How do I block a website with the Custom Website List?

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Filter Guardians (Guardians) can block a website by logging into the Victory app, navigating to the "People" tab, tapping "Profile" for the member, tapping "Custom Website List", typing in the website name, and tapping the "Block" button.

Before You Begin


  • This article works for both Guaridans and Members.
     
  • Guardians have full control over the Custom Website List for the members they're helping.
     
  • Members have limited control over their Custom Website List. They can block websites via the Custom Website list, but once it's added, only the Guardian can remove it

Block a Website


  1. Open the Victory app on your phone or tablet and enter your username and password to sign in.
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  2. Tap the "People" tab.
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  3. Select "Profile" for the person for whom you want to block a website. 

    If you want to block a website for yourself, tap your initials in the top-right corner, tap "Settings," and proceed to step #4.


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  4. Tap "Custom Website List."

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  5. Enter the website you want to block and tap the "Block" button.

    The Dos & Don'ts of Blocking a Website

    Example Accepted or Not Accepted Note
    lego.com ✅ Accepted This is how we suggest you enter a website into the Custom Website List.
    *.lego.com ❌ Not Accepted The Custom Website List does not support wildcards (*).
    https://lego.com ❌ Not Accepted The Custom Website List does not support "HTTP" or "HTTPS" and will remove them automatically if you type them in.
    lego.com/new ❌ Not Accepted A specific page of a website cannot be allowed or blocked.
    buy.lego.com ✅ Accepted A specific section of a website, called a subdomain, can be allowed or blocked.
    192.168.1.1 ❌ Not Accepted You cannot add an IP Address to the Custom Website List.


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  6. You'll see a confirmation message and the website with a 🚫 symbol next to it. Refresh Victory Shield™ on your devices, and the website will be blocked.

    If the website is still accessible after refreshing Victory Shield™, clear your browser's cookies and cache. Choose your browser to learn how to clear them: Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

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