BlockMyself

Exact steps to block inappropriate content and distractions.

Start with Guardrails. Add Friction if the basics still get bypassed. Move to Lockout when you need someone else to hold the recovery path.

BlockMyself

Choose a level

The names are blunt on purpose. Start simple. Add more only when you need it.

If Guardrails still gets bypassed, move to Friction. If you need another person to hold the reset path, move to Lockout.

Platforms

Each device gets its own path. Start with the level that fits, then tighten it if the first pass is not enough.

What to do first

  1. Pick the level that matches your actual risk.
  2. Set the built-in controls first.
  3. Remove easy bypasses.
  4. Bring in a trusted person where recovery matters.
  5. Only add third-party tools after the native tools stop being enough.

Resources

Official docs first. The exact menus change, but these links are the best starting point.

Trusted person setup

This is what makes the lockout real. If you can still reset everything alone, the setup is too soft. Read the Trusted person page for the handoff details.

On the stronger setups, the trusted person should hold the passcode, admin password, router login, or recovery email. Not you.

FAQ

Short answers before you start.

Where should I start?

Start with Guardrails. It gives you the built-in controls first. If that still gets bypassed, move to Friction. If you need someone else to hold the recovery path, move to Lockout.

Do I need third-party software?

No. Native OS tools should come first. Third-party tools are a backup layer when the built-in options are not enough.

Can this work for adults too?

Yes. The whole point is to make self-bypass hard. For adults, the trusted person model matters even more because you are trying to stop yourself from undoing the block on impulse.