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Global Card Blockers
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Overview
A global card blocker is a type of card blocker that can be generally available in every space. Their usage can be monitored from a higher level. If you decide to use a local blocker instead, only the space users will know about it.
There are two types of global card blockers:
- Global – generally available at every space, use it for general issues
- On-demand – available only when added to the space by space owners, use it for more specific issues

The point of these blockers is that you can monitor their usage in all spaces at once. Use counter tells you the number of cards blocked by the specific blocker. You can click on the counter to see all the cards that are using this blocker at the moment.
An on-demand card blocker is a global type of card blocker but is only available to space users when added to the space by a space owner. See how to add an on-demand card blocker to the space.
Creating global card blockers
You need the Global Settings role to create global card blockers.
- Open KanBo.
- On the Sidebar, go to
Settings >
Blocker types.
- On the global or on-demand card blocker field, select + Add.
- Enter the name and optionally description, and then select Add.
Add a description so that users have no doubt in which cases they should use the blocker.
Any global card blockers you create will be visible to all space users. On-demand blockers will only be visible in the space after they have been added by space owners.
Now that the blocker is created, see how to block a card.
Editing global card blockers
You need the Global Settings role to manage global card blockers.
To rename or change the description of a global card blocker:
- Open KanBo.
- On the Sidebar, go to
Settings >
Blocker types.
- Select the card blocker, and then enter a new name or write a description.
- Confirm with the Add button.
Removing global card blockers
You need the Global Settings role to manage global card blockers.
To remove a global card blocker:
- Open KanBo.
- On the Sidebar, go to
Settings >
Blocker types.
- Hover over a specific card blocker, and then select More (the three-dot menu).
- Select Remove.
- Confirm you are sure to delete a blocker.
FAQ
How to show that a card has been put on hold for some reason?
Use card blockers. It allows you to block a card and informs you about the problem with the completion of the task.
Who can create local card blockers?
Only space owners can create local card blockers in spaces. They can also add on-demand blockers to the space by selecting them from global card blockers.
What is the difference between a local blocker and a global blocker?
A local blocker is created and used only within one space, while a global blocker is available at every space in KanBo.
Who can manage global card blockers?
You need the Global Settings role to manage global card blockers. Global card blockers can be edited, removed, or created in the KanBo Settings.
What is the difference between a global and on-demand blocker?
A global blocker is available on every space, while an on-demand blocker is only available when added to a specific space by the space owner.
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