How to Block Minecraft on a Computer

With HT Family Shield, you can easily block Minecraft on your computer, schedule access to it, or limit the time spent playing this game and all other games. Managing Minecraft and other games has never been simpler. Find simple instructions below:

• How to block Minecraft on a computer
• How to block all game apps on a computer
• How to block browser/website games

1. Download and install HT Family Shield on your child’s computer, then create an account. .
2. Log in to your online dashboard at family.ht-vector.com using your browser.
3. Open Minecraft on the computer. Note that the app may have a different file location, so the easiest way to block it is from the Reports section.
4. Open Reports → Applications. Find Minecraft and click the «Block» (no entry) icon to forbid it completely, or click the «Limit» (clock) icon to set time restrictions.
5. If you choose «Limit,» go to Rules → App Blocking, and set up the time restrictions and schedule.

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«Block» means forbidding an app on the computer completely.
«Limit» allows you to set specific time restrictions and schedules to the app.

Remember that you can access your online dashboard from anywhere with internet access to view reports and manage your child’s activities.

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How to Block All Game Apps on a Computer

With HT Family Shield, your can block/limit most of the game apps on your computer with a click:

1. Navigate to Rules → App Blocking at your online dashboard — family.ht-vector.com.
2. Choose the appropriate status for the Games category to block or limit most game apps on your computer.

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Note! If you choose «Limit», be sure to set up the desired time restrictions.

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How to Block Browser/Website Games

While Minecraft is an app that can be blocked as an app, other games may be accessed through websites. To block these games, use the Website Blocking / Website Limiting tabs.

1. Access the Website Limits tab in your online dashboard.
2. Choose «Block» or «Limit» for the Game category to block most game websites.
3. Alternatively, add specific game sites to the Custom List.

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Try HT Family Shield to solve these problems:

PROBLEM: My child is spending too much time playing Minecraft.

PROBLEM: Minecraft is interfering with my child’s social life or other activities.

PROBLEM: My child is addicted to Minecraft and won’t stop playing.

SOLUTION: Block or set time limits on Minecraft and other games on popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Brave with our game blocker. Promote safe and positive gameplay for your child.

Last updated: April 13, 2023