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title: SecureSchool Set Up Guide – Recommended Settings
description: "*SecureSchool setup guide: filters, auth, proxy, DNS, and NTP best practices.* Your SecureSchool appliance is preconfigured to work on most networks out of the box. However, your network administrator must complete a few key steps so that SecureSchool can properly…"
url: "https://www.k12usa.com/docs/secureschool-set-up-guide-recommended-settings/"
updated: "2025-09-16"
category: SecureSchool
tags:
  - ISBossBox
  - LibraryDoor
  - SecureSchool
---

# SecureSchool Set Up Guide – Recommended Settings

*SecureSchool setup guide: filters, auth, proxy, DNS, and NTP best practices.*
 Your SecureSchool appliance is preconfigured to work on most networks out of the box. However, your network administrator must complete a few key steps so that SecureSchool can properly filter Internet traffic for your users. This article outlines the **recommended setup and best practices** to get you started.

#### 1. Setting Up Filters

A filter set is a collection of rules that control how Internet content is filtered. These sets are then assigned to groups of users.

- We recommend creating **separate groups for students and teachers,** so that each can have appropriate filtering levels.
- Typically, **students receive the strictest filtering,** while teachers may have more flexibility.
- For detailed guidance, see:
   [Best Practices for Filter Sets](https://www.k12usa.com/docs/best-practices-filter-sets/)