Microsoft Edge's SmartScreen feature may flag domains and IPs used in phishing simulations as unsafe, resulting in warnings that interrupt the testing process. To whitelist the IP address 109.169.81.206 and domain dyna-sim.com, follow provided detailed steps for modifying Group Policy.

Warning: These settings can only be applied by a domain administrator. If you are a user with limited permissions, you will need to contact your IT administrator to implement these changes.


Whitelisting in Microsoft Edge via Group Policy (Requires Admin Access)

This method requires administrative privileges and assumes you have access to Microsoft Edge ADMX templates.

  • Download and Install Microsoft Edge ADMX Templates:

    • Download the ADMX templates for Microsoft Edge from Microsoft's official site.
    • Extract the templates and copy the .admx files to C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions.
    • Place the .adml files in the appropriate language folder, e.g., C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US.

  • Open Group Policy Management:

    • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
    • Navigate to:
      Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Microsoft Edge → SmartScreen Settings

  • Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen Allow List:

    • Find the policy “Configure Windows Defender SmartScreen allow list”.
    • Double-click to open the policy settings.
    • Set the policy to Enabled.
    • Click Show, and in the list, add:
      dyna-sim.com

  • Apply and Restart Edge:

    • Click OK to save changes, then restart Microsoft Edge.
    • Confirm the policy has been applied by navigating to edge://policy.

Verification Steps

  1. Test the Whitelist:
    • Open Microsoft Edge and try to access dyna-sim.com. Ensure no SmartScreen warnings appear.
  2. Check Policy Status:
    • Visit edge://policy to confirm that your allowlist policy is active (if configured via Group Policy).