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## Adding an Exception to the Attachment Blocking Global Policy

### Procedure

1. Click Attachment Blocking on the main menu.
2. Click Add Exception.
   The Select Accounts screen displays.
3. Select the accounts to exclude from the Global Policy.
   - From specific sender(s) to any recipient
   - From any sender to specific recipient(s).
4. Click the specific sender(s) or specific recipient(s) link (if applicable).
5. Select one of the following:
   - Anyone: Apply this policy or exception to all users.
   - Specific accounts: Select from Active Directory groups or ScanMail special groups.
6. Search and select AD Users/Groups/Contacts/Special Groups and add them to the Selected Account(s) list.
7. Search and select AD Users/Groups/Contacts/Special Groups and add them to the Selected Account(s) list on the Exclude Accounts screen.
8. Click Save.
   The Select Accounts screen displays.
9. Click Next >.
   The Specify Policy screen displays.
10. Configure the following settings:
    - Attachment types: Select specific file types to exclude from the Global Policy.
    - Attachment names: Specify file names and/or extensions to exclude from the Global Policy.

      | ##### Note Click Show details to specify file types or names.

11. Click Next >.
    The Name and Priority screen displays.
12. Configure the following settings:
    - Enable this exception: Select to enable this exception.
    - Exception name: Type a name for this exception.
13. Type a number for the Priority.
14. Click Save.