How to Use Presets in 1Focus

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.

In this guide, you will learn how to add, duplicate, and delete presets in 1Focus.

How to Use Presets in 1Focus

Presets provide enhanced flexibility, allowing you to tailor 1Focus to your specific needs. Each preset comes with its own block list and schedule, enabling you to manage multiple block lists and schedules at the same time. For instance, you can set up a Study preset while also maintaining a Bedtime preset that restricts internet access during nighttime.

How to Add a Preset

Steps (2 Minutes):

1. Open 1Focus. If you don’t have it yet, download 1Focus from the Mac App Store.
2. Subscribe to 1Focus Pro to unlock multiple presets.
3. Click the + button in the bottom left of the 1Focus window to add a new preset.
4. Give the preset a name.
5. Add the websites and apps to block.
6. Click the tab Schedule, and enable blocking.

Remember, each preset has its own block list and schedule. The settings you see on the right side (Websites, Apps, Schedule) belong to the preset selected on the left side.

How to Duplicate a Preset

You can create a copy of a preset, which is useful when you want to create a preset similar to an existing one.

Steps (1 Minute):

1. Open 1Focus. If you don’t have it yet, download 1Focus from the Mac App Store.
2. Subscribe to 1Focus Pro to unlock multiple presets.
3. Select the preset you want to duplicate from the left side of the 1Focus window.
4. Click the cog button in the bottom left.
5. Select Duplicate.
6. Enter a name for the new preset.
7. Modify the websites and apps you want to block.
8. Click the Schedule tab and adjust the desired frequency of the block.

How to Delete a Preset

Steps (1 Minute):

1. Select the preset you want to delete.
2. Wait until its blocking event on Schedule is inactive (no green status indicator).
3. Press the minus (-) button in the bottom left of the 1Focus window.
4. 1Focus will ask you, “Do you really want to delete this preset?”
5. Click Delete.
6. Done!

Presets can only be deleted when all blocking events in their schedule are inactive. Remember, each preset has its own block list and schedule. The settings you see on the right (Websites, Apps, Schedule) belong to the preset selected on the left.

If you want to save the list of blocked websites before you delete the preset, follow the steps in this guide: Copy and Paste Website Lists.

If you need help, contact us.

Further Reading

• How to block a website category: Discover how to block categories like pornography, social media, games, and more with a simple checkmark.

• How to block keywords in the URL: Find out how to block specific keywords in website URLs.

For more detailed instructions on setting up 1Focus, visit our Support Page.