Policies define what gets blocked and what gets through. KyberGate comes with sensible defaults, but you'll want to customize them for your school.
Using a Template
The fastest way: go to Policy Manager and click "Use Template." We offer 6 pre-built templates:
- Elementary — Most restrictive. Blocks social media, gaming, video streaming, and adult content.
- Middle School — Moderate. Blocks adult content, gaming, and social media. Allows educational video.
- High School — Permissive. Blocks adult content and known dangerous sites. Allows most educational resources.
- BYOD — For bring-your-own-device programs. Basic safety filtering only.
- Staff — Minimal filtering. Blocks adult content only. Full internet access for teachers.
- Testing — Ultra-restrictive. Whitelist mode for standardized testing periods.
Creating a Custom Policy
- Go to Policy Manager > click "New Policy"
- Name your policy and select blocked categories (Social Media, Gaming, Adult Content, etc.)
- Add specific domain blocks or allows
- Set a schedule (e.g., block social media during school hours, allow after 3 PM)
- Choose which devices or user groups this policy applies to
- Save and activate