Securly Filter is a robust solution that allows schools to filter and monitor students’ online activities, ensuring compliance with district policies and enhancing student safety. Follow the steps below to get started with setting up Securly Filter for your organization.

Step 1: Verify your Securly Filter account has been created

Before self-deploying any components of Securly Filter, ensure that your account has been created on the Securly side. Deploying the Securly Filter Chrome Extension before account verification may cause filtering issues.

You can verify the account creation by reaching out to our support team via email: support@securly.com. Once you have confirmation that the account is set up, proceed to the next steps.

Step 2: Log in to Securly Filter

Once you've verified your account has been created, you can log in to Securly Filter.

Go to securly.com.
Click Login in the upper-right corner.
Select Filter from the product login options.
Enter your administrator credentials to access the dashboard.

Step 3: Sync Organizational Units (OUs)

To ensure your users are properly filtered, you’ll need to sync your Organizational Units (OUs) with Securly.

In the Filter dashboard, navigate to the Policy Map page.
Click the Sync OUs button to bring in your school's or district's organizational structure from Google Workspace or Microsoft Entra.
Once synced, you will see all available OUs in the Policy Map, allowing you to apply specific policies based on different groups (such as students, teachers, and staff).

Step 4: Deploy the Securly Chrome Extension

After syncing your OUs, you can now deploy the Securly Chrome Extension to your organization. This extension enforces web filtering on Chrome devices regardless of location.

To deploy the Chrome Extension, follow these steps:

Log in to your Google Admin console at admin.google.com.
Navigate to Devices > Chrome > Apps & Extensions.
Add the Securly Chrome Extension by entering the App ID and forcing installation on the appropriate OUs (such as students or staff).

For detailed guidance on deploying the Securly Chrome Extension, please refer to our comprehensive installation guide here.

Step 5: Configure Policies in the Policy Editor

Once the extension is deployed, navigate back to the Policy Editor in your Securly Filter dashboard to set up policies. You can customize policies based on the OUs synced earlier. Some recommended policies include:

Blocking inappropriate content (e.g., adult content, violence, gambling).
Setting up exceptions for educational sites or services.
Enabling alerts for flagged activities.

Step 6: Review Activity Logs and Set Up Alerts

After configuring the policies, you can monitor user activity and set up alerts:

Navigate to the Activity page in your dashboard.
Review logs to see detailed reports of user activities.
Set up email alerts for certain categories, such as violence, self-harm, or inappropriate content.

Next Steps:

If you need additional help, consider exploring these resources:

For any additional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to support@securly.com.

Securly Filtering - Deployment Checklist