To block a website on an iPhone, you can use the built-in Screen Time feature in iOS. Here’s how to do it:
1. Using Screen Time to Block Specific Websites
- Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Screen Time.
- Step 3: If you haven’t set up Screen Time before, tap on Turn On Screen Time and follow the prompts to set it up.
- Step 4: Tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Step 5: Toggle on Content & Privacy Restrictions if it’s not already enabled.
- Step 6: Tap on Content Restrictions.
- Step 7: Scroll down and tap on Web Content.
- Step 8: Choose Limit Adult Websites to automatically block adult content, or choose Allowed Websites Only to only allow access to a specific set of websites.
- Step 9: Under Limit Adult Websites, tap on Add Website under the Never Allow section.
- Step 10: Enter the URL of the website you want to block and tap Done.
2. Blocking Websites with Allowed Websites Only
- Step 1: Follow the steps above until you reach the Web Content section.
- Step 2: Select Allowed Websites Only.
- Step 3: Tap Add Website to add the specific sites you want to allow.
- This method will block all websites except those you add to the allowed list.
3. Using a Third-Party App
- You can also use third-party parental control apps like Qustodio, Net Nanny, or Norton Family to block websites. These apps offer more comprehensive features and can be managed from multiple devices.
4. Blocking Websites via Router Settings
- If you want to block websites for all devices connected to your home Wi-Fi, you can configure website blocking in your router settings. This requires accessing your router’s admin panel and adding the website to the block list under the parental controls or access restrictions settings.
By using these methods, you can effectively block unwanted websites on your iPhone.