Firewall Allowlist: Make Sure Interplay Learning Loads Correctly

Firewall Allowlist: Make Sure Interplay Learning Loads Correctly

If you're having trouble accessing Interplay Learning content in your web browser, your firewall might be blocking it. Here's how to ensure it’s not getting in the way.

✅ Step 1: Allow These Domains Through Your Firewall

Your network administrator or IT team should allow the following domains:

These domains are essential for delivering simulations, assets, and user progress.

If your learners are accessing Interplay Learning courses from a school or workplace network, and Vimeo is blocked, they may not be able to view video content.

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🛠️ How to Add Firewall Exceptions in Windows

If you're using Windows Firewall, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, type firewall, and select Firewall & network protection

  2. Choose Allow an app through firewall (or Allow a program or feature…)

  3. Click Change settings

  4. Find the relevant browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox)

  5. Make sure it's checked, and check both the Private and Public boxes

  6. Click OK

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Then, try accessing your Interplay Learning activity again.


❌ Still Seeing Errors?

Step 2: Temporarily Disable Your Firewall for Testing

Use this only as a test to see if the firewall is causing the issue.

To temporarily disable your firewall:

  1. Click Start, search for Control Panel

  2. Go to System & Security > Windows Defender Firewall

  3. Click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off

  4. Choose Turn off Windows Defender Firewall (for both network types)

  5. Try launching your Interplay content again

If it works, your firewall likely needs updated allowlist settings.


❓ Can I Use IP Addresses Instead of Domain Names?

No — static IPs aren’t available.

Interplay uses Amazon S3 and Google App Engine, which use dynamic IP addresses. These can change based on your region, internet provider, or even the time of day. For security and stability, they recommend using domain-based rules rather than IP-based ones.


🆘 Need Assistance?

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📧 Or email us at: support@interplaylearning.com

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