The ScoutDNS Application Policy sub-tab lets you block whole groups of web applications while still allowing specific apps through an allow list. It covers tens of thousands of domains and supports a zero-trust security approach.
For example, you can block every VPN service except your approved corporate VPN, or block all remote-desktop tools except the one your company standardizes on. This reduces the attack surface and frustrates malicious social-engineering attempts.
AI & ML
Generative AI and machine-learning tools that create or analyze text, images, or data.
Anthropic
ChatGPT/Open AI
Copilot
Gemini
Grok
Educational Games
Interactive learning apps designed primarily for children.
Khan Academy Kids
Toca Life World
Pok Pok
Email - Deprecated See "Web Email"
Legacy category consolidated into Web Email.
Games
Online games that can consume bandwidth and distract users.
Epic
Fortnight
Roblox
Steam
Instant Messaging
Real-time text and media chat services
Discord
Facebook Messenger
Skype
Slack
WhatsApp
WeChat
Online Storage
Cloud file-storage and synchronization platforms.
Google Drive
Dropbox
OneDrive
SharePoint
iCloud
Peer to Peer (Networking and VPN)
BitTorrent / μTorrent
qBittorrent
Transmission
NordVPN
Surfshark
Cloudflare WARP (1.1.1.1)
OpenVPN
Software that allows remote control or screen sharing of devices including RMMs.
TeamViewer
AnyDesk
Chrome Remote Desktop
Social Networking
Platforms for sharing posts, media, and messages with broad audiences.
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
On-demand video and audio services (formerly included iTunes)
Netflix
Amazon Prime
Twitch
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
Voice over IP
Voice and video-calling applications that operate over IP networks.
Discord
Skype
WhatsApp
Zoom Phone
Web Chat
Browser-based team or customer-service chat platforms.
Intercom
Web Email
Email services accessed through the cloud via browser or desktop client
Gmail
Office365
Outlook.com
Yahoo Mail
Web Proxy
Sites and domains that attempt to bypass network controls or hide identity.
Blocks all known DoH Domains
Disables Apple DNS Proxy Service
Hide.me
Windows Update
Windows OS updates, might be used to block large guest internet use in limited bandwidth sites.