> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guardware.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guardware.com/documentation/protect/protection-scope/trusted-websites.md).

# Trusted Websites

The **Trusted Websites** section lets you add websites that can access protected files. When users upload encrypted files to a listed website, PROTECT decrypts them so the website can process them. PROTECT encrypts files downloaded from the website to maintain protection.

{% hint style="info" %}
Only websites added to this list are allowed to securely access encrypted files.
{% endhint %}

### Add a Website

1. Navigate to **PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites**.
2. Click **+New Website**.

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3. In **Classification Label**, choose the classification label to apply to unprotected files downloaded from the listed websites.
4. In **Security Groups**, select the Security Groups that can access files downloaded from the listed websites.
5. In **URL**, enter the website address that can interact with protected files.

   *Example: <https://protect.mycompany.com>*
6. In **Identifiers** (optional), click **+** to add an identifier. Identifiers help PROTECT detect specific elements or sections of the website where file uploads or downloads occur. This ensures decryption and encryption occur **only on authorised upload and download components**, not the entire page.

   Each identifier includes:

   1. **DOM Element Selector:** Enter the **CSS selector** for the web page element that PROTECT should identify or match. This tells PROTECT *which element* on the page is linked to file operations.

      **Examples:** `#uploadBtn`, `.input-field`, `div.file-section`, `button[data-action="upload"]`
   2. **Search Value:** Enter a value that identifies your organisation in the selected element, such as part of the signed-in email address or company name. PROTECT decrypts files only when this value is found. This limits decryption to accounts that belong to your company.

      **Examples:** `guardware.com.au`, `@guardware.com.au`, `GuardWare Australia`
7. In **Extensions that are decrypted**, choose how PROTECT handles file extensions when interacting with the website:
   1. **All:** PROTECT decrypts all encrypted files uploaded to the website and encrypts all files downloaded from it.
   2. **All but these extensions:** PROTECT decrypts uploaded files and encrypts downloaded files, except for files with the listed extensions.
   3. **Only these extensions:** PROTECT decrypts uploaded files and encrypts downloaded files only when they have the specified extensions.

      **Examples:** `.csv`, `.xml`

      Use the **+** button to add multiple extensions.
8. Click **Save**. The website appears in the **Website List**, where you can edit or remove it later.

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For example, with the configuration shown in the image, PROTECT decrypts files only during upload when the user is signed in to SharePoint with a GuardWare Australia account. If the user is signed in with another account, the files remain encrypted.

### Edit a Website

1. Navigate to **PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites**.
2. Search for the website you want to edit and click the **Edit** icon in the **ACTIONS** column.

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3. Update the necessary information and click **Save**.

### Delete a Website

1. Navigate to **PROTECT > Protection Scope > Trusted Websites**.
2. Search for the website you want to delete and click the **Delete** icon in the **ACTIONS** column.
3. Click **Delete** in the Confirmation Alert.


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