> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://gcore-doc-1256a.mintlify.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Apply a custom profile to a protected network ## Overview After creating a custom protection profile, apply it to a protected network. ## Instructions ### Step 1. Open protected networks 1. In the [Gcore Customer Portal](https://portal.gcore.com/accounts/reports/dashboard), navigate to **DDoS Protection** > **Protected networks**. 2. Locate the protected network to update. ### Step 2. Edit the protected network 1. Next to the target network, click **…**. 2. Select **Edit**. Edit the protected network ### Step 3. Assign a protection profile 1. In the **Edit protected network** view, open the **Profile** list. 2. Select the required protection profile. The list includes: * Basic profile (default) * Custom profiles ### Step 4. Save changes 1. Review the selected profile. 2. Click **Save changes**. The selected profile becomes active immediately. Save the protected network ## Verification * Confirm that the network status reflects the updated profile. * Monitor traffic to verify that the profile works as expected. * Adjust the profile settings if required.