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# How to Whitelist the Workstatus App in Sophos Antivirus


# How to Whitelist the Workstatus App in Sophos Antivirus After Installation

### 1. Open Sophos Endpoint Security
* On the client machine, click the **Start menu**.
* Search for **Sophos Endpoint Agent** or **Sophos Endpoint Security and Control**.
* Open the application.
### 2. Go to Settings
* In the left-hand panel, click on **‘Configure Anti-Virus and HIPS’** (or similar, depending on Sophos version).
* Navigate to **‘Exclusions’**.
### 3. Add the Application in Exclusions
* Under the **‘Exclusions’** section, choose whether you want to exclude by:
    * **File/Folder path** – select the folder or .exe file of your application.
    * **Process** – add the application executable (e.g., `workstatus`).
### 4. Save the Changes
* Click **OK** or **Apply**.
* Confirm the changes if prompted by admin rights.
### 5. Verify
* Restart the application.
* Ensure the antivirus no longer blocks/quarantines it.

## Additional Notes
* If Sophos is **centrally managed (Sophos Central)**, the exclusion may need to be set from the admin console. In that case, client may not have permissions.
* If it’s **locally installed Sophos Endpoint**, the client can add the exclusion themselves following the above steps.
* Once added, the exclusion usually stays unless:
    * There’s a policy refresh from central Sophos console.
    * The antivirus has scheduled scans with strict override rules.