Temporary in the Filter Level options.
   • Specify the Filter Level and the duration for the rule.

Add a Rule for a Website

1. Press the Add New Button:

   • At the bottom of the screen on Netspark mobile's app, tap Add New and then select the Website tab.
     
   • On the Management site select Custom Filtering Rules tab

2. Enter the Website Address:

   • Input the URL of the website you want to manage.
   • Enter only the domain name, excluding prefixes like www., https://, or http://.
     • Example: Use domain.com instead of www.domain.com or https://domain.com.

3. Set the Filter Level:

   • Choose the desired Filter Level and press Add to List.

4. Set a Temporary Rule (Optional):

   • Locate the website in your custom rules list.
   • Press the Filter Level button next to it and choose Temporary.
   • Specify the Filter Level and duration.

Managing Rules:

• You can view, edit, or delete existing rules by navigating to the Custom Filtering Rules list under Content Management.
• Temporary rules will automatically expire after the set time, restoring the default filtering level.