# Block Websites on Edge & IE

> Block specific websites on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge using Applivery Windows Device Management Policies.

Source: https://docs.applivery.com/en/device-management/windows/policies/block-websites-edge-ie/  •  Last updated: 2026-03-24

**Key topics:** Web Filtering, Device Management Policies, OMA-URI Configuration, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Applivery, Windows, OMA-URI

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**TL;DR:** Block websites on Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge using Applivery's custom policies to control web access on managed devices.

Blocking URLs in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge is a useful way to control web access on managed Devices. Whether to improve productivity, limit distractions, or enhance security, restricting access to particular websites can help organizations enforce browsing Policies effectively.

With Applivery, administrators can centrally configure these restrictions to ensure that users only access approved content, creating a safer and more controlled browsing environment.

## Controlling Web Access

Once in the [**Applivery Dashboard**](https://dashboard.applivery.io/), head to **Policies** 1. Choose the Policy where you want to add this configuration.

**Navigate to Custom Policies**

In the left-hand menu, select **\+ Add configuration** 2, search for **Custom Policies** 3, and then click **\+ Add Value** to create the new configuration.

![custom Policies](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/0e35e04b-4f94-4c3e-8a7b-5066d2f3a91f.png)

Remember to select the correct policy before adding the custom configuration.

Use the following OMA-URI to block websites:

-   **OMA-URI**: `./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/InternetExplorer/DisallowRunOnSites`.
    
-   **Format**: String (chr).
    
-   **Value**: Configure a list of blocked URLs separated by semicolons.
    

![block websites](https://docs.applivery.com/int/_r2/media/09ac0a4e-3ad8-478f-9f15-3474973eec71/960c9127-6db1-49c8-9bac-a2827d88afe4.png)