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title: Assign Exception
slug: assign-exception
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createdAt: 2026-01-22T10:35:34.859Z
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Navigate to the sidebar menu: [Protection](docId\:AOavaXBxIc2KMEjwXC3Pi)**&#x20;&#x20;**> [Policies](docId\:i3Yd_tV8604vQf9JT7_CC), and click <font color="#2563eb">`+ Assign exception groups`</font>button.
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## Overview

Creating an exception list (Allow List or Block List) is not enough to activate it. You must explicitly **assign** that list to a policy. This modular approach allows you to reuse the same "Global Allow List" across multiple different policies (e.g., for different offices) without having to recreate the domains every time.

## Interface Overview

The assignment window is a focused modal designed for quick selection.

| ### Interface Element                                        | ### Focus & Description                                                                                                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Selection Field**                                          | Click here to see all available exception groups. You can select multiple lists simultaneously (e.g., both a "Global Allow List" and a "Marketing Block List"). |
| **Checkmarks (✓)**                                           | A blue checkmark next to a list name indicates it is currently selected for this policy.                                                                        |
| <font color="#2563eb">`+ Create new exception group` </font> | If you haven't created the list yet, use this button to define a new group on the fly without leaving the screen.                                               |
| <font color="#2563eb"></font>                                | The blue button confirms the link. The policy will immediately start using the domains in the selected lists.                                                   |

## Configuration & Logic

### Select Your Groups&#x20;

Click inside the input box. A dropdown list of all your available Exception Groups will appear.

- **To Add:** Click on the group name. It will appear as a "chip" (tag) inside the box.
- **To Remove:** Click the **"X"** icon next to the group name tag to unlink it.

### Confirm Assignment&#x20;

Once you have selected all the necessary lists (Allow and Block), click the blue <font color="#2563eb"></font> button at the bottom right.

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**Important Priority Logic**

- Allow Lists (Whitelists) always take priority over Block Lists (Blacklists).
- Exception Lists always take priority over Content Filtering Categories.

Example: If you block "Social Networks" in the main policy but add facebook.com to an assigned Allow List, Facebook will be accessible.
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