Kerio Control Web Filter Is Not Activated Categorization Is Disabled Hot
If the hotfix above does not resolve the issue permanently, check these configurations: Custom DNS Forwarding
Why do developers use the "hot" flag? Kerio’s filter engine has three states: If the hotfix above does not resolve the
When you see "categorization is disabled hot ," the engine is screaming for attention. It has fresh cached data but cannot authenticate or download differential updates. In this state, all categories show as "Uncategorized," meaning your rules (e.g., "Block Adult Content") will not match anything. In this state, all categories show as "Uncategorized,"
As a result, web filtering rules based on URL categories (e.g., Social Media, Streaming, Adult Content) will not work. Users may be able to access all websites regardless of configured policies. High – Web filtering rules relying on URL
High – Web filtering rules relying on URL categories will not work; traffic may bypass policy restrictions or be blocked incorrectly.