This article explains how to add an app to a block policy in GoGuardian Admin from GoGuardian Discover. This is a cross-product workflow: the action starts in Discover and takes effect in GoGuardian Admin.
You need permission to edit policies in GoGuardian Admin to complete this workflow. If you can’t select a policy, contact your GoGuardian Admin owner.
Block App in Admin from Discover
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Go to Discover.
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Click App Catalog.
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Find the app you want to block.
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Open the app details.
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Click Block in GoGuardian Admin.
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Review the app domain or domains that Discover will send to GoGuardian Admin.
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In the policy picker, select the GoGuardian Admin policy you want to update.
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Click Block App in Selected Policies.
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Wait for the success message confirming the app was added.
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Go to GoGuardian Admin and open the policy you updated. Confirm the app domain appears in the policy’s blocked sites list.
Adding an app to a block policy prevents students assigned to that policy from accessing the app. You can select multiple policies in one action.
FAQ
Does this block apply immediately?
The block follows GoGuardian Admin policy syncs, which can take up to 15 minutes to apply.
Do I need extra permissions to add an app to a policy?
Yes. You need permission to edit policies in GoGuardian Admin. If you can’t select a policy, contact your GoGuardian Admin owner.
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