Configure Local Alerts

Applies To: WatchGuard Advanced EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard Advanced EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPP This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPP endpoint security product.

In the General settings of a workstations and servers settings profile, you can configure local alerts to show or hide for Windows, Mac and Linux computers.

To configure local alerts:

1. In WatchGuard Cloud, select Configure > Endpoints.
2. Select Settings.
3. From the left pane, select Workstations and Servers.
4. Select an existing security settings profile to edit, copy an existing profile, or in the upper-right corner of the page, click Add to create a new profile.
   The Add Settings or Edit Settings page opens.
5. Type a Name and Description for the settings profile, if required.
6. Select General.

7. To Show malware, firewall, and device control alerts on protected computers and devices, enable the toggle. (This feature is available for computers with a Windows, macOS, or Linux operating system.)
8. (Optional) In the text box, type a custom message to include in the alert.
9. To Show an alert every time the Web access control feature blocks a page, enable the toggle. (This feature is available for computers with a Windows, macOS, or Linux operating system.)
   A pop-up window displays on the workstation or server every time Endpoint Security blocks a web page.
10. Click Save.
11. Select the profile and assign recipients, if required.
    For more information, go to Assign a Settings Profile.

Related Topics

Manage Settings Profiles

Copy a Settings Profile

Edit a Settings Profile

Assign a Settings Profile

Configure Workstations and Servers Security Settings

Configure Web Access Control