The internet can be a great resource, but it can also be dangerous for young children. There are ways to limit which websites your computer can access.

If you have a Mac, you can use built-in options such as blocking specific sites, limiting access to approved sites, or using a third-party website blocker.

Here is what you need to do.

How to block websites on Safari 

Screen Time can be used on Mac computers. Here is how.

1. Click the Apple icon located in the top left corner of the screen to select System Preferences.

2. You can choose screen time.

Screenshot highlighting Screen Time in a Mac's System Preferences.
Click Screen Time.
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3. The left sidebar has Privacy and Content.

Screenshot highlighting the Content and Privacy section of Screen Time.
Go into the Content and Privacy section of Screen Time.
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4. If you have already enabled the feature, click Turn On, located towards the top-right corner of the window.

5. Choose Limit Adult Websites.

Screenshot of the section that allows Mac users to block specific websites.
Click customize to block specific websites.
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6. Click the plus symbol in the restricted section.

Screenshot highlighting the button to block sites on a Mac.
Click the plus sign under the restricted section to block specific sites.
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7. Hit Ok if you want to add the desired URL.

Screenshot showing how to block a site on a Mac.
Add the URL of the site you want to block and click ok.
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There are 8. Hit.

Screenshot showing the final step to block a site on a Mac.
Hit ok again to finalize your decision to block a site.
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How to block everything and whitelist specific sites

1. Through your System Preferences, go into Screen Time.

2. The left sidebar has a choice of Content and Privacy.

3. Click Allowed websites only if you want to modify them.

Screenshot highlighting the option to whitelist only specific sites on a Mac via Screen Time.
Hit customize to whitelist specific sites on Safari.
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4. Hit Ok if you add your allowed websites.

How to block websites with third-party blockers

You can use a website blocker if you prefer. The way you set those up will depend on the app you choose. There are a few options.