# How do I setup website filtering on my DIR-885L router?

**How do I setup website filtering on my DIR-885L router?**

**Important Note: You CANNOT block Secure HTTP (HTTPS) websites**

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### Log into your router

**New GUI**  \
**Blue and White**

**Note:** Website filtering **cannot** be applied to specific devices only. Website filtering will apply to the entire network.
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### &#x20;Click Features > Website Filter

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### Click Add Rule

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### Add your desired website(s) to block and click Save

**Note:** You cannot block Secure HTTP (HTTPs) websites.

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Your website(s) are now blocked

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