Block yourself from using Facebook
Prevent yourself from using Facebook either permanently or temporarily
If you are trying to restrict yourself from accessing Facebook, you might have tried deleting the app only to find that you could easily reinstall and use it again.
You might have also noticed that it's possible to access Facebook from a web browser like Google Chrome, so deleting the Facebook app isn't always effective.
In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to block Facebook using approaches that work best to prevent yourself from accessing Facebook. We'll also go through strategies for permanent or temporary Facebook restriction and we'll explore approaches that work on each device.
Is it worth completely restricting yourself from using Facebook?
Here are a few of our top reasons why you might block Facebook, restricting yourself from accessing it entirely:
Inappropriate Facebook profiles can be difficult to filter out
Facebook profiles are often used to advertise adult content either subtly or blatantly. This can be a particular problem if you are trying to prevent yourself from seeking out or accidentally finding adult content.
Facebook might suggest inappropriate content
Facebook might suggest images or videos that you'd rather not see. Even if your profile preferences are adjusted to hide obvious explicit content, Facebook might still suggest content that can be a "stumbling block" for you.
Connecting strangers
The Facebook feed includes posts and reels from strangers, not just friends and connections. It's possible for you to connect with and private message them, which might be a problem for some people.
Choosing the right approach for restricting yourself from using Facebook
In order to provide you with the best possible guide, we need to consider a few things to direct you to the most effective way to block yourself from using Facebook.
What devices do you need to block Facebook on?
We'll discuss some universal blocking approaches in this guide, but the advice will vary based on the devices you are trying to restrict yourself from accessing Facebook. See the following guides for a more specific approach:
Block yourself from Facebook on any device with a DNS Content Policy
A universal approach that can be used to block Facebook from yourself on any device is to use a DNS Content Policy
This approach disables the internet access for Facebook so that it can't function. The app can still be downloaded, but it will not work.
Here's how it works:
Add a new block rule
In the Tech Lockdown dashboard, go to the Content Policy section and add a new block rule with Facebook selected
Customize the schedule
Select a schedule if you want to only block Facebook on specific recurring days and times. Otherwise, leave the schedule blank to block Facebook 24/7.
Specify who the rule applies to
Select an audience if you want to only block Facebook from specific people. Otherwise, leave the audience blank to block Facebook from everyone.
Connect Devices
Go to the Devices section of the Tech Lockdown dashboard and follow the setup instructions to connect devices to the Content Policy
Optional: Lock your Tech Lockdown Profile
If you are self-restricting access to Facebook, you can lock your Tech Lockdown profile so that you have to wait a certain amount of time before you can unblock Facebook.