How to Block Websites on an iPhone

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This wikiHow teaches you how to block users of an iPhone from being able to access certain websites in Safari.

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Blocking Specific Websites

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  1. This is an app you’ll find on one of your home screens, represented by a gray cog icon. If you don’t see the icon, check the Utilities folder.
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  3. It’s in the 5th section.
    • If Restrictions are already enabled, you won’t see this button. Instead, you’ll be at a menu titled “Restrictions.” Skip to step 7, and enter your 4-digit passcode when prompted.
  5. This is a passcode that you’ll use when you want to make changes to blocked websites on this iPhone.
    • If you lose or forget this passcode, you won’t be able to edit restrictions without erasing the content from your iPhone. [2]
  7. It’s at the bottom of the first section. [3]
  8. This is the final option, at the bottom of the screen.
  9. Use the format www.sitetoblock.com .
    • Some sites have mobile versions that you’ll need to block separately. For example, Google’s mobile website is accessible at m.google.com .
  10. The website you entered is no longer accessible in Safari.
    • To block another website, tap Add a Website again.
    • If you’d like to block all adult/obscene content, scroll back up and tap Limit Adult Content .
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Blocking All Websites Except Those You Specify

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  1. This is an app you’ll find on one of your home screens, represented by a gray cog icon. If you don’t see the icon, check the Utilities folder.
    • Use this method only if you want to block access to all websites in Safari except those you add. [4]
  3. It’s in the 5th section.
    • If Restrictions are already enabled, you won’t see this button. Instead, you’ll be at a menu titled “Restrictions.” Skip to step 7, and enter your 4-digit passcode when prompted.
  5. This is a passcode that you’ll use when you want to make changes to blocked websites on this iPhone.
    • If you lose or forget this passcode, you won’t be able to edit restrictions without erasing the content from your iPhone. [5]
  7. It’s at the bottom of the “Allowed Content” section. [6]
  8. When this option is active, a blue checkmark will appear to the right of these words.
  10. This should be an address you want users of this phone to be able to visit. Use the format www.google.com .
    • Some sites have mobile versions that you’ll need to allow separately. For example, Google’s mobile website is accessible at m.google.com .
  11. When you use Safari on this device, you will no longer be able to access sites other than those you added here.
    • To allow more websites, tap Add a Website… under “Always Allow” again.
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    What is the best parental control app for iPhone?
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    There are many popular and highly rated options available, but Net Nanny is one of the most consistently well-rated parental control apps. Kaspersky Safe Kids, Qustodio, and OurPact are other popular apps.
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    If you don’t want to reset your phone, your best option might be a third-party app like iMyFone. These apps can help you uncover passwords and other data saved in your phone without forcing you to erase all your data and start from scratch.
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    Can you block websites on Safari?
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    Yes. To block certain categories of content, such as adult websites, go into the “Content & Privacy Restrictions” menu under Screen Time in your device’s Settings menu. When you navigate to “Content Restrictions,” select the kinds of content you’d like to block or restrict. You can also block specific websites by adding URLs under the “Never Allow” heading. This will block these websites or types of content from appearing in the Safari browser.
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      • If a website is wrongly blocked by your filters, return to your Restrictions settings, tap Add a Website under “Always Allow,” then enter the site’s address. [7]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
      3. ↑ http://www.imore.com/how-block-specific-websites-being-accessed-safari-iphone-and-ipad
      4. ↑ http://www.imore.com/how-block-specific-websites-being-accessed-safari-iphone-and-ipad
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304
      6. ↑ http://www.imore.com/how-block-specific-websites-being-accessed-safari-iphone-and-ipad
      7. ↑ http://www.iphonelife.com/blog/31961/tip-day-how-restrict-access-specific-websites-safari

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      1. Open Settings.
      2. Tap General .
      3. Tap Restrictions .
      4. Tap Enable Restrictions .
      5. Create a passcode.
      6. Tap Websites .
      7. Tap Add a Website .
      8. Enter the URL and tap Done .

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