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Learn how to manage visitor access using watchlists.
Modifying watchlists
To update a watchlist's behavior, status, or basic details, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can modify watchlists in Genetec ClearID™.

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Managing visitor watchlists
Learn how to manage visitor access using watchlists.
- About watchlists
  In Genetec ClearID™, watchlists screen visitors by name or company details. They can block or notify at site or global level, and are managed by watchlist managers.
- Adding watchlist managers
  In Genetec ClearID™, a watchlist manager is responsible for creating and maintaining watchlists. They can add individuals or companies, configure site-level or global watchlists, and update existing settings. Before you can add or modify watchlists, you must first assign watchlist managers.
- Adding watchlists
  To screen visitors at the person or company level, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can add watchlists that notify managers or automatically block visitors at the site or global level.
- Modifying watchlists
  To update a watchlist's behavior, status, or basic details, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can modify watchlists in Genetec ClearID™.
- Deleting watchlists
  To remove unneeded lists or switch a list's scope from site-specific to global, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can delete watchlists in Genetec ClearID™.
- Screening visitors manually
  To proactively check for watchlist matches, test new lists, or validate new hires, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can manually screen visitors in Genetec ClearID™.
- Unblocking visitors blocked by a watchlist
  To resolve false positive matches and allow entry for legitimate guests, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can unblock visitors blocked by a watchlist in Genetec ClearID™.
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Modifying watchlists

2026-05-06

To update a watchlist's behavior, status, or basic details, Watchlist managers and Account administrators can modify watchlists in Genetec ClearID™.

What you should know

When modifying a watchlist, the following applies:
- You can't switch a global watchlist to site-specific, or vice versa.
- You can't modify watchlist entry permissions after creation.
- Any Watchlist manager or Account administrator can modify a global watchlist.

Procedure

Click Organization > Watchlists .
(Optional) Use the search box to find a specific watchlist.
(Optional) Click Advanced filters to filter the list results by site or watchlist type.
Select a watchlist from the list.
Click Edit watchlist.
Modify the watchlist as needed:
1. Toggle the Enabled slider to enable or disable.
  For example, you might temporarily disable a large watchlist while restructuring entries.
2. Update the name.
3. Update the description.
4. In Watchlist behavior choose one of the following:
  - Notify watchlist managers
  - Automatically block visitors listed in a watchlist and notify watchlist managers
Click Save.