> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Check if a Website Is Blocked

> How to use the GoGuardian Teacher Website Checker to see if a site is blocked by Admin filtering rules or a Scene, and how to update Scenes to allow access.

The Website Checker lets you verify whether a site is blocked by GoGuardian Admin filtering rules or by one of your Scenes. If a block is coming from a Scene, you can update it directly from the checker.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WdSLf_illc6wcugj/images/screenshots/teacher/website-checker/step-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WdSLf_illc6wcugj&q=85&s=e099bdb15e5bcee744341df886eb54b4" alt="GoGuardian Teacher Scenes page" width="2880" height="1200" data-path="images/screenshots/teacher/website-checker/step-01.png" />

<Note>
  You can't allow sites that are blocked by GoGuardian Admin. The Website Checker lets you identify the source of a block and update your own Scenes — Admin-level blocks require action from your district administrator.
</Note>

## Access the Website Checker

In GoGuardian Teacher, go to the **Classrooms** view and select **Check if a website is blocked**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=73a3a763d27090c4c8668dc16670867f" alt="Active Classrooms options: Sort by: (A-Z) Check if website is blocked. Click here to check websites. Import Google…" width="1523" height="510" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-01.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-02.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=0960ac686f7795a6d51e6431a72bb7f5" alt="Check if website is blocked" width="304" height="50" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-02.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-03.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=fdc9442cb2972419c6ef06c7e8044ee3" alt="Check if a website is blocked for students. Enter the website you want to check and click Check Website. Show…" width="908" height="690" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-03.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-04.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=9ee0f14888a0948d1262a7ea08f525f1" alt="Check if a website is blocked for students. Enter the website you want to check. www.quizlet.com Check website. Show…" width="915" height="685" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-04.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-05.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=2ccf175390dfc8eba3798a176679b417" alt="Name of Classroom or Scene Icons differ for classes and scenes. Classroom icon is vertical rectangle with ribbon,…" width="297" height="335" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-05.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-06.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=aa8ab7c49bd4353f164d99fe7d4c8004" alt="Chart column headings: Name of Classroom or Scene and Details. Algebra 2 - Website blocked for 1 student (Admin…" width="851" height="187" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-06.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-07.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=026eeb645fb8049fb549127963fed11e" alt="Website blocked for 5 Students (link selected) Website is blocked for: Kevin, Elaine, Apple, Denise, Lenny" width="541" height="270" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-07.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-08.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=8e3e82d34bc492ed9e8a43f1473af88e" alt="Chart column headings: Name of Classroom or Scene and Details. No Music - Website is blocked in this Scene (link:…" width="856" height="187" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-08.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-09.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=601eaad153e6ce55d30a0c746eb647f6" alt="No Music - Website blocked in this Scene (Updated! - link: Undo)" width="752" height="52" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-09.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-10.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=d90a3b9b8cbdf1dffaeff13ff59a807b" alt="Name of Classroom or Scene and Details. No Music - Website blocked by this Scene (Updated! - link: Undo), Reading…" width="871" height="346" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-10.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/WIMAddacRWqUl_FH/images/screenshots/website-checker/step-11.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WIMAddacRWqUl_FH&q=85&s=8a204316f91081067ae7a938b506473a" alt="Good news! This website should not be blocked in any Classroom or Scene." width="527" height="256" data-path="images/screenshots/website-checker/step-11.png" />

## Check a Website

1. From the **Classrooms** page, select **Check if a website is blocked**. A pop-up window appears.

2. Enter the site you want to check in the text field, then select **Check Website**. Results display for all of your Classrooms and Scenes.

3. The results table shows:

   * The name of each Classroom or Scene where the site is blocked
   * How many students are affected within each Classroom
   * Whether the block comes from a Scene or an Admin policy

   If the site isn't blocked anywhere, the checker displays: "Good news This website should not be blocked in any Classroom or Scene."

## Understand the Results

### Sites Blocked by GoGuardian Admin

When a block is caused by an Admin filtering policy, you'll see "Website blocked for all students in this classroom (admin policy)" next to the affected Classroom.

If only 1 student is blocked, that student may be assigned to a highly restrictive policy in GoGuardian Admin — sometimes called the Penalty Box. Select the number of students blocked to see a list of the affected students by name.

<Note>
  Admin-level blocks can't be changed from GoGuardian Teacher. Contact your district administrator to adjust those filtering rules.
</Note>

### Sites Blocked by Scenes

When a block is caused by a Scene, you have 2 options for allowing the site:

**Update 1 Scene**

Select **Update your Scene** next to the Scene you want to change. The row updates to show **Updated** with an **Undo** option. You can undo the change at any time while the window is open.

**Update all Scenes at once**

Select the **Update all my Scenes (X)** checkbox at the bottom of the window, where X is the number of affected Scenes. All affected Scenes switch to **Updated** status. Select **Done** to confirm the changes.

## Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Scenes Overview" href="/products/teacher/scenes-overview">
    Learn how Scenes control site access during a class session.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create and Apply a Scene" href="/products/teacher/create-and-apply-a-scene">
    Build a custom Scene or apply an existing one to your class.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Allow Access to Blocked Sites" href="/products/teacher/allow-access-to-blocked-sites">
    Other ways to give students temporary access to blocked content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scene Conflicts" href="/products/teacher/scene-conflicts">
    Understand what happens when multiple filtering rules apply at the same time.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
