Do you want to restrict access to specific websites on your device? Whether you want to prevent distractions during work hours or ensure a safe browsing experience for your kids, blocking certain websites can be a valuable tool. In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to accomplish this on various platforms.

Windows:

Blocking websites on a Windows computer is fairly straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

  • Open the Start menu and search for “Control Panel.”
  • Select “Control Panel” from the search results to open it.
  • Click on “System and Security” and then choose “Windows Defender Firewall.”
  • Click on “Advanced settings” in the left-hand navigation pane.
  • From the new window, select “Outbound Rules” from the left-hand navigation panel.
  • Click on “New Rule” in the right-hand navigation panel.
  • Choose the “Custom” option and click “Next.”
  • Select the option “This IP address or subnet” and enter the website’s IP address or range.
  • Click “Next” and then choose “Block the connection.”
  • Follow the prompts and give the rule a descriptive name.
  • Click “Finish” to create the rule and block the website.

Mac:

On macOS, you can use the built-in parental controls to block websites. Follow these steps:

  • Open the Apple menu and go to “System Preferences.”
  • Click on “Parental Controls” and choose the user account you want to restrict.
  • Click on the “Web” tab.
  • Select “Try to limit access to adult websites” or choose “Customize…” to manually add websites to the blacklist.
  • If using “Customize…,” click on the “+” button and enter the URL of the website you want to block.
  • Click “OK” to save the changes and block the website.

Android:

Blocking websites on an Android device can be accomplished through various third-party apps. One popular option is the “BlockSite” app available on the Google Play Store. Here’s how to use it:

  • Download and install the “BlockSite” app from the Google Play Store.
  • Open the app and grant the necessary permissions.
  • Tap on the “+” button to start adding websites to block.
  • Enter the URL of the website you want to block and tap “OK.”
  • Repeat the process to add more websites.
  • To activate the blocking, toggle the switch at the top of the app.
  • The selected websites will now be blocked on your Android device.

iOS:

Unfortunately, iOS devices do not offer a built-in feature to block specific websites. However, you can achieve this by using a third-party browser with parental control features like “Kaspersky Safe Kids.” Here’s what you can do:

  • Download and install the “Kaspersky Safe Kids” app from the App Store.
  • Follow the app’s instructions to set up parental controls.
  • Within the app settings, add the websites you wish to block.
  • Enable the parental control feature and lock it with a passcode.
  • Launch websites only through the “Kaspersky Safe Kids” browser to maintain control.

By following these step-by-step guides, you can easily block certain websites on various devices and platforms. Whether you want to increase productivity or ensure online safety, taking control of web access has never been easier.

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