UniFi - How to block a website in UniFi

Learn how to block a specific website for users within the UniFi Controller

Alex Lowe

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The UniFi controller now has a wide variety of tools and settings available which allow you to block or even speed limit certain apps, websites and services.

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To do this, you will need one of the UXG models and an update to date version of the UniFi Controller. This includes:

  • UXG Lite
  • UXG Max
  • UXG Fiber
  • UXG Pro
  • UXG Enterprise

How to block an app or website

First, go to Settings

Click on Security

Scroll down and click on Create Policy

In here, choose whether to block this app or website for an entire zone, one device or a whole network

Once selected, you can choose to block a domain name, app category or a specific app. Multiple domain names or apps can be added if needed.

Once those options are selected, click on Add Policy

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