How to Block Websites on Chrome (r)

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How to block Websites in Chrome (Desktop)

The easiest way to block websites on the computer version of Chrome is by using an extension. There are a variety of options to choose from however BlockSite is one of the most current and currently has more than 1,000,000 people using it.

Then click then the "Add the Chrome Button" and confirm your request by pressing "Add extension" at the prompt for installation.

Once you've added the extension, it'll ask you for permission to keep the data you browse, which you can deny.

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How to Block Sites using Incognito Mode

By default, no extension setting is applied to the incognito mode, and BlockSite isn't an exception.

So to make sure you do not block websites by using Chrome's incognito feature and also, go to the extension settings. If you already shut down the browser, you should be able to see the BlockSite extension on your toolbar.

From there, navigate to the settings page, then click the "Enable the Incognito Mode" button at the very highest point on the page.

Now, even when you attempt to open the blocked websites in an incognito mode, you won't be able to access them.

How to Password Protect Your blocked websites (For Parental Controls & Office Computers)

To do so, go to the BlockSite detail page. Then, navigate to the tab for password protection. There, you can select the first option, and input your email address as well as the your desired password.

Once you've signed up and signed in After that, everyone Chrome users must sign in for changes.

How to Block a Website on Chrome Temporarily

But to use it in order to use it, you'll need the extension pinned. In case you aren't able to see the icon on the toolbar, then you'll need to join it by pressing the puzzle piece, and then pin it to BlockSite.

Then, click on the BlockSite icon in your toolbar. Then, go through the Work Mode tab, and click the "Get Started" button.

You can then choose the sites that you would like to stop from being blocked to a list and proceed once you've listed them all.

Next, you can decide on the break and work intervals. It defaults according to the Pomodoro Technique interval , which is 25 minutes and is then with a five-minute break. The option is to also choose to have it set for an 8-hour working day.

How do you block a website on Google Without an Extension

Don't want to use a Chrome extension to block websites? You can block websites completely making use of two different options:

1. Block websites on the router level. This will stop your kids (or staff members) from accessing distracting websites on any wifi-connected device.

1. Blocking websites Editing the Hosts File

For Windows it is possible to block sites for Chrome as well as all other internet browsers with what's known as"hosts files" "hosts fichier".

It's located in the following folder: C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc

127.0.0.1 www.netflix.com  
  127.0.0.1 www.reddit.com

Press CTRL+S, or save manually from the menu option to refresh your file (do not save the file with a .txt extension).

If you encounter a message that doesn't let you save your changes, you may have to change the permissions of your file. To do this, right-click the file, then click the "Properties" hyperlink in the dropdown menu.

You must grant your user complete control permissions and click apply. You should now be able to edit the file contents and save the file without problem.

Make sure to save the file once more, and you'll be successful. After you've saved the file, you're ready to take a moment to be honest.

Open up Chrome and try to go to any of the blocked websites.

If you've followed the rules, you shouldn't be able to connect to any site listed on this list using any internet browser. It won't be possible to start loading the page.

In the case of macOS users, the situation isn't too more different. What you can do is follow these steps.

sudo nano /etc/hosts

After that, you can move your mouse towards the end of the line, and include all the websites that you'd like to block using the following structure:

127.0.0.1 www.apple.com

2. Blocking websites using Your Router (Mac & Windows)

If the router you use has an option to block sites on your network, you can use it to block certain websites on Chrome and other browsers. It will also prevent websites from being blocked on any wifi-connected device that has wifi, which includes tablets and mobile phones as well.

The first thing you need do is identify your router's IP address in order to be able to gain access to the configurations.

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For locating your router's IP address on Mac PCs, go to the System Preferences by clicking upon the Mac icon. Next, open the Network window.

Here, you will need select the appropriate connection, either wifi or ethernet, and you can see the information about the IP address in the Status.

Copy and paste this address in your browser, allowing access to your router.

Do you have a Windows Computer, instead? Here's how to find your router IP.

If you are using Windows machines, it is possible to open Command Prompt by searching for "cmd" and then pressing Enter.

When you've opened it, type "ipconfig" and press enter. It will show your router's IP address under "default gateway".

Copy and paste the address into the browser you use to connect to your router.

The next step is to change the settings of your router.

For this, you must have the administrator login information to your router. If you haven't changed the password, it's on the box or documents your router was shipped with.

Copy and paste the address in Chrome, and you'll be prompted to login as an administrator.

The final steps depend on the router you use. In particular, Netgear routers have blocked sites' settings under the Security tab.

There, you are able to navigate to a "Block Sites" section and block websites by the keywords or domain names.

Type a domain name into the field, click to click the Add Keyword button, and you'll successfully stop the site from your router.

How to Block a Website in Chrome (Mobile)

As opposed to desktop computers there's no exact approach for different devices here. The iPhone offers better native privacy settings which means there's no need for an application to block certain websites.

Therefore, we have one section for Android phones as well as one section dedicated to iPhones.

How to block websites for Android

The most efficient method of blocking websites from an Android smartphone is by using the BlockSite application. The first step is to find the app and download the application on the Google Play Store.

Then, you need to change your accessibility settings so that you grant access to the app (the app will walk you through the process). Most phones have you will find the BlockSite section can be found at end of the options.

Once you've done that, you can start blocking websites on your phone.

Click the plus sign to block your first website.

Find a key word or domain name, and choose the website or app you want to block.

Once you've selected the site, tap Done for saving your preferences.

Now you're officially blocking your first web page using Android.

If you attempt to access the site that is blocked, you'll see the same puppy in displeasure as on your desktop computer.

How do you block sites for iOS

If you're using one of the newer iPhone models, you do not have to download an application to block websites. You can do it through your iPhone settings.

Then, visit the general phone settings screen then scroll to the bottom, then click on the Screen Time link.

Then, scroll to the bottom and tap the "Content & Privacy Restrictions" button.

Next, scroll down the settings for content restrictions until you find the "Web Content" tab and tap it.

Here, you are able to choose one of the options offered:

• Unrestricted Access
• Limited Adult Websites
• Websites that are allowed to be on the list.

Select the "Limit websites for adults" option and you can start adding specific websites to be banned from.

Once you've added the websites to your wish list, you'll not be able to begin loading themup, regardless of whether you're connected to your home wifi or data plan.

How to Block Notifications in Chrome Browser

Blocking websites is half the tale here, as notifications can also disrupt (and destroy) the efficiency of your work. Therefore, let's take a closer look at how to stop them in Chrome.

To stop a message, it is not necessary to install an extension or to edit any file or OS setting.

After that, navigate to "Site settings" then click on the notification page.

You can now block sites completely from asking for permission to send notifications or block individual sites by URL.

Blocking Notifications On Chrome Mobile

Chrome for mobile devices Chrome that is available on iOS (iPhones as well as iPad) has notifications turned off automatically, which means there is no notification settings or editable settings. them.

On Android, it's even more simple to disable notifications than your desktop. This is how you can do it.

Open up Chrome, click the More button at the corner, scroll down, and tap the Settings button.

Once there, scroll down to click the Notifications button.

Here, you are able to turn off all app notifications (including the entire web) with a single tap.

If you want to block any notifications that come from certain websites You can go down to the sites section and then tap the icon beside the site in question.

Summary

Your work relies on what you can deliver instead of the time you spend at your desk.

This is why it's important to make yourself more comfortable and limit your distractions at an absolute to a minimum. When you follow the instructions in this guide, you can easily block websites on Chrome or any other device that you want to. No longer will you be plagued by distracting websites on your laptop smartphone, tablet, or computer.

It's now your turn to figure out How can you keep distractions from ruining your workflows? Which applications do you currently use? Tell us about them in the comment section!

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