---
title: "What is the difference between using Monocle to monitor vs. enforce traffic decisions?"
type: "faq"
url: "https://docs.spur.us/knowledgebase/faqs/monitor-vs-enforce-in-monocle"
category: "Spur Platform & Data"
product: "monocle"
publishedAt: "2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-09-11T13:46:22Z"
---

# What is the difference between using Monocle to monitor vs. enforce traffic decisions?

Monitor is passive: Monocle provides visibility into how users connect to your application without impacting users or taking any blocking action. Enforce applies actions such as blocking or allowing traffic based on Monocle's assessments. Most users start with a monitoring phase before configuring and enabling enforcement.