With 1Focus, you can block websites and apps on your Mac for a set period to help you stay focused while you work or study.
1Focus can block websites across Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc.
You can also make exceptions when you block a website or block a website category. An exception can be a specific page, section, or even a keyword. This guide will show you how.
How to Set Up Website Exceptions in 1Focus
Steps (2 minutes):
- Subscribe to 1Focus Pro.
- Open 1Focus. You can reopen the 1Focus window by clicking its arrow icon in the top-right of your screen.
- Click the + button under Websites → Exceptions.
- Enter the exception and confirm with the Enter key (⏎).
- Start blocking.
Troubleshooting
- If the + button is grayed out, subscribe to 1Focus Pro.
- Wait for blocking to become inactive. Exceptions can only be added when there are no active blocks.
- Avoid adding links from search engine results as exceptions, as these are usually intermediary links. Instead, follow the link to the destination page and copy the final URL from the address bar.
If it still does not work, please contact us.
