Easily Block Websites on an iPad with Screen Time

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Want to make sure that you or your child can't access a certain website on your iPad? Apple makes it simple to block websites on an iPad (or any iOS device) using Content Restrictions in Screen Time. This simple method of parental controls will block the website on every browser, including Safari and Chrome. You can block specific sites and adult content, or block all websites while only allowing approved ones.

Things You Should Know

  • You can block any website for yourself or your child using Content Restrictions settings in Screen Time.
  • To get started, go to Settings > Screen Time . Enable Screen Time if it's not already turned on.
  • Block websites in Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions > Web Content > Limit Adult Websites .

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    It has an icon that resembles two gears. Tap the icon on your Home screen to open the Settings app.
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    It's next to a purple icon that resembles an hourglass. This menu allows you to set restrictions for your or your child's iPad.
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    It's the blue text at the top of the page. This displays a page explaining what Screen Time is. You need to enable Screen Time in order to set content restrictions.
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    It's the blue button at the bottom of the Screen Time explanation page.
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    If you enable Screen Time on your own iPad, it will enable the Screen Time settings menu immediately. If you enable Screen Time for a child's iPad, you will be asked to set additional Screen Time settings, such as a scheduled downtime, and app limitations. You will also be asked to provide a PIN that you can use if you need to bypass Screen Time and content restrictions.
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    It's next to a red icon that has a circle with a line through it. This menu allows you to block inappropriate content.
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    Tap the toggle switch at the top of the page to enable Content & Privacy Restrictions. This allows you to use the Content & Privacy Restrictions menu.
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    It's about halfway down the Content Restrictions page, below a header that says "Web Content."
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    Both of these options allow you to restrict websites.
    • Limit Adult Websites: This option automatically limits access to many adult websites and allows you to create a list of additional blocked websites, as well as websites that are always allowed.
    • Allowed Websites Only: This option blocks all websites except for those listed in the "Allowed" list of websites.
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    It's the second list under "Limit Adult Websites." This allows you to enter a website you want to block.
    • If you selected "Allowed Websites Only," tap Add Website at the bottom of the list of allowed websites to add a new website to the list of "Allowed" websites.
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    Enter the full web address for the website you want to block (i.g https://www.facebook.com). Tap Done on the keyboard when you are finished. This adds the website to the "Never Allow" list. You can add as many websites as you want.
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    Why is the website I'm blocking still able to load?
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    The website may have an odd address that is bypassing the address you typed. Copy the complete website address from Safari's address bar and paste it into the Restrictions menu.
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    I forgot my passcode for my restriction. How can I reset it?
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    You should try to contact Apple; hey might be of assistance. You can always re-install the iPad using a computer, however. Keep in mind that doing so will cause any data on the iPad to be lost; this is where creating a backup will come in handy.
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    if you are on general settings, you should be able to find the privacy tab and change it from there.
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      1. Open the Settings app.
      2. Tap Screen Time .
      3. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions .
      4. Tap Turn on Screen Time and tap Continue .
      5. Tap This is My iPad or This is My Child's iPad .
      6. Follow the instructions to set Screen Time settings if using a child's iPad
      7. Tap Content Restrictions .
      8. Tap Web Content .
      9. Tap Limit Adult Websites .
      10. Tap Add Website below "Never Allow".
      11. Enter the full web address for the site you want to block.

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