Note
This feature is only available to Connect for Chrome or Windows devices configured in Companion Mode.
Create a Content Modification policy to restrict certain website features that may distract or cause harm to your students.
A policy can include two kinds of modification and combine both in the same policy.
Content Modification |
URL Modification |
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When it applies |
After the page loads. |
Before the page loads. |
What it changes |
What appears on the page. |
Redirects or alters the URL query parameters. |
Students are not shown a block page when either kind of modification applies.
Before you begin
You must have access to Filtering in Linewize Filter.
If your school has a Linewize Filter Appliance, ensure that On Linewize Filter Network Filtering is turned on for Connect for Chrome.
Your devices must be running Connect for Chrome 4.0.5 or later.
Create a Content Modification Policy
In Linewize Filter, go to Filtering > Content Modification.
Select Create Policy.
Enter a Name for the policy.
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Select the Type field, then select one or more Content Modification types from the list.
Type
Description
Enforce BBC iPlayer Parental Guidance Lock
Enforces a PIN on BBC iPlayer to block access to content that requires guidance.
Enforce ITV Player Parental Guidance
Enforces a PIN on ITV Player to block access to content that requires guidance.
Hide Bing Adverts
Hides Sponsored Ads from Bing Search.
Hide Bing AI Overview
Hides Bing’s AI Overview from showing in search results. The “Copilot” tab is not part of this modification but can be blocked separately by a Content Filter policy (copilot.microsoft.com).
Hide Britannica Chatbot
Hides the built-in Britannica Chatbot from appearing in search results or on Britannica pages.
Block Embedded Games
Removes embedded games (iFrames) from websites, leaving a blank space instead.
Hide Google Adverts
Hides Sponsored Ads from Google Search.
Hide Google AI Overview
Hides Google’s AI Overview from showing in search results, and shows a blank page if users go to the ‘AI Mode’ tab.
Block Google Doodles
Hides Google Doodles from showing in search results.
Hide Google Translate
Hides the built-in Google Translate tool in search results, preventing student use while keeping Google Search accessible.
Hide Lyrics From Google Search
Hides song lyrics from appearing in search results from Google Search.
Hide Reddit Login
Blocks Reddit login/signup functionality and hides the login page.
Hide YouTube Comments
Removes the comments section on YouTube videos.
Hide YouTube Description
Hides video descriptions below YouTube videos.
Hide YouTube Menu
Hides YouTube’s left navigation menu. Students can still access links directly if they know the URL. Complements the “Hide YouTube Shorts” modification to further limit access.
Redirect YouTube Playables
Sends students to the YouTube home page when they open a YouTube Playables link.
Hide YouTube Recommended Videos
Hides recommended videos on the homepage and "Up next" section.
Hide YouTube Search
Removes the YouTube search bar.
Redirect YouTube Shorts
Sends students to the YouTube home page when they open a YouTube Shorts link.
Hide YouTube Videos from Google Search
Hides YouTube Videos from appearing in search results from Google Search.
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Use Criteria to set who the policy will apply to.
Note
Selecting multiple criteria in a policy requires all criteria types to be true for the policy to apply. For example, if you select a Group and Network criteria for a policy, the policy will only apply to users in the selected group and on the IP subnet.
Select Save Policy.
Turn the policy on by selecting the toggle.