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I need to lock down iPads so users can only access a few approved websites. We normally use Chrome, and I was initially looking at Chrome app configuration XML to limit URLs like we do on Android. Is there a simpler way in Hexnode to allow only specific websites on iPadOS without building a Chrome XML configuration? Ideally, the restriction should apply even if users try Safari or Chrome. I also want to push website shortcuts if possible, but the main requirement is stopping general browsing.
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2 days ago
Jul 25, 2026
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You do not need to use Chrome Managed App Configuration XML just to restrict browsing to specific URLs on iPads.
For this requirement, use the iOS Web Content Filtering payload in Hexnode:
1. Go to Policies > iOS > Web Content Filtering.
2. Set the filter type to Allowlist Only.
3. Add the approved website URLs to the allowlist.
4. Associate the policy with the required iPads.
On iOS and iPadOS, this restriction works at the system level. That means the allowed URL list applies across supported browsers, including Safari and Google Chrome. Users will not be able to browse freely outside the websites added to the allowlist.
This is usually the recommended approach when the goal is general website restriction rather than configuring Chrome-specific behavior.
Regards,
Mary Romero
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