# Restrict Wi-Fi Access

> Restrict Wi-Fi access on Android Devices through Applivery Policies — allow or block specific networks to enforce connectivity rules.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/android/policies/restrict-wifi-access/  •  Last updated: 2026-05-26

**Key topics:** Wi-Fi policy configuration, Android device management, Network security, Applivery Dashboard, Android, Applivery, Wi-Fi, SSID

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**TL;DR:** Learn how to restrict or allow Wi-Fi network access on Android devices using Applivery's Wi-Fi policy feature.

In certain corporate environments, it may be necessary to restrict access to specific Wi-Fi networks—whether to enhance security, prevent interference from unauthorized networks, or ensure that Devices connect to the correct one. Below is a simple step-by-step guide on how to allow or block access to a particular Wi-Fi network from managed Devices.

### Configuring a Wi-Fi Policy

**Navigate to Policies**

Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), navigate to **Policies** 1.

**Select the Android Policy**

Choose the specific Android Policy you wish to modify.

**Access Network Settings**

From the left-hand menu, click on the **Network** section.

**Choose Wi-Fi SSID Policy**

In the **Device Connectivity Management** settings, select either **Allowlist** or **Denylist** under **Wi-Fi SSID Policy Type** 2, within the **Wi-Fi SSID Policy** section.

-   **Allowlist**: Only the specified Wi-Fi networks will be allowed.
    
-   **Denylist**: The specified Wi-Fi networks will be blocked.
    

![Wi-Fi ssid policy](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/3e6288bf-4a4b-46d9-b010-f49a677be182.png)

**Add Wi-Fi SSIDs**

To specify the Wi-Fi network you want to allow or block, click **\+ Add element** under the **Wi-Fi SSIDs** 3 configuration. A form will appear where you can enter the SSID of the specific network. You can add as many SSIDs as needed. Once you’re done, simply save your changes by clicking **Save changes** in the Policy view.

![Wi-Fi ssid](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/7c71f42f-0503-4d61-9224-fa207e0e87db.png)

Restricting access to specific Wi-Fi networks is a simple yet effective way to control device connectivity within your organization. Implementing these rules helps maintain a more secure, stable, and policy-aligned network environment.

:::tip
Regularly review and update your Wi-Fi Policies to ensure they remain effective and aligned with your organization's security needs.
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## AOSP Devices Support

Wi-Fi SSID Policy works the same on AOSP — same options, same steps. The Applivery DPC applies restrictions at the Device level through the native Android `DevicePolicyManager` APIs, so no Google services are required.