Domain Bundles: Quick-Add Educational Platforms

Domain Bundles are pre-curated collections of domains for common educational platforms and services. Instead of manually adding dozens of domains one by one, you can add an entire bundle with a single click.

Where to Find Domain Bundles

Domain Bundles appear in two places in the Policy Manager:

1. Approved Sites Only mode — When a policy is set to whitelist mode, bundles appear prominently at the top of the Filtering tab with full descriptions and add/remove toggles
2. Standard (Blocklist) mode — Bundles appear as compact quick-add buttons at the bottom of the Allowed List section

Available Bundles

🔵 Google Workspace (28 domains)

Everything your school needs for Google-based learning:

• Core apps: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, Calendar
• Classroom tools: Google Classroom, Google Meet, Google Forms, Google Sites
• Collaboration: Google Chat, Google Keep, Jamboard
• Infrastructure: Google Fonts, APIs, authentication, Play Store
• Full list: google.com, googleapis.com, gstatic.com, googleusercontent.com, docs.google.com, sheets.google.com, slides.google.com, drive.google.com, mail.google.com, calendar.google.com, meet.google.com, classroom.google.com, chat.google.com, sites.google.com, forms.google.com, keep.google.com, jamboard.google.com, admin.google.com, accounts.google.com, fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com, ssl.gstatic.com, lh3.googleusercontent.com, play.google.com, clients1-4.google.com

🟦 Microsoft 365 (21 domains)

For Microsoft-based schools:

• Core apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (via Office Online)
• Communication: Teams, Outlook
• Storage: OneDrive, SharePoint
• Authentication: Microsoft SSO, Azure AD
• Full list: microsoft.com, microsoftonline.com, office.com, office365.com, live.com, outlook.com, sharepoint.com, onedrive.com, onenote.com, teams.microsoft.com, login.microsoftonline.com, login.live.com, cdn.office.net, officeapps.live.com, msftauth.net, msauth.net

📚 Educational Platforms (28 domains)

Popular K-12 learning tools:

• Core: Khan Academy, Quizlet, Kahoot, IXL, BrainPOP, Newsela
• Interactive: Edpuzzle, Quizizz, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Flipgrid
• Language: Duolingo, Memrise
• Reading: CommonLit, ReadWorks
• Coding: Scratch, Code.org, Codecademy
• Science: CK-12, Desmos, PBS LearningMedia
• Full list: khanacademy.org, quizlet.com, kahoot.com, kahoot.it, edpuzzle.com, newsela.com, brainpop.com, ixl.com, mobymax.com, prodigygame.com, readworks.org, commonlit.org, ck12.org, desmos.com, duolingo.com, quizizz.com, nearpod.com, peardeck.com, flipgrid.com, seesaw.me, padlet.com, scratch.mit.edu, code.org, codecademy.com, pbslearningmedia.org, natgeoed.org

🎓 Learning Management Systems (13 domains)

LMS and SIS platforms:

• Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard, Google Classroom
• SSO: Clever, ClassLink
• SIS: PowerSchool, Skyward
• Other: Moodle, Brightspace, Edmentum

📝 Testing & Assessment (20 domains)

Standardized testing platforms — critical during test windows:

• National: NWEA MAP, College Board (SAT/AP), ACT
• State: Smarter Balanced (SBAC/CAASPP), PARCC
• Adaptive: i-Ready, Curriculum Associates
• Other: Illuminate, Pearson, AIR
• Tip: Combine this bundle with the "Testing Lockdown" template for a ready-made assessment policy

🔍 Research & Reference (18 domains)

Safe research and reference tools:

• Encyclopedias: Wikipedia, Britannica, World Book Online
• Academic: Google Scholar, Google Books, JSTOR, EBSCO
• Government: Library of Congress, National Archives, Census.gov, NASA
• Science: Smithsonian, National Geographic, Nature, Science Magazine

💬 School Communication (8 domains)

Parent-teacher and school communication tools:

• Gmail, Outlook
• Remind, ClassDojo, Seesaw
• Bloomz, Talking Points

🧪 STEM & Coding (13 domains)

Science, technology, engineering, and math tools:

• Coding: Code.org, Scratch, CodeHS, Codecademy, Replit
• Design: Tinkercad, Thingiverse
• Science: PhET Simulations, GeoGebra, Stellarium
• Math: Wolfram Alpha, Symbolab

📖 Library & Digital Reading (11 domains)

Digital library and reading platforms:

• School libraries: Epic!, Sora (OverDrive), Follett Destiny, Mackin VIA
• Free resources: Project Gutenberg, Open Library
• Audio: Audible, Storyline Online

⚙️ Essential Infrastructure (22 domains)

Critical domains needed for devices to function — these are also automatically bypassed in whitelist mode, but adding them explicitly ensures compatibility:

• Auth: Google, Microsoft, Clever, ClassLink SSO
• Apple: MDM enrollment, push notifications, App Store
• MDM: Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle
• CDN: jsDelivr, Cloudflare
• KyberGate: Dashboard, proxy, admin

How to Add a Bundle

1. Open a policy in the Policy Manager
2. Go to the Filtering tab
3. Find the bundle you want and click it
4. All domains in the bundle are instantly added to your Approved List
5. A green ✓ Added badge appears on the bundle when all its domains are in your list

How to Remove a Bundle

Click a bundle that shows ✓ Added to remove all of its domains from your Approved List. Domains that were added individually (not from the bundle) will not be affected.

Partial Bundles

If you've manually added some domains from a bundle but not all, the bundle shows a blue badge with the count (e.g., "12/28") indicating partial coverage. Clicking it will add the remaining domains.

Creating Custom Lists

Domain Bundles cover the most common platforms, but every school is different. You can supplement bundles with individual domains:

1. Add domains one at a time in the Approved List input
2. Import a text file with one domain per line
3. Export your complete list to back it up or share with another school

Tips

• Start small: Begin with Google Workspace (or M365), Educational Platforms, and Essential Infrastructure
• Add Testing bundles during test windows and remove them after
• Export your list before making major changes — you can always re-import it
• Check activity logs after enabling whitelist mode to find domains you may have missed

Related Articles

• Approved Sites Only (Whitelist Mode)
• Block Page Customization
• Configuring School Schedule