How to Block IO Games on Your Computer/Laptop

IO games are simple yet addictive online games that have gained popularity in recent years. If you’re looking to protect your children from the negative aspects of these games, read this article to find out how to block IO games and other inappropriate content.

With HT Parental Controls, you can easily block IO games or set time limits or schedules for them. This easy and effective solution for:

How to Block All IO Games

  1. Download HT Parental Controls and install it on your child’s computer/laptop.
  2. Open Rules → Website Limits.
  3. Add «.io» to the list. Since all IO games have this domain extension in their URL, this will block all such sites.
  4. Select «Block» to block it completely or «Limit» to set the time limits and schedules below.
If you want to manage your child’s computer remotely, use our other software, HT Family Shield, which features an online dashboard and the same blocking capabilities.

How to Block Certain IO Games Only

  1. Download HT Parental Controls and install it on your child’s computer/laptop.
  2. Open Rules → Website Limits.
  3. Add URLs of the games to the list and select the appropriate status «Block» or «Limit.». For example, add «tanks.io»
Note! If you choose «Limit,» be sure to set up the desired time restrictions.

How to Limit/Allow Certain IO Games and Block All Others

  1. Open Rules → Website Limits.
  2. Add «.io» to the list and select «Block.»
  3. Add the games you want to allow/limit below the list with the «Limit» or «Allow» (no restrictions) statuses.

HT Parental Controls provide an effective and user-friendly solution for managing access to IO games, allowing for diverse customization options tailored to your child’s needs. Additionally, monitoring your child’s activities through detailed reports helps ensure their safety. Discover the numerous advantages of using HT Parental Controls to block IO games and other inappropriate content with a 14-day free trial.

Last updated: April 19, 2023

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