How to add a website exception in Norton Internet Security

Learn how to add a website exception in Norton Internet Security and access blocked websites without compromising your computer’s security. Follow our step-by-step guide for a seamless browsing experience.

To add a website exception in Norton Internet Security, you can follow these steps, which are compiled from various sources:

Adding a Program Exception to the Firewall:

1. Open Norton Internet Security: Start the application and click on the “Settings” tab to access the Settings window.
2. Access Network Settings: Click on the “Network” tab, select “Smart Firewall,” and then choose “Program Rules.”
3. Add the Exception: Click the “Add” button and navigate to the program you want to add as an exception.
4. Configure Program Rules: In the Security Alert window, select “Allow Always (Recommended)” from the “Options” drop-down box, then click “OK.”
5. Apply the Changes: Click the “Apply” button, followed by “OK” to confirm the exception through the firewall​​.

Adding an Exception to Norton Family:

1. Launch Norton Internet Security: Start the program and click on the “Settings” tab.
2. General Settings: Click on the “General” tab, then select “Other Settings” in the window’s left pane.
3. Norton Family Website: Click on “Norton Family” to access the Norton Family website. Sign in with your Norton account credentials.
4. Edit Account Settings: Select the account you want to edit and choose the “Web” option.
5. Add Website to Allow List: Click on “Specific Websites to Allow,” enter the website’s full URL in the field provided, then click “Add to List.”
6. Save the Changes: Click the “Save” button to finalize the addition of the website to the allowed list​​.

Alternative Method for Adding an Application Exception:

1. Open Norton Settings: Start Norton and click on “Settings.”
2. Administrative Settings: In the Settings dialog, select “Administrative Settings.”
3. Program Exclusions: Scroll down to “Program Exclusions” under the Performance Monitoring section and click on “Configure [+].”
4. Add the Exception: Click the [Add] button and browse to the application you want to exclude.
5. Select and Confirm: Choose the relevant application file and click “Open.” The application will be added to the Program Exclusions list.
6. Apply the Changes: Click the [Apply] button to register the changes​​.

Additional Notes:

• When adding a website exception, it’s important to correctly identify the URL or IP address of the site you want to allow.
• For program exceptions, ensure that the specific executable file (.exe) of the program is selected.
• These procedures are designed to help manage access to websites and applications, enhancing both security and flexibility in accordance with your needs.

For more detailed guidance and additional resources, you can refer to the official Norton support pages and documentation.