permission WhatApp

[Gian666]

Hi , meraki MX84 .

I have active in Layer 7 the blocking of all social web and photo sharing. The block also includes Whatsapp. Is it possible to bypass whatsapp only? Thank you

[CptnCrnch]

Unfortunately: no. There's no "allow-listing".

[Gian666]

Ok,

Thank you

[kchand]

Hello,

If you need to allow the Whatsapp application only for a specific set of users/VLAN then you can create a group policy with the desired rules and apply the policy to the respective end devices.

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Creating_and_Applying...

[Gian666]

Hello,

 I know. Unfortunately, the policies in layer 7 are only deny.

Thank you

[MattJ]

Hi @Gian666 

In the Meraki Dashboard, Group policies supersede Layer 7 rules. What this means is that you can continue blocking the category "Social web and photo sharing" for users on your network. Blocking their access to WhatsApp and other services that fall into this category. 

You can then create a Group Policy, and use it to allow access to WhatsApp, for a group of users you would specify. This would allow you to block WhatsApp and other Social web and photo-sharing services to all, except a group of users you specify.  

[Gian666]

Hello,

Sure
But I can't create a allow policy.
What I've done is create a deny policy of Badoo, facebook ect except Whatsapp.

Thank you

[MattJ]

In the Group Policy, there will be a section at the bottom titled "Allow list URL patterns". Set this section to override and then add whatsapp.com to the box on the right. This setting will supersede the L7 Rules created. 

[Gian666]

Hello,

Unfortunately I don't have that section

[MattJ]

This feature is only available for MX devices with an Advanced Security License. If your MX device is using an Enterprise License then this feature will not be available.

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Creating_and_Applying...

[Gian666]

Ok,

thank you

Best