Free Guide

Fortify Your iPhone inThree Simple Steps

Taking just two minutes to block harmful and distracting content today can save you years of regret.

Step One

Block Haram Sites

Step Two

Block Ads

Step Three

Limit Distractions

Step One: Block Explicit Sites

Protect yourself from harmful content with powerful content filtering.

Important Disclaimer

While these tools can help block explicit sites, they are not perfect and may be circumvented.

One must not rely on these tools alone. Use them as a supplement to one's own efforts in guarding one's heart and mind.

Step 1: Set up Screen Time

Navigate to Settings > Screen Time > App & Website Activity.

Open the Settings app.

Settings

Tap on 'Screen Time.'

Screen Time

Tap on 'App & Website Activity' if you see it. If you don't, skip this.

App

Turn 'App & Website Activity' on.

Turn On

Your 'Screen Time' is now on.

On

Step 2: Block Haram Content

Navigate to Content & Privacy Restrictions > Store, Web, Siri, & Game Center Content (Also knows as Content Restrictions) > Web Content, and then limit adult websites.

Scroll down and select 'Content & Privacy Restrictions.'

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Turn it on.

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Select the option that contains 'Web' or 'Content Restrictions.'

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Select 'Web Content.'

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Switch the selection to 'Limit Adult Websites.'

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Directly pornographic sites will now be filtered out on any browser.

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Step 3: Block Triggering Sites

Under "Never Allow," list sites with problematic content. For example, Reddit.com and X.com often host Haram content that bypasses "Adult Content" filters. Blocking such sites is recommended.

Select 'Add Website' under 'Never Allow.'

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Type in the URL for a site you would additionally like to block that contains triggering or Haram content.

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Your custom list of sites are now also blocked on any browser.

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Step 4: Lock Screen Time Settings (Important!)

Option A (Recommended): Have a trusted friend lock your "Screen Time" settings using their Apple ID and password, not yours. This prevents you from resetting the password without their permission.

Option B: Use Password Locker to generate a complex passcode for yourself - not secure as you maintain reset ability

Navigate back to the initial 'Screen Time' page.

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Select 'Lock Screen Time Settings.'

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Have your trusted friend or mentor select a password to lock your settings. They do not share this password with you.

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Have your trusted friend or mentor lock in the password with their own Apple ID-not yours!

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Your 'Screen Time' settings are now locked and you should see 'Change Screen Time Passcode' in place of 'Lock Screen Time Settings.' You are done!

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No Trusted Friend Available?

Use Password Locker - a free service that helps you create and securely store a Screen Time passcode in a way you won't remember. Retrieval requires a ~20-minute process to prevent impulsive unblocking.

Visit Password Locker

Step Two: Block Ads on Browser

Install Brave Browser and make it your default for an ad-free experience.

Brave Browser Icon
Download Brave Browser

Make Brave Your Default Browser

This ensures all links open in Brave, providing an ad-free experience.

Download and open Brave from the link above. Tap 'Set Default' to begin.

Step 1

Choose 'Default Browser App.'

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Select 'Brave' from the list.

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Toggle the switch to complete setup.

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Use all websites that have ads like YouTube in the Brave Browser instead of in-app to avoid seeing ads.

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Step Three: Remove & Limit Distractions

Take control of your device by limiting or removing distracting apps and sites.

Block YouTube Shorts & Homepage

Make YouTube Less Addictive

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Use YouTube exclusively in the Brave Browser

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Login to YouTube using your Google Account

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Navigate to Google Activity Controls

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Turn YouTube History off

Schedule Phone-Free Time

Schedule specific hours when apps are blocked

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Open Settings → Screen Time

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Tap Downtime

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Enable and set schedule

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Choose blocked apps

Set App Time Limits

Set daily time limits for distracting apps

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Open Settings → Screen Time

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Tap App Limits → Add Limit

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Select apps to limit

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Set daily time allowance

Block Specific Sites

Block specific websites that waste your time

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Open Settings → Screen Time

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Tap Content & Privacy

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Select Content Restrictions

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Add sites to Never Allow

Restrict App Downloads

Stop yourself from downloading blocked browsers or apps

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Open Settings → Screen Time

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Tap Content & Privacy

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Select iTunes & App Store Purchases

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Set Installing Apps to Don't Allow

Pro Tips

Start with blocking your most distracting apps and setting a reasonable daily limit (like 3-4 hours).

Schedule phone-free time during your most productive hours and before bedtime.

Remember, you can always adjust these settings as needed to find the right balance.