Is there a way to only block on one website

emma 0 Reputation points
2026-11-11T04:03:53.7233333+00:00

I have social media blocks, but some of my educational webs contain my blocked sites. Is there a way to use the blocked site on that website, but not be able to use it like, on the direct app?

Microsoft Edge | Website issues | Windows 10
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  1. Vikki-T 13,945 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-11T09:18:24.7033333+00:00

    Hi emma,

    I understand that you want to keep the social media site blocked for direct browsing while still allowing its embedded content on an educational website.

    Could you clarify how the social media site is currently being blocked? For example, are you using a Microsoft Edge extension, Microsoft Family Safety, security software, or another filtering method? The available settings and whether this type of exception is possible will depend on the blocking tool being used.

    If possible, please also share the name of the blocking tool or extension, but please do not include any personal or account information.

    Thank you so much for your understanding.

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    2026-11-11T04:05:09.7966667+00:00

    Microsoft Family Safety cannot allow a social-media website only when it is embedded in an educational website while blocking that same website when opened directly in Edge.

    Family Safety’s web controls apply to the social-media site’s URL/domain, not to the page that embeds or links to it. Adding the social-media domain to Allowed sites would therefore also permit direct access to that domain. The installed social-media app can still be blocked separately through Apps, features, and games. ^1^

    Supported configuration

    An organizer can keep the social-media app and website blocked:

    1. Sign in to Microsoft Family Safety.
    2. Select the family member, choose Go to overview, and then select Edge.
    3. Under the website filtering settings, keep the social-media domain in Blocked sites.
    4. Select the applicable device platform—Windows, Xbox, or Mobile—and open Apps, features, and games.
    5. Turn on App and game limits, select the installed social-media app, and block it or configure its permitted schedule.
    6. If the app entry includes Block related websites, select the associated social-media website as well. ^2^

    The family member must use Microsoft Edge while signed in with the Microsoft account governed by Family Safety for web filtering to apply. Unsupported browsers may be blocked while filtering is enabled. ^3^

    Options for the educational content

    Because Family Safety has no “allow only when embedded on this site” rule, the practical alternatives are:

    • Keep the social-media domain blocked and use any non-social-media version of the educational material, such as a direct video, transcript, or downloadable resource.
    • Ask the educational website or instructor to provide the content through an unblocked educational platform.
    • Temporarily approve the blocked social-media domain when needed, then remove it from Allowed sites afterward. During that period, direct browsing to the domain will also be available.
    • If direct access must remain impossible at all times, do not allow the social-media domain; the embedded content will remain unavailable as well.

    The Always allow educational websites option may broaden access to recognized educational sites, but it does not create a referrer-based exception for a separately blocked social-media domain. ^1^

    References

    1. Filter websites and searches using Microsoft Family Safety | Microsoft Support
    2. Set app and game limits | Microsoft Support
    3. Set up web and search filters for Family Safety
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