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DNS Filter Blocks Adobe/Figma Endpoints on Enterprise Network

Troubleshoot content-filter or DNS-policy blocks impacting Adobe and Figma workflows without bypassing security controls. This troubleshooting guide is mirrored from the Support Portal knowledge base for quick access in Corporate Tech Fixes.

Severity: HighAdmin Required
Estimated Fix Time

10-20 min

Access Level

Admin Required

Total Steps

9

Author & Verification

Tamem J

IT Solutions Engineer

Last reviewed: March 3, 2026

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  • Enterprise Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Endpoint Management (Intune, Jamf, Kandji)
  • Identity & Access (Entra ID, Okta)
Tested on Windows 11 23H2Tested on macOS Sequoia 15

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  • Enterprise Microsoft 365 Administration
  • Endpoint Management (Intune, Jamf, Kandji)
  • Identity & Access (Entra ID, Okta)

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  • Use this fix when you need a shorter runbook-style response for DNS Filter Blocks Adobe/Figma Endpoints on Enterprise Network.
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Step-by-Step Resolution

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  1. 1

    Symptoms

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    - Creative apps fail sign-in/sync only on corporate network. - Endpoints resolve to block pages or fail with DNS errors. - Issue disappears on alternative approved network.

  2. 2

    Likely Causes

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    - New DNS policy/category blocking required vendor domains. - TLS inspection/filter path incompatible with app endpoint behavior. - Resolver mismatch between VPN and local network context.

  3. 3

    Confirm scope, user impact, and reproduction

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    Document whether the issue affects one user, multiple users, or multiple devices. Confirm exact error messages, recent changes (password reset, update, network change), and whether the same issue reproduces in web vs desktop workflows where applicable.

  4. 4

    Validate prerequisites and application/session state

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    Confirm the user is signed in with the correct corporate account, system time is accurate, network/VPN connectivity is stable, and the application is not running in offline or limited mode.

  5. 5

    Run safe diagnostics from the Commands section

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    Use the command snippets below to collect non-destructive diagnostics. Capture output in the ticket when escalation may be required. Avoid deleting profiles, cached credentials, or managed app data unless the runbook or admin approval explicitly allows it.

  6. 6

    Apply safe remediation steps

    Info

    Recommended validation or troubleshooting step

    - Capture failing domain requests and timestamps from affected workflows. - Compare DNS resolution and reachability on approved alternate path. - Submit allowlist review request with least-privilege domain scope. - Validate post-change behavior and monitor for over-broad exceptions.

  7. 7

    Escalate when access, policy, or security controls are involved

    Warning

    Review carefully before proceeding

    - Policy block impacts broad design/creative teams. - Security architecture approval is required for domain exceptions. - Users request unmanaged DNS/VPN bypass workarounds.

    Admin review or admin rights may be required for this step.

  8. 8

    Compare DNS resolution for vendor endpoints

    Command

    Includes a copyable command block

    Command
    # Windows
    nslookup adobe.com
    nslookup figma.com
     
    # macOS
    scutil --dns | head -80
    nslookup adobe.com
    nslookup figma.com
  9. 9

    When to Escalate to IT / Security

    Warning

    Review carefully before proceeding

    - Policy block impacts broad design/creative teams. - Security architecture approval is required for domain exceptions. - Users request unmanaged DNS/VPN bypass workarounds.

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