How to block websites with a password

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The Internet is a great place to find information, but it also has material that some may find offensive or inappropriate. If you share your computer with your children or have a public network of devices, you may want to block some sites. Doing so effectively controls Internet activity and a password ensures that other users do not tamper with your list of blocked sites.

In this article, we will show you how to lock websites with password on various browsers and devices.

How to block websites with a password in Chrome

If you are a Google Chrome user and want to prevent your browser from accessing some sites, you can use Block site. It is a free Chrome plugin that allows you to restrict the display of inpidual web pages or entire websites.

Here’s how to install and use Block Site:

1. After installing Block siteTap the red shield icon located in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser.
   
2. Press the gear icon that appears to open the Block Site window.
   
3. To add a website, click the “Enter a web address” box at the top of the page and type the address of the site or page you want to block.
   
4. Press the + button to the right of the text field. The website has now been added to the blocked list.
   
5. Go to the left side of the Block Site page and tap “Password Protection.”
   
6. Check “Protect your preferred site blocking options and Chrome extension page with a password.” This will activate the password function.
7. On the page that appears, enter the email address and password you want to use as credentials for the blocked site, then click “Save.”
8. A message will appear informing you that you need to verify your email address. Press “OK.”
9. To complete the verification process, go to your email account and follow the instructions in the email from Block Site.

To remove a website from the blocked list, tap the red circle icon to the right of the site address.

Other users may try to bypass site blocking restrictions by using Chrome in incognito mode. These steps will prevent that from happening:

1. Open Google Chrome and click on the hamburger menu in the top right corner.
   
2. Tap “More Tools” and then “Extensions.”
   
3. Under the Block Site heading, press “Details.”
   
4. Select “Allow incognito” and move the slider to the ON position.
   

You can now block websites with a password in Google Chrome.

How to block websites with a password in Firefox

If Firefox is your preferred browser, you can use a third-party add-on like Block site to prevent your computer from accessing certain websites. Let’s see how to install Block Site on your device.

1. Go to the Block site page and click “Add to Firefox” and then “Add.”
   
2. Check “Allow this extension to run in private windows” if you want Block Site to be active even when browsing in incognito mode. Tap “Okay, I’ve got it” to complete the process.
   
3. Open the hamburger menu in the top right corner of the Firefox browser and select “Add-ons.”
   
4. Press “Extensions” on the left side of the page to display a list of installed extensions.
   
5. Scroll to “Block Site” and tap the three-dot menu next to it, then click “Options” from the drop-down menu.
   
6. On the next page, search for “Block a new hostname” and type the name of the site you want to block in the text box provided. Now press “Add”.
   
7. If you would like websites to be blocked only at certain times of the day, please complete the scheduling form provided.
8. Go to the “Tools” tab, enter a master password, and tap “Save.”

The list of websites you provided will be locked in your Firefox browser with a password.

How to block websites with a password on a PC

Blocking websites on a PC is particularly useful if your children also use your device. An easy way to restrict access to websites in Windows is to use the Parental Controls feature.

Here’s how to activate it:

1. From the Windows Start menu, tap the Settings icon.
   
2. Select “Accounts” and then “Manage your account.”
   
3. Scroll to “Family and other users” in the left panel to open the menu.
   
4. Find “Add a family member” and click the + next to it.
   
5. Enter your email address to set up your Parental Controls account.
   
6. Windows will now direct you to Microsoft Family page to enter the websites you want to block.

How to lock websites with a password on an iPhone

The iPhone comes with a built-in feature that allows you to block websites from your phone. This feature requires a passcode to prevent others from changing the list of selected sites.

Here’s how to enable the website restriction feature:

1. Tap “Settings” on the iPhone home screen.
   
2. Select “Screen Time” and then “Content and Privacy Restrictions.”
   
3. Enter a passcode when prompted.
4. Move the “Content and Privacy Restrictions” slider to the ON position.
   
5. Press “Content Restrictions,” “Web Content,” and then “Allowed Websites Only.”
   

Website restriction is now active on your iPhone.

How to block websites with password on Android

If you want to block websites with a password on an Android device, you can do so using a plugin. A free third-party browser extension like Block site will do the trick.

Here’s how to use it:

1. After installing Block siteselect the red shield icon located in the upper right corner of the Chrome browser and press the gear icon that appears.
2. Click the “Enter a web address” box at the top of the page and type the address of the site or page you want to block, then tap the + button to the right. The website has now been added to the blocked list.
   
3. Click “Password Protection” located in the left panel.
   
4. Check “Protect your preferred site blocking options and Chrome extension page with a password” to activate the password feature.
5. On the page that appears, enter the email address and password you want to use as credentials for the blocked site, then click “Save.”
6. Press “OK” to confirm that you understand that your email address will need to be verified.
7. To complete the verification process, go to your email account and follow the instructions in the email from Block Site.

How to lock websites with a password on an iPad

The iPad’s built-in website restriction feature can be used to block access to unwanted sites on your tablet. Follow these steps to activate the feature and manage your online activity:

1. Click the Settings icon on your iPad.
   
2. Tap “Screen Time,” then tap “Content & Privacy Restrictions.”
   
3. When prompted, enter your password.
4. Move the “Content and Privacy Restrictions” slider to the ON position.
   
5. Click “Content Restrictions,” “Web Content,” and then “Allowed Websites Only.”
   

Put yourself in the driver’s seat

The Internet can be an excellent resource, but there are times when you may want to restrict online access. If there are websites that you would like to lock with a password, this guide provides you with the tools you need to do so. Now you can manage your online activity on any of your devices.

Have you blocked websites using a password? Let us know the method you used in the comments section below.