Safe Links Policy

2Safe Links Policy

Purpose: Protect users from clicking on malicious URLs in emails.

Steps to Create a Safe Links Policy

1. In the Microsoft 365 Defender Portal, go to Threat Policies > Safe Links.
2. Click +Create to create a new Safe Links policy.
3. Configure the policy:
   • Name: E.g., “Safe Links Protection Policy”.
   • Turn on URL scanning in emails and enable time-of-click verification.
   • Enable Do not track user clicks to maintain user privacy (optional).
   • Block the following URLs: Add any custom blocked URLs or domains to the list.
4. Assign the policy to users, groups, or domains.
5. Save and review the policy.