Block a specific application through DNSFilter
Turn an explicit application restriction request into a DNSFilter policy update.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Blocked Application
Blocks an application under a policy, regardless of other allow rules.
Why this helps
Application restrictions may be delayed while a team member translates a request into policy settings.
- Add a requested application to a policy block list.
- Reduce manual interpretation and policy editing.
- Keep the request focused on a specified app and policy.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect AnyDB and DNSFilter in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation.
- 3Tell Notis to add the specified application to the requested DNSFilter policy block list, only when both identifiers are present.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with a real application and policy identifier.
Questions about this workflow
Does blocking the application override allow rules?
The action description says the application is added to the policy block_applications list and blocked regardless of other allow rules.
What if the app or policy identifier is missing?
Instruct Notis to skip the request and report which detail is missing.
What starts the workflow?
A Notis webhook request. AnyDB trigger events are not listed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link AnyDB to Dnsfilter. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
AnyDB triggers
Dnsfilter actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create IP Address
Adds an IP address to a network for filtering policies.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add Allowed Application
Allows an application through a policy, regardless of other blocking rules.
Get Application Category
Retrieves details about an application category.
Add Allowlist Domains to Policies
Adds domains to the allow lists of multiple policies, bypassing their filtering rules.
Get Billing Information
Retrieves billing records for an organization, including amounts and billing periods.
Add Blacklist Category To Policy
Adds a content category to a policy’s block list without changing other settings.
Get Category
Retrieves basic information about a category.
Add Blacklist Domain To Policy
Blocks a domain for users covered by a policy.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
AnyDB and Dnsfilter, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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