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Effective Ways to Block Discord on iPhones
Learn the most effective ways to block Discord on iPhone or iPad.
A growing number of iPhone users are trying to remove distractions and sources of temptation from their life. One particular app that I've noticed people really want to take a break from is Discord, and as a once-avid user of the platform myself, I can see why. Since you have to consider both the app and website version, fully blocking Discord on an iPhone requires you to consider multiple approaches.
We've already explored a few powerful ways that you can block Discord across multiple devices, but this guide will discuss the best blocking techniques specific to an iPhone or iPad.
Prevent the Discord App from Being Installed or Opened
The first way you can block Discord on an iPhone or iPad is to prevent the app from being downloaded and opened entirely. One comprehensive way to do this is to completely disable the App Store . This will prevent new apps from being added to the device, which would be one way to block the Discord app.
Alternatively, you can enable Apple's Supervised Mode and create a list of disallowed apps .
You can specifically select the Discord app and prevent it from being downloaded or opened.
Block the Discord Mobile Website
Another area you have to consider is that Discord can be accessed within a web browser like Safari. Even if the app is blocked, an iPhone user could access discord through a web browser. To deal with this, you can use one of our suggested iPhone website blocking techniques to restrict access to discord.com.
The most comprehensive blocking technique involves the use of a Content Policy . In addition to blocking categories of website and apps, you can specifically block Discord. This will disable the app's internet connection (if it is downloaded on the iPhone) and also disables the Discord website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I block Discord with Screen Time?
Apple's built-in Screen Time feature doesn't allow you to block specific apps that are downloaded from the app store. Screen Time can be used to restrict app downloads based on the age rating of the app, disable the app store entirely, or require permission to download any new app . However, it's not possible to select specific disallowed apps.
Can I set Discord Time Limits?
You can use Apple Screen Time to set time limits for apps installed on the device. Note that this won't apply to the Discord website, only to the Discord app.
What is Supervised mode?
Apple's alternative to Screen Time , supervised mode, allows you to strictly enforce restrictions for an iPhone that cannot be overridden from the device.
How do I Enable Supervised Mode on my iPhone?
Supervising an iPhone takes a lot of research if you aren't prepared. Fortunately, I've create a comprehensive guide for enabling supervised mode that walks you through the entire process from start to finish.
Can I schedule when Discord is Blocked?
Yes, if you are using a Content Policy to disable Discord, you can assign a schedule to your Discord block rule.
How can I restrict explicit content in Discord?
There are a few content filtering strategies for Discord that can help you to block access to adult content. For example, you can block images and videos in Discord so that it can only be used for text, audio, and video chat. With this approach, it may not be necessary to completely block Discord.