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Create a Rule for Web Agent Actions

You can create a rule that fires in response to specified Web agent actions. The rule allows or denies access to the resource it is protecting.

To create a rule

1. Click Policies, Domains.
2. Click Rule, Create Rule.

   The Create Rule: Select Domain pane opens.

3. Select a domain from the Domain list, and click Next.

   The Create Rule: Select Realm pane opens.

4. Select the realm that includes the resources that you want the rule to protect, and click Next.

   The Create Rule: Define Rule pane opens.

   Note: If a realm does not exist for the resources that you want to protect, a rule cannot be created to protect those resources.

5. Type the name and a description of the rule in the fields on the General group box.

   Note: Click Help for descriptions of settings and controls, including their respective requirements and limits.

6. Type the resource that you want the rule to protect in the Resource field.

   The Effective Resource updates to include the resource.

7. Specify whether the rules allow or deny access to the protected resource in the Allow/Deny and Enable/Disable sections.
8. Select the Web agent actions option button in the Action section.

   The Action List is populated with HTTP actions.

9. Select one or more HTTP actions from the Action list.
10. (Optional) Specify time restrictions, an active rule, or both in the Advanced section.
11. Click Finish.

    The Create Rule task is submitted for processing.