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Enable and disable Web Control

  • Published on Sep 14, 2026
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Use settings to enable and disable Web Control on all systems managed by the Trellix ePO - On-prem server.

When the software is disabled:

  • Policy settings are not enforced.

  • The site report can't be displayed.

  • The Web Control button is gray.

Tip

Only disable Web Control to perform tests or troubleshoot network connection problems. Make sure to re-enable Web Control when you are done.

For details about product features, usage, and best practices, click ? or Help.

Task

  1. Select Menu → Policy → Policy Catalog, then select Endpoint Security Web Control from the Products list in the left pane.

  2. From the Category list in the right pane, select Options.

  3. Click the name of an editable policy.

  4. Configure settings in Web Control section.

    • By default, Enable Web Control and Enable WC Browser Plugin (Edge and Chrome) options are selected. The Enable WC Browser Plugin (Edge and Chrome) option allows administrators to enable Web Control browser extension on the client system.

    • (Optional) To disable Web Control, deselect Enable Web Control.

  5. Click Save.

  6. Run an agent wake-up call to apply the setting immediately, or wait for the next automatic agent-server communication.