Rules | HT Work Focus FAQ

How to Block Websites

With HT Work Focus, you can block specific websites, keywords, and entire categories of websites to reduce distractions and keep users focused. Whether you’re managing employee productivity or ensuring a safe browsing environment, website blocking gives you full control over which content is accessible.

Click Rules → Website Limits.
Select 'Block' for any unwanted web categories (like Adult or Gambling).
In the 'Custom List', click 'Add Site', enter the website or keyword, and set it to 'Block'.
Blocked items will be completely inaccessible.

HT Work Focus lets you block websites using keywords. A single keyword can block thousands of sites with that word in their title or URL. For example, adding the keyword news will block most news websites.

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How to Set Daily Time Limits for Websites

With HT Work Focus, you can restrict how much time users spend on distracting or non-work-related websites. Instead of completely blocking access, you can set daily limits to allow short breaks without compromising productivity. It's a great way to encourage healthier screen habits and help your team stay focused throughout the day.

Go to the Rules → Website Limits.
Select 'Limit' for non-work categories (like YouTube or Social Media).
In the 'Custom List', add specific websites/keywords and set them to 'Limit'.
Set daily time limits or create a custom schedule. Time limits apply to all limited items together, not separately.

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How to Allow Only Approved Websites (Whitelist)

HT Work Focus lets you block access to the entire web and allow only specific, trusted websites. This powerful feature is ideal for strict environments like exam rooms, kiosks, or focused work sessions where distractions must be eliminated. By creating a whitelist, you ensure that users can access only the sites you’ve approved — nothing more.

Go to Rules → Website Blocking.
Add the exact URL or keyword you want to allow to the 'Allowlist'.
Check the box 'Allow access only to the websites above'.

Important! Make sure each address you add matches the website’s actual URL exactly.
– Do not include extra characters like slashes, "www", or symbols that aren’t part of the real web address.
– The safest way is to open the website in your browser, copy the full address from the address bar, and paste it directly into HT Work Focus.

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How to Block or Limit Access to Apps

HT Work Focus offers a powerful feature that lets you block or limit specific applications — including games, messengers, media players, and any other non-work software — helping you create a focused, distraction-free environment.

Go to Rules → App Blocking.
Select 'Block' or 'Limit' for the desired app category.
Add specific apps to the Custom list and set their status.
If the app is missing, click 'Browse' to select its EXE file.
For Limited apps, configure time restrictions and a schedule.

Alternative method – block apps from Reports:

Launch the app you want to block.
Go to HT Work Focus → Reports → Apps.
Find the app in the list and click it to select.
Click 'Block App' or 'Limit App' to instantly restrict access.

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