How to Block YouTube on Safari for Mac

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If you want to restrict access to YouTube on Safari, there is an easy way to block the website using System Preferences on your Mac. Perhaps you want to set this up for a child so they can’t access YouTube. This wikiHow article will teach you how to block YouTube on Safari for Mac.

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    This app is on your dock, and it looks like a gray square with a gear inside.
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    This looks like an hourglass icon.
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    This is located on the left menu, and its icon looks like a red square with a white circle inside. [1]
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    This button is located in the top right corner.
    • If you already have some restrictions enabled on your computer, you can skip this step.
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    This is located near the top, next to “Web Content.”
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    This button will appear below “Limit Adult Websites” right after you click on it. A pop-up window will appear.
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    There are two plus sign icons in the pop-up window, so you should click on the lowest one. It is located underneath the header labeled “Restricted.”
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    A pop-up window will appear with a text box next to the label “URL.” In this text box, type in youtube.com.
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    This is located in the bottom right corner. You should now see “youtube.com” listed underneath “Restricted.”
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    This is located in the bottom right corner of the pop-up window. YouTube is now successfully blocked on Safari.
    • To unblock YouTube, return to Customize... , select the youtube.com label, and then click the minus sign. Click OK to save your changes.
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      1. Open up System Preferences.
      2. Click Screen Time .
      3. Click Content & Privacy .
      4. Click Turn On...
      5. Click Limit Adult Websites.
      6. Click Customize...
      7. Click +
      8. Type in youtube.com .
      9. Click OK .

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