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Add and Remove Time Restrictions for Policies

The Policy Server User Interface allows you to add time restrictions to a policy. When you add a time restriction, the policy only fires during the period specified by the time restriction. If a user attempts to access a resource outside of the period specified by the time restriction, the policy does not fire.

For example, if you create a time restriction for a policy that secures access to a resource, and specifies that the policy will only fire from 9am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. A user will only be authenticated and authorized during the times indicated in the time restriction. The resources protected by the policy will not be available outside the times indicated.

Note: Time restrictions are based on the system clock of the server on which the Policy Server is installed.

Note: When you create or modify a Policy Server object in the Policy Server User Interface, use ASCII characters. Object creation or modification with non-ASCII characters is not supported.

To add a time restriction to a policy

1. Open the Policy Dialog.
2. Select the Time tab.
3. In the Time Restrictions group box, click Set.

   The Time Dialog opens.

4. Add time restrictions as required.
5. When you finish entering time restrictions, click OK to save your changes and return to the Policy Dialog.

More information:

How the Web Agent and Policy Server Calculate Time

Policy Dialog

Time Dialog

Add Time Restrictions for Rules