Add domain lookup to dashboard
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Hamish
It would be great if the domain lookup functionality could be included in the dashboard. The main reason I login to DNS Filter is to unblock or whitelist. Being able to take action from a domain lookup card or even from the domain list that's already there would be much easier.
I know that lookup is available under Tools, but I can never remember which menu item it's under so I go through them all. I had no idea that it was also under the Support link. From a user experience perspective neither of those are particularly intuitive.
Something like adding a "Block" option in the Domains card on the Overview page would be much faster and, to my mind at least, more intuitive.
Minetta Gould
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The Domain Report Tool was added to the sidebar navigation in January 2025.
Mikey @DNSFilter
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Now I understand. We do have plans to add what we call Policy Actions anywhere they are appropriate to give quick access to make policy updates. Your suggested location is a great idea.
I'll keep this open to gather more Policy Action hotspots from others.
Thank you for following up.
Hamish
Mikey @DNSFilter: No worries, thanks for listening. Policy Action hotspots sound great. I've updated my original post to reflect the more detailed description so others can vote.
Mikey @DNSFilter
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Thank you for the feedback Hamish. You're in luck. Our Domain Report tool is already available in the dashboard. You can access the tool from the sidebar navigation under Tools or from the Support drop down on the top bar (see screenshot).
You can also add a domain directly to an allow or block from the tool.
We are always working to improve our dashboard so keep the suggestions coming.
I'll mark this as closed but know that we realize the Domain Report's usefulness and will continue to improve on the tool.
Hamish
Mikey @DNSFilter: I guess I haven't explained my request as well as I should have. I know that lookup is available under Tools, but I can never remember which menu item it's under so I go through them all. I had no idea that it was also under the Support link. From a user experience perspective neither of those are particularly intuitive.
Something like adding a "Block" option in the Domains card on the Overview page would be much faster and, to my mind at least, more intuitive. I've grabbed a screenshot and added a red line where you I think it would make sense to pop something (without spending hours making a mockup) but ultimately it's up to you and your team to decide if and how.