{"id":22483,"date":"2025-05-22T11:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T03:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/?p=22483"},"modified":"2025-05-22T11:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T03:18:29","slug":"how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Websites on Fortigate Firewall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-light-blue\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#FortiGate_Web_Filtering_Core_Concepts\" title=\"FortiGate Web Filtering: Core Concepts\">FortiGate Web Filtering: Core Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#Method_1_GUI_Configuration\" title=\"Method 1: GUI Configuration\">Method 1: GUI Configuration<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#1_Create_or_Edit_a_Web_Filter_Profile\" title=\"1. Create or Edit a Web Filter Profile\">1. Create or Edit a Web Filter Profile<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#2_Configure_Static_URL_Filter\" title=\"2. Configure Static URL Filter\">2. Configure Static URL Filter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#3_Configure_FortiGuard_Category_Filter\" title=\"3. Configure FortiGuard Category Filter\">3. Configure FortiGuard Category Filter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#4_Apply_the_Web_Filter_Profile_to_a_Firewall_Policy\" title=\"4. Apply the Web Filter Profile to a Firewall Policy\">4. Apply the Web Filter Profile to a Firewall Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#Method_2_CLI_Configuration\" title=\"Method 2: CLI Configuration\">Method 2: CLI Configuration<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#1_Create_a_Web_Filter_Profile_Static_URL_Filter\" title=\"1. Create a Web Filter Profile &amp; Static URL Filter\">1. Create a Web Filter Profile &amp; Static URL Filter<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#2_Apply_the_Profile_to_a_Firewall_Policy\" title=\"2. Apply the Profile to a Firewall Policy\">2. Apply the Profile to a Firewall Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#Method_3_Blocking_by_DNS_Filter_Optional\" title=\"Method 3: Blocking by DNS Filter (Optional)\">Method 3: Blocking by DNS Filter (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cciedump.spoto.net\/blog\/how-to-block-websites-on-fortigate-firewall_22483.html\/#Best_Practices_Troubleshooting\" title=\"Best Practices &amp; Troubleshooting\">Best Practices &amp; Troubleshooting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FortiGate_Web_Filtering_Core_Concepts\"><\/span>FortiGate Web Filtering: Core Concepts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FortiGate\u2019s Web Filter engine inspects HTTP\/HTTPS traffic and applies rules based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Static URL Filter<\/strong><ul><li>Matches explicit URL patterns or domains you specify (e.g., <code>facebook.com<\/code>, <code>*.torrent*<\/code>).<\/li><li>Actions: <strong>Block<\/strong>, <strong>Allow<\/strong>, or <strong>Exempt<\/strong> (bypass further inspection).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>FortiGuard Category-Based Filter<\/strong><ul><li>Uses Fortinet\u2019s cloud-based categorization (Social Media, Gambling, Malware, etc.).<\/li><li>Actions: <strong>Monitor<\/strong>, <strong>Block<\/strong>, or <strong>Warning<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Web Content Filter<\/strong><ul><li>Examines page content for blacklisted keywords or regular expressions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Web Script Filter<\/strong><ul><li>Controls Java applets, ActiveX, cookies, and other client-side scripts.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The processing order is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Static URL Filter<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>FortiGuard Category Filter<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Web Content Filter<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Web Script Filter<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Antivirus<\/strong> (proxy-based scanning).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining these layers, FortiGate can precisely block known bad sites while still allowing legitimate traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_GUI_Configuration\"><\/span>Method 1: GUI Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_or_Edit_a_Web_Filter_Profile\"><\/span>1. Create or Edit a Web Filter Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Log in to your FortiGate web console (<code>https:\/\/&lt;firewall-ip&gt;<\/code>).<\/li><li>Go to <strong>Security Profiles \u2192 Web Filter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Create New<\/strong> (or select an existing profile to edit).<\/li><li>In the profile editor:<ul><li><strong>Name:<\/strong> e.g., <code>Block-Social-Media<\/code><\/li><li><strong>Inspection Mode:<\/strong> choose <strong>Proxy<\/strong> (full content inspection) or <strong>Flow<\/strong> (lighter, faster) depending on performance needs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Configure_Static_URL_Filter\"><\/span>2. Configure Static URL Filter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Scroll to <strong>Static URL Filter<\/strong>, enable <strong>URL Filter<\/strong>, and click <strong>Create New<\/strong>.<\/li><li>In the <strong>New URL Filter<\/strong> dialog:<ul><li><strong>Type:<\/strong> <code>Wildcard<\/code> (for <code>*.facebook.com\/*<\/code>) or <code>Simple<\/code> (exact matches).<\/li><li><strong>URL:<\/strong> e.g., <code>*.facebook.com\/*<\/code><\/li><li><strong>Action:<\/strong> <strong>Block<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Status:<\/strong> <strong>Enable<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Repeat for each site or pattern you want to block (e.g., <code>*.youtube.com\/*<\/code>).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Configure_FortiGuard_Category_Filter\"><\/span>3. Configure FortiGuard Category Filter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In the same profile, enable <strong>FortiGuard Web Filter<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Under <strong>Static\/Category<\/strong>, scroll to <strong>Category Based Filter<\/strong>, then choose the action per category:<ul><li>Social Media \u2192 <strong>Block<\/strong><\/li><li>Gambling \u2192 <strong>Block<\/strong><\/li><li>Malware \u2192 <strong>Block<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the profile.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Apply_the_Web_Filter_Profile_to_a_Firewall_Policy\"><\/span>4. Apply the Web Filter Profile to a Firewall Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Navigate to <strong>Policy &amp; Objects \u2192 IPv4 Policy<\/strong> (or <strong>IPv6 Policy<\/strong>).<\/li><li>Edit (or create) the policy that handles outbound web traffic (e.g., <strong>WAN \u2192 LAN<\/strong>).<\/li><li>In the <strong>Security Profiles<\/strong> section:<ul><li>Enable <strong>Web Filter<\/strong>, and select your newly created profile (<code>Block-Social-Media<\/code>).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Make sure <strong>SSL Inspection<\/strong> is enabled if you want to filter HTTPS traffic (full HTTPS proxy).<\/li><li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Position this policy above any broader \u201callow all\u201d rules so your block list is matched first.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_CLI_Configuration\"><\/span>Method 2: CLI Configuration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scripted or bulk rollouts often leverage the CLI. Below are the core commands for FortiOS 6.x\u20137.x.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_Web_Filter_Profile_Static_URL_Filter\"><\/span>1. Create a Web Filter Profile &amp; Static URL Filter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">config webfilter profile\r\n    edit \"Block-Websites\"\r\n        set inspection-mode proxy  # or flow based on performance needs\r\n        config ftgd-wf\r\n            set options block social-media gambling\r\n        end\r\n        config static-url\r\n            edit 1\r\n                set url \"*.facebook.com\/*\"\r\n                set type wildcard\r\n                set action block\r\n            next\r\n            edit 2\r\n                set url \"*.youtube.com\/*\"\r\n                set type wildcard\r\n                set action block\r\n            next\r\n        end\r\n    next\r\nend\r<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Apply_the_Profile_to_a_Firewall_Policy\"><\/span>2. Apply the Profile to a Firewall Policy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">config firewall policy\r\n    edit 10               # or the ID of your outbound web policy\r\n        set name \"Block-Web-Outbound\"\r\n        set srcintf \"lan1\"\r\n        set dstintf \"wan1\"\r\n        set srcaddr \"all\"\r\n        set dstaddr \"all\"\r\n        set action accept\r\n        set schedule \"always\"\r\n        set service \"HTTP\" \"HTTPS\"\r\n        set utm-status enable\r\n        set webfilter-profile \"Block-Websites\"\r\n        set ssl-ssh-profile \"deep-inspection\"  # if filtering HTTPS\r\n    next\r\nend\r<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><code>set utm-status enable<\/code> turns on UTM features.<\/li><li><code>set ssl-ssh-profile<\/code> points to an SSL inspection profile; necessary for HTTPS content inspection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Blocking_by_DNS_Filter_Optional\"><\/span>Method 3: Blocking by DNS Filter (Optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer blocking at DNS resolution rather than inline URL matching, you can use FortiGate\u2019s DNS Filter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">config dnsfilter profile\r\n    edit \"DNS-Block\"\r\n        config filter-entry\r\n            edit 1\r\n                set domain \"facebook.com\"\r\n                set action block\r\n            next\r\n        end\r\n    next\r\nend\r\n\r\nconfig firewall policy\r\n    edit 20\r\n        set name \"DNS-Filter-Policy\"\r\n        set srcintf \"lan1\"\r\n        set dstintf \"wan1\"\r\n        set srcaddr \"all\"\r\n        set dstaddr \"all\"\r\n        set action accept\r\n        set service \"DNS\"\r\n        set utm-status enable\r\n        set dnsfilter-profile \"DNS-Block\"\r\n    next\r\nend\r<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> DNS filtering only blocks by domain name and does not account for specific URLs or paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_Troubleshooting\"><\/span>Best Practices &amp; Troubleshooting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Policy Ordering<\/strong><ul><li>Always place restrictive policies (URL blocks) above general allow rules.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Log &amp; Monitor<\/strong><ul><li>Enable logging on your block policies: <em><code><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>set logtraffic all<\/strong><\/span><\/code><\/em><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Check <strong>Log &amp; Report \u2192 Web Filter<\/strong> to see blocked attempts.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>HTTPS Inspection<\/strong><ul><li>Without SSL deep inspection, you won\u2019t see full URLs\u2014only domain names.<\/li><li>Deploy certificates to endpoints to avoid trust warnings.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Wildcard Usage<\/strong><ul><li>Use wildcards carefully; overly broad patterns can unintentionally block subdomains.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Session Flush<\/strong><ul><li>After major changes, clear existing sessions to apply new rules immediately: <em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">execute clear session all<\/span><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Static URL vs. Category<\/strong><ul><li>If you <strong>Allow<\/strong> a URL in the static list, FortiGate still checks its FortiGuard category next.<\/li><li>If you want to bypass all further checks, use <strong>Exempt<\/strong> instead of <strong>Allow<\/strong> .<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Backup Configurations<\/strong><ul><li>Always back up your configuration before making sweeping changes:<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code class=\"\">execute backup config flash backup-before-webfilter.conf\r<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class='sfsi_Sicons' style='width: 100%; 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