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# Create indicators for IPs and URLs/domains
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> Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation for IP addresses is not supported.
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## Before you begin
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It's important to understand the following prerequisites prior to creating indicators for IPS, URLs, or domains:
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### Network Protection requirements
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URL/IP allow and block requires that the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint component _Network Protection_ is enabled in block mode. For more information on Network Protection and configuration instructions, see [Enable network protection](enable-network-protection.md).
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### Supported operating systems
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- Windows 10, version 1709 or later
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- Windows 11
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- Windows Server 2016
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- Windows Server 2012 R2
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- Windows Server 2019
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- Windows 10, version 1709 or later
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- Windows Server 2022
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- Windows Server 2019
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- Windows Server 2016 running [Defender for Endpoint modern unified solution](/defender-endpoint/configure-server-endpoints) (requires installation through MSI)
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- Windows Server 2012 R2 running [Defender for Endpoint modern unified solution](/defender-endpoint/configure-server-endpoints) (requires installation through MSI)
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- macOS
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- Linux
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### Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 requirements
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## Before you begin
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Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 must be onboarded using the instructions in [Onboard Windows servers](configure-server-endpoints.md#windows-server-2016-and-windows-server-2012-r2).
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It's important to understand the following prerequisites prior to creating indicators for IPS, URLs, or domains.
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### Microsoft Defender Antivirus version requirements
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The _Antimalware client version_ must be 4.18.1906.x or later.
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This feature is available if your organization uses [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows) (in active mode)
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[Behavior Monitoring](/defender-endpoint/behavior-monitor) is enabled
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[Cloud-based protection](/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-antivirus/deploy-manage-report-microsoft-defender-antivirus) is turned on.
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[Cloud Protection network connectivity](/defender-endpoint/configure-network-connections-microsoft-defender-antivirus) is functional
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The antimalware client version must be `4.18.1906.x` or later. See [Monthly platform and engine versions](/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates).
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### Network Protection requirements
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URL/IP allow and block requires that the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint component _Network Protection_ is enabled in **block mode**. For more information on Network Protection and configuration instructions, see [Enable network protection](enable-network-protection.md).
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Ensure that **Custom network indicators** is enabled in **Microsoft Defender XDR** \> **Settings** \> **Advanced features**. For more information, see [Advanced features](advanced-features.md).
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To start blocking IP addresses and/or URL's, turn on "**Custom network indicators"** feature in the [Microsoft Defender portal](https://security.microsoft.com), go to **Settings** > **Endpoints** > **General** > **Advanced features**. For more information, see [Advanced features](advanced-features.md).
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For support of indicators on iOS, see [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS](ios-configure-features.md#configure-custom-indicators).
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_Allow_ overrides _warn_ which overrides _block_: Allow > Warn > Block. Therefore, in the above example, Microsoft.com would be allowed.
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_Allow_ overrides _warn_ which overrides _block_: Allow > Warn > Block. Therefore, in the above example, `Microsoft.com` would be allowed.
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### Defender for Cloud Apps Indicators
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