This quick step-by-step explains how to block apps on your child’s supervised iPhone or Android device, using Mobile Guardian. Please note these features are device-specific and where iOS devices are concerned, they are limited to supervised iOS devices only. More parents are turning to mobile device management solutions like Mobile Guardian to block social media and gaming apps, limit screen time and encourage a healthier relationship with their smartphone.

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To block gaming or social media apps on your child’s phone, follow the steps below.

How to block Apps via the web browser

   
1. Open your Mobile Guardian dashboard
2. Click on the web security settings page
3. In the blacklist websites section, enter “www.[insert application name].com”
4. Select the save button

How to block apps on your child's phone

   
1. Open your Mobile Guardian dashboard
       
2. Go to application security settings
       
3. Browse through the list of apps on the phone text
      
   1. Select block to block the app completely
      
   2. Choose scheduled to limit when your child can access the apps, based on the timetable
      
   

With Mobile Guardian, you’ll be able to block social media apps such as Snapchat and Twitter from your child’s mobile device. You can block inappropriate websites and create a safe and secure online environment for your child.

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Onwards,

Robyn Hobson

Team Mobile Guardian