# What are Policies?

**URL:** <https://support.adamnet.works/t/what-are-policies/89>\
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**Created:** [July 12, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://support.adamnet.works/t/what-are-policies/89 "2019-07-12T15:02:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 12, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://support.adamnet.works/t/what-are-policies/89/1 "2019-07-12T15:02:50Z")

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A Policy is essentially a collection of lists that are enabled, or not enabled.

**Types of Policies:**

1. **Whitelist** : Block all DNS queries, except for domains listed on a whitelist which is also enabled.
2. **Blacklist** : Allow all DNS queries, except block domains listed on a blacklist which is also enabled.
3. **Unfiltered** : Allow all DNS queries, and additionally allow re-direction of domains to be forwarded elsewhere (forwarding lists).
4. **Schedule** : Have devices automatically switch between policies based on a pre-defined schedule (over a 1-week period).

More details on Policies and Rules can be found on the adam:ONE quick-start guide here: [adam:ONE Quick Start Guide](https://support.adamnet.works/t/adam-one-quick-start-guide/70)