Categories
A list of Repacket’s default categories.
Overview
To simplify configuration, domains are grouped into categories.
Categories contain lists of domains or wildcard domains (i.e. *.google.com).
A website may belong to more than one category.
Repacket ships with over 80 pre-defined categories to help you get started quickly.
Content & Media
Content & Media
Entertainment and Arts
Includes movie, TV, and entertainment websites.
Streaming Media
Video streaming services and platforms.
Music
Music streaming and download services.
News and Media
News outlets, magazines, and media sites.
Image and Video Search
Sites for finding and viewing images and videos.
Social & Communication
Social & Communication
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Financial Services
Banking, investment, and financial management sites.
Business and Economy
Corporate websites and business services.
Auctions
Online auction and bidding websites.
Shopping
E-commerce and retail websites.
Job Search
Employment websites and career resources.
Technology
Technology
Computer and Internet Security
Security tools, antivirus, and protection services.
Computer and Internet Info
Tech news, guides, and computing resources.
Shareware and Freeware
Free and trial software download sites.
Peer to Peer
Often used for file sharing.
Search Engines
Web search and discovery tools.
Web Hosting
Hosting providers and server management services.
Educational & Reference
Educational & Reference
Reference and Research
Research databases and reference materials.
Educational Institutions
Schools, universities, and learning platforms.
Kids
Child-friendly websites and educational content.
Science and Technology
Scientific resources and technology publications.
Health and Medicine
Medical information and healthcare resources.
Complete Category List
Complete Category List
Below is the complete list of all built-in categories with their IDs. You can reference these IDs when using the API or in configuration files.
Repacket ships with over 80 pre-defined categories to help you get started quickly.
Content & Media
Content & Media
Entertainment and Arts
Includes movie, TV, and entertainment websites.
Streaming Media
Video streaming services and platforms.
Music
Music streaming and download services.
News and Media
News outlets, magazines, and media sites.
Image and Video Search
Sites for finding and viewing images and videos.
Social & Communication
Social & Communication
Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Financial Services
Banking, investment, and financial management sites.
Business and Economy
Corporate websites and business services.
Auctions
Online auction and bidding websites.
Shopping
E-commerce and retail websites.
Job Search
Employment websites and career resources.
Technology
Technology
Computer and Internet Security
Security tools, antivirus, and protection services.
Computer and Internet Info
Tech news, guides, and computing resources.
Shareware and Freeware
Free and trial software download sites.
Peer to Peer
Often used for file sharing.
Search Engines
Web search and discovery tools.
Web Hosting
Hosting providers and server management services.
Educational & Reference
Educational & Reference
Reference and Research
Research databases and reference materials.
Educational Institutions
Schools, universities, and learning platforms.
Kids
Child-friendly websites and educational content.
Science and Technology
Scientific resources and technology publications.
Health and Medicine
Medical information and healthcare resources.
Complete Category List
Complete Category List
Below is the complete list of all built-in categories with their IDs. You can reference these IDs when using the API or in configuration files.
Custom categories allow you to define your own domain groups to use in security and policy rules. This makes it easy to group internal domains and apply consistent rules.
Creating Custom Categories
You can create custom categories by visiting the Entities page on your dashboard.
Below is an example of how to create a custom category.
Feel free to read our Entities documentation for more info about creating custom entities.
Social Networking
Social media platforms and community sites.
Dating
Dating websites and relationship services.
Personal sites and Blogs
Individual websites, blogs, and personal journals.
Online Greeting Cards
E-card and digital greeting services.
Internet Communications
Messaging platforms and communication tools.
Web-based Email
Browser-based email services and webmail.