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App blocklist

Last updated November 19th, 2025

Due to incoming changes in the 26.10 release, this document is scheduled for deprecation on October 21st, 2026.

To use this feature, you need a Knox Guard Advanced license.

You can block frequently used apps from your devices using an app blocklist. This can help motivate users to pay their owed service fees before you need to resort to harsher measures, such as locking the device.

To update this policy for select devices, see Update app blocklist.

To set the tenant-wide app blocklist:

  1. Navigate to the Policies page.

  2. Under SETTINGS, click APP BLOCKLIST.

  3. Enable Restrict certain apps.

    App blocklist screen.

  4. Enter the package names of the apps you want to block. You can add up to 50 apps to the blocklist.

  5. Click SAVE.

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