Have you ever found yourself losing track of time and scrolling through social media for hours? Or you may be concerned about the same for your kid. It’s easy to get on the slippery slope of mindless scrolling, but worry not. This article will help you fix this and maintain a digital discipline. Here are the three easiest ways to block or restrict a website on a Mac or iPhone.
![Top N Ways to Block or Restrict Websites on Mac and iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.jpg)
We will use the Screen Time feature to block and restrict websites on your Mac and iPhone. This method will also work if you are looking for a way to block or restrict websites on your iPad; follow the steps for the iPhone. Let’s get started.
But First, Set a Screen Time Passcode
Apple allows you to set a Screen Time passcode so that you or others cannot easily bypass these restrictions. So, you must enter this passcode whenever you or someone else wants to bypass it. This is helpful if you give your kid your iPhone or Mac or set up their new devices. Let’s look at the steps.
Tip: Skip to the next section if you’ve already set up a Screen Time passcode on your Mac and iPhone.
On iPhone
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Screen Time.
Step 2: Tap ‘Lock Screen Time Settings’.
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Type a unique passcode for Screen Time.
Step 4: Type your Apple ID and password on the next screen and tap OK.
Note: Adding Apple ID to Screen Time will help you recover the Screen Time passcode if you forget it.
![Set Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_521_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Set Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_521_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
On Mac
Note: If the family member has an administrator account, you will be prompted to convert it to a standard account. Because, an administrator account can bypass the Screen Time passcode. So, ensure that you either convert, add, or remove the administrator account or create a new standard user on your Mac.
Step 1: Click the Apple logo from the menu bar and click System Settings.
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 2: Go to Screen Time and enable the toggle for ‘Lock Screen Time Settings’.
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_800_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_800_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Enter a new passcode for the Screen Time.
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_844_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_844_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 4: Re-enter the passcode.
![Re-enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_508_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Re-enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_508_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Now, enter the Apple ID and password which you want to use for recovery.
Tip: If you are setting it up for your kid, don’t enter their Apple ID, or else they can reset the Screen Time passcode on their own.
![Set Up Recovery for Screen Time Passcode on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_551_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Set Up Recovery for Screen Time Passcode on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_551_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Once you’ve set up the Screen Time passcode by following the steps mentioned above, look at how to use Screen Time to block and restrict websites on Mac and iPhone.
Method 1: Block Adult, Inappropriate, and Other Websites on Mac and iPhone
If you want to block a website in Safari on your Mac and iPhone (or iPad), worry not. The Screen Time feature is a powerful tool for privacy, restrictions, and productivity. You can use it to block inappropriate or adult websites easily. Here are the simple steps.
On iPhone
Note: This method will block websites only on Safari, not in Chrome or other browsers. But if you wish to block the Chrome browser too, scroll to the section “Restrict or Limit Websites on Mac and iPhone” and follow the steps to block the Chrome browser on the iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Screen Time.
Step 2: Tap ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’.
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_721_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_721_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Tap and turn on the toggle for ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’.
Step 4: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Turn on Content Privacy Restrictions iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_432_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Turn on Content Privacy Restrictions iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_432_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Now, tap Content Restrictions.
Step 6: Tap Web Content.
![Content Restrcition Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_162_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Restrcition Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_162_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 7: Tap and select Limit Adult Websites.
Step 8: If you want to block some more specific websites, tap Add Website under the Never Allow section.
![Limit Adult Website Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_243_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Limit Adult Website Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_243_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 9: Type the URL for the website you wish to block and tap Done on the keyboard.
Step 10: Now, tap Back to go back to the Settings. And that’s it.
![Add Websites to Block on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_714_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Add Websites to Block on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_714_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
On Mac
Method 1: Using Screen Time
Step 1: Click the Apple logo from the menu bar and click System Settings.
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 2: Go to Screen Time and click Content & Privacy.
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_894_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_894_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Click and turn on the toggle for Content & Privacy.
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_596_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_596_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 4: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_684_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_684_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Now, click Content Restrictions.
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_43_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_43_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 6: Select Unrestricted Access.
![Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_647_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_647_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 7: Click and select Limit Adult Websites from the menu.
![Limit Adult Website Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_576_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Limit Adult Website Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_576_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 8: Now, click Customize.
![Customize Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_451_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Customize Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_451_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 9: If you wish to block some specific websites, click on + next to the Restricted section.
![Customize Website to Allow or Block on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_49_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Customize Website to Allow or Block on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_49_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 10: Enter the URL for the website and click Done.
![Enter the URL of the Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_21_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the URL of the Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_21_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 11: Again, click Done.
![Save Blocked Allowed Websites on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_728_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Save Blocked Allowed Websites on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_728_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 12: Click Done again to save the customized settings and block the websites.
![Finish the Blocking Websites Process](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_480_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Finish the Blocking Websites Process](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_480_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Method 2: Use a Third-Party App (SelfControl)
Since Screen Time doesn’t block websites outside of the Safari browser on your Mac, you can either restrict the Chrome app using Screen Time (discussed later in this article) or get help from a third-party app.
Here is a free and open-source app called SelfControl, which will help you block any website on your Mac on all browsers without using Screen Time.
Note: SelfControl is a strict app; once you activate the timer, you can’t access the websites (for a maximum of 24 hours) even if you uninstall the app. Hence, proceed cautiously and block only those websites you don’t need for a specific period. Once you download the app, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Launch the Spotlight search on your Mac and search for SelfControl. Click to open it.
![Spotlight Search on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_890_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Spotlight Search on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_890_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 2: The app will open; click Edit Blocklist.
![SelfControl App for Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_305_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![SelfControl App for Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_305_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Click on + and enter the website URL you wish to block. Now, close the pop-up window to go back to the app.
![Edit Domain Blocklist for SelfControl App](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_625_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Edit Domain Blocklist for SelfControl App](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_625_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 4: Scroll the slider to set a timer and click Start Block.
![Start Blocking Website using SelfControl on Mac 1](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_409_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Start Blocking Website using SelfControl on Mac 1](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_409_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Also Read: How to use Screen Time on Mac
Method 2: Only Allow Specific Websites on Mac and iPhone
The Screen Time feature allows only specific websites to be accessed on your Mac and iPhone. This can be helpful when you want your kid to access only specific websites in your absence. Let’s look at the steps.
On iPhone
Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Screen Time.
Step 2: Tap ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’.
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_721_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_721_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Tap and turn on the toggle for ‘Content & Privacy Restrictions’.
Step 4: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Turn on Content Privacy Restrictions iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_432_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Turn on Content Privacy Restrictions iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_432_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Now, tap Content Restrictions.
Step 6: Tap Web Content.
![Content Restrcition Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_162_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Restrcition Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_162_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 7: Tap Allowed Websites.
Step 8: Tap Add Website.
![Only Allow Certain Websites on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_326_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Only Allow Certain Websites on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_326_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 9: Type the name and URL of the website and hit done on your keyboard.
Step 10: Now, tap Back to go back to the Settings. And that’s it.
![Add Websites to Allow on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_755_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Add Websites to Allow on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_755_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
On Mac
Step 1: Click the Apple logo from the menu bar and click System Settings.
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Apple Menu on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838410_438_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 2: Go to Screen Time and click Content & Privacy.
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_894_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_894_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Click and turn on the toggle for Content & Privacy.
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_596_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838411_596_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 4: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_684_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_684_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Now, click Content Restrictions.
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_43_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Privacy Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_43_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 6: Click Unrestricted Access.
![Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_647_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Content Restrictions Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_647_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 7: Click and select Allowed Websites Only from the menu.
![Only Allow Specific Websites Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_905_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Only Allow Specific Websites Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_905_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 8: Now, click Customize.
![Customize Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_676_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Customize Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_676_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 9: A pop-up will open; click on the + button.
![Add a Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_735_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Add a Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_735_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 10: Enter the website’s name and URL that you wish to allow on your Mac and click Done.
![Enter the Website URL](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_328_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the Website URL](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_328_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 11: Again, click Done
![Save the Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_234_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Save the Allowed Website](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_234_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 12: Click Done one more time to save the customized settings.
![Finish the Blocking Websites Process](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_480_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Finish the Blocking Websites Process](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838412_480_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Also Read: How to fix Screen Time not showing data on iPhone.
Method 3: Restrict or Limit Websites on Mac and iPhone
If you don’t want to block a website entirely, try restricting the same using Screen Time on your Mac or iPhone. This will let you restrict (or block) websites after a certain period. Here’s how you can do so.
On iPhone
Step 1: Open the Settings app and click Screen Time.
Step 2: Tap App Limits.
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_130_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838413_130_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Tap Add Limit.
Step 4: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Add App Limits iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_974_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Add App Limits iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_974_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Select the websites (or apps or even categories) and tap Next.
Tip: If a website is not visible in the list, tap Add Website.
Step 6: Set a time limit and turn on the toggle for ‘Block at End of Limit’. After that, tap Add. And that’s it.
Note: If you don’t enable ‘Block at End of Limit’, the websites will still be accessible even when the time limit runs out.
Now, the selected websites won’t be available for the specified time.
![Select Websites to Restrict on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_601_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Select Websites to Restrict on iPhone](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_601_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
On Mac
Step 1: Launch the System Settings on your Mac from the Menu bar or using the Spotlight search.
Step 2: Go to Screen Time and click ‘App & Website Activity’.
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_852_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Screen Time Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_852_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 3: Click ‘Turn On App & Website Activity’.
Note: This pop-up will appear if you do this for the first time.
![Turn on App Website Activity](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_771_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Turn on App Website Activity](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_771_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 4: Now, click App Limits.
![Limit Usage Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_119_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Limit Usage Settings Screen Time Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_119_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 5: Click and turn on the toggle for App Limits.
![Turn on App Limits on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_752_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Turn on App Limits on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_752_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 6: Enter the Screen Time passcode.
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_64_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Enter the Screen Time Passcode](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_64_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 7: Click Add Limit.
![Customize App Limit Settings](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_923_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Customize App Limit Settings](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_923_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 8: Click on the arrow to expand the Website category.
![Expand Website Category in App Limits on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_197_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Expand Website Category in App Limits on Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_197_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Step 9: Now, click and select websites and set a time limit for it. After that, click Done.
Tip: If the website you wish to limit is not visible in the list, click Add Website.
![Save Customize App Limits Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_85_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
![Save Customize App Limits Settings Mac](https://vpn.cboard.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1711838414_85_Top-3-Ways-to-Block-or-Restrict-Websites-on-Mac.png)
Restrict Websites Easily
Blocking or restricting websites is crucial in maintaining a healthy online environment. Whether you do this for your kid or to discipline yourself to be more productive, the steps mentioned in this article will help you get this done quickly.