In this feature, you will learn how to block adult content and specific websites on the iPhone and iPad on iOS 13. If you have kids with iPhones or iPads or use yours frequently, and you want to control the type of content they can access when you browse the Safari web, you’re fortunate — Apple lets you do just that.
Whether you want to automatically restrict all adult content to prevent a child from accidentally hitting a link they shouldn’t, blacklist specific websites, or shut down all sites except for those you specifically list, you will find all you need right in Settings and Restrictions.
How to Block Adult Contents/Websites on iPhone and iPad in iOS 13
Here’s how to manage the parental controls (restrictions) for web content.
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad from your home screen.
Step 2. Tap Screen Time.
Step 3. Tap on Use Screen Time Passcode to make sure you have set up Screen Time on your iOS 13.
Step 4. Enter a 4-digit passcode then re-enter it again to confirm.
Step 5. Now tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 6. Turn on the switch for Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 7. Once you’ve turned it on, tap Content Restrictions.
Step 8. Tap on Web Content.
Step 9. Tap Limit Adult Websites.
How to Block Specific Websites on iPhone and iPad on iOS 13
If it’s enough to limit adult content, or you find a URL slipping through the cracks, you can always block any URL you want with restrictions.
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad from your home screen.
Step 2. Tap Screen Time.
Step 3. Now tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 4. Tap Content Restrictions.
Step 5. Tap on Web Content.
Step 6. Tap Limit Adult Websites. Tap Add a Website under NEVER ALLOW.
Step 7. Type the URL of the website you wish to block in the Website field then tap done.
Repeat this process for every link you want to block. Keep in mind that if certain websites have mobile sites, they may need to be blocked separately. If you find a site that is still going through after you try to block it, visit the site and look at the Safari Address Bar to make sure you’re blocking the right URL. Paste it if you need to, and paste it into a limit.
How to Unblock Adult Websites and Specific Websites in iPhone & iPad on iOS 13
What if you were to change your mind later for any personal reason and allow access to the blocked sites? Don’t worry; you can do it quickly.
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad from your home screen.
Step 2. Tap Screen Time.
Step 3. Now tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Step 4. Tap Content Restrictions and then tap on Web Content.
Step 5. Deselect/unselect Limit Adult Websites then select Unrestricted Access.
By doing this all adults contents and websites will be unblocked on your iPhone or iPad. To unblock specific website/websites, just follow the below step.
Step 6. Under NEVER ALOW section, you should see the names of the blocked websites. Just Swipe left and hit Delete.
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Conclusion
That’s how you can make your child’s web browsing safer by blocking adult contents and websites. Now that you know how the hack works, make the most of it as and when you need it.