Easy ways Fix the “This Website is Not Allowed” Error in Office 365

There are times when you get the dreaded “This Website is Not Allowed” error. This can happen due to a plethora of reasons that range from website restrictions to system settings. So if you find yourself struggling with the same error, don’t worry as we have got you covered. This blog includes the various reasons behind the “This Website is Not Allowed” error, and the fix related to each of them.

Let’s get started.

1.   Give a Chance to Another Browser:

 

We are well aware of the fact that using a single browser for a long time makes you personalize it. Its functions, arrangement of bookmarks, and saved credentials, it is just too convenient to change. However, to fix this issue, you might try your hand in a browser different from the one that you always click on to browse. Try to choose one with an inbuilt VPN (Virtual Private Network).

2.   Use VPN to Overcome Regional Restrictions:

 

It happens sometimes that a site cannot be accessed because it consists of region restricted online content. This issue can be solved with the use of VPN. It is quite convenient if your browser has inbuilt VPN service, if not then look online for a VPN service like hide.me/en/proxy. Follow the instructions that would be provided to you. Click on visit anonymously and get access to the website that is now unblocked/allowed.

3.   Check Firewall Settings:

 

To open the Firewall, you need to visit the Control Panel, or you can simply press Windows Key + S or Windows Key + Q to open the search bar where you can enter “Firewall”. First you need to check whether Windows Firewall state is on or off. After that, you need to check the status of the browser by clicking on Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall. When you see the Allowed apps and features window, tap on Allow another app in order to add your browser to the list.

In the Add a Program window, just tap on Browse in order to go to the browser software directory and double-click on the exe file of the Browser that you are using, then click on Add option. Make sure that the three boxes are checked and hit on Ok button in order to add the browser to the list of allowed applications. Now you can revisit the website by using the browser which is now added to the Allowed apps and features list.

4.   Check DNS Settings and Clear the Cache:

 

Use the  Windows key + R to open “Run”, then type cmd in the search box. Tap the Ok button to launch Windows Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt screen, type ipconfig/flushness and hit on Enter key. This command will ensure that all DNS data stacked up from previously visited sites are flushed, and you get a clean slate to establish new connections.

5. Remove the Site-Blocking Extensions and Review Parental Controls/Browser Exception List

Make it a practice to regularly check if any site-blocking extensions have found their way in your system without your knowledge. Remove them ASAP. Also make sure that your browsing experience isn’t getting hindered by a reluctantly set up parental control setting or a browser exception list.

 

We hope that the aforementioned methods have fixed the issue that you are facing. However, if the problem still persists, visit www.office.com/setup to escalate all the issues related to your office setup that might consume too much of your time.