> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.monitor360.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Advanced Settings

> Configure application and website grouping rules for better tracking and reporting

## Overview

The **Advanced Settings** section allows the admin to manage **Application Grouping Rules** and **Website Grouping Rules** for better tracking and reporting.

## Application Grouping Rules

Group similar applications under one category to make reports easier to analyse.

### How to Add an Application Grouping Rule

1. Go to **Settings → Advanced Settings**
2. Select the **Application Grouping Rules** tab
3. Click **+ Add Rule**
4. Enter the **Group Name**, **Priority**, and **Productivity Level**
5. Add one or more **patterns** to match application names
6. Enable the rule using the toggle
7. Click **Create** to save

## Website Grouping Rules

Group similar websites or domains under one category.

### How to Add a Website Grouping Rule

1. Go to **Settings → Advanced Settings**
2. Select the **Website Grouping Rules** tab
3. Click **+ Add Rule**
4. Enter the **Group Name**, **Priority**, and **Productivity Level**
5. Set the match **Type** (e.g., Contains) and enter the domain **Pattern** (e.g., `facebook.com`)
6. Enable the **Case Sensitive** option if needed
7. Enable the rule using the toggle
8. Click **Create** to save

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/monitor360/Cl0KLBAsT01Hw_pi/images/guide/advanced-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Cl0KLBAsT01Hw_pi&q=85&s=3d00bbd77e47452a5cceb77b0498c5c0" alt="Advanced Settings - Website Grouping Rules" width="3824" height="2362" data-path="images/guide/advanced-settings.png" />

## Fields Explained

| Field              | Description                                                 |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| Group Name         | The label used to categorise apps or websites               |
| Priority           | Lower numbers are evaluated first when multiple rules match |
| Productivity Level | Classify as Productive, Neutral, or Unproductive            |
| Pattern            | The app name or domain string to match against              |
| Case Sensitive     | Whether the pattern match is case-sensitive                 |

<Tip>
  Use grouping rules to consolidate similar tools (e.g., group all communication
  apps under "Messaging") and set appropriate productivity levels for cleaner
  reporting.
</Tip>