{"id":21164,"date":"2023-02-04T17:15:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T11:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=21164"},"modified":"2023-02-04T17:15:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T11:45:46","slug":"block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Block Certain Websites in Microsoft Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the classes and lessons shift to an online medium, more and more kids are being exposed to the internet at a younger age. This has worried the parents about their kids wandering off to a website they shouldn&#x2019;t. So if you are concerned about the same, tag along as we discuss five ways to block certain websites on the <a href=\"http:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/microsoft-edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a> browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21230\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_featured-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-661410b19c29c\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-661410b19c29c\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#How_to_Block_Websites_in_the_Microsoft_Edge_Browser\" title=\"How to Block Websites in the Microsoft Edge Browser?\">How to Block Websites in the Microsoft Edge Browser?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#1_Use_Simple_Website_Blocker_Extension_for_Microsoft_Edge\" title=\"1. Use Simple Website Blocker Extension for Microsoft Edge\">1. Use Simple Website Blocker Extension for Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#2_Disable_Javascript_Permission_for_the_Website\" title=\"2. Disable Javascript Permission for the Website\">2. Disable Javascript Permission for the Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#3_Block_Any_Website_Using_the_Host_File_in_Windows\" title=\"3. Block Any Website Using the Host File in Windows\">3. Block Any Website Using the Host File in Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#4_Block_Any_Website_Using_the_Host_File_in_macOS\" title=\"4. Block Any Website Using the Host File in macOS\">4. Block Any Website Using the Host File in macOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#5_Block_Certain_Websites_with_Block_Site_Extension\" title=\"5. Block Certain Websites with Block Site Extension\">5. Block Certain Websites with Block Site Extension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#Q_Is_There_a_Built-in_Method_to_Block_Websites_in_Microsoft_Edge\" title=\"Q. Is There a Built-in Method to Block Websites in Microsoft Edge?\">Q. Is There a Built-in Method to Block Websites in Microsoft Edge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#Q_Which_Extensions_Can_Help_Me_Block_Websites_on_Microsoft_Edge\" title=\"Q. Which Extensions Can Help Me Block Websites on Microsoft Edge?\">Q. Which Extensions Can Help Me Block Websites on Microsoft Edge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#Q_Is_It_Possible_to_Remove_Websites_from_the_Host_File_in_Windows_and_Mac\" title=\"Q. Is It Possible to Remove Websites from the Host File in Windows and Mac?\">Q. Is It Possible to Remove Websites from the Host File in Windows and Mac?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21164\/block-certain-websites-in-microsoft-edge\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Block_Websites_in_the_Microsoft_Edge_Browser\"><\/span>How to Block Websites in the Microsoft Edge Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft Edge currently doesn&#8217;t offer any option to block websites, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you are out of options. We will take you through various other methods that you can use to block any specific website and prevent anyone else using your computer from accessing it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_Simple_Website_Blocker_Extension_for_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>1. Use Simple Website Blocker Extension for Microsoft Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, we have the Use Simple Website Blocker extension. It lets you easily block any specific website. Just navigate to the site and block it. You also have the option to unblock the site for a certain duration. This will come in useful if you don&#8217;t want to spend too much time just mindlessly browsing the web.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftedge.microsoft.com\/addons\/detail\/simple-website-blocker\/fbjngbafdijlfccooomdapgfebnlnicj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Simple Website Blocker<\/a><\/strong>&#xA0;extension from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1.jpg\" alt=\"Website Blocker Edge Extension\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e1-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now click on the <strong>extension icon<\/strong> in the Edge toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21215 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2.jpg\" alt=\"Website Blocker Edge Extension\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e2-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Simple Website Blocker<\/strong> extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21214\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21213 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4.jpg\" alt=\"Website Blocker Edge Extension\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Enter the <strong>website URL<\/strong> you want to block in the text field and click on <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5.jpg\" alt=\"Website Blocker Edge Extension\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Doing so will add the site to the block list. Now, whenever anyone tries to visit this website, they will find the site is blocked.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21211\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e6-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disable_Javascript_Permission_for_the_Website\"><\/span>2. Disable Javascript Permission for the Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Javascript is among the widely used coding languages in the world. Several websites use it to show dynamic and interactive content. So blocking websites from using Javascript should result in most of them not loading properly. This <strong>isn&#8217;t a foolproof method<\/strong>, but it should help work on most sites with interactive and visual content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the website you want to block.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Added Security<\/strong> on the left of the address bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21221\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the option, <strong>Permissions for this site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21220\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1603\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8.jpg 1603w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e8-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1603px) 100vw, 1603px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Next, scroll down and click on the box next to <strong>Javascript<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21219\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e9-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Choose the <strong>Block<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21218\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e10-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now go back to the site and refresh the page. The site should not load or behave properly now.<\/p>\n<p>As an added security measure, you can block the <strong>Images permission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21217\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e11-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This way, even if the site loads, your kid isn&#8217;t exposed to anything they shouldn&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Block_Any_Website_Using_the_Host_File_in_Windows\"><\/span>3. Block Any Website Using the Host File in Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Windows users can edit the host file to block any website from Microsoft Edge or other web browsers. This method might be slightly advanced for some but do not get intimidated. Just follow the steps provided below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <strong>Start menu<\/strong> by pressing the <strong>Windows key<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In the <strong>Start menu<\/strong>, search <strong>cmd<\/strong>. The first suggestion will be <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21203\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E1-300x152.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E1-1024x518.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E1-768x388.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Right-click on the Command Prompt and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21202 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E2.jpeg\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Windows\" width=\"1280\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E2-300x152.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E2-1024x518.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/E2-768x388.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You might be required to enter your desktop&#8217;s password or pin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> On the Command Prompt window, type: <strong><span class=\"code\">notepad c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\drivers\\etc\\hosts<\/span><\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21200 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3.png\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Windows\" width=\"1847\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3.png 1847w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e3-1536x748.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1847px) 100vw, 1847px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will open the Notepad application with the host file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4.png\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Windows\" width=\"1847\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4.png 1847w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e4-1536x748.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1847px) 100vw, 1847px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> On the notepad, go to the end of the text line and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to leave a space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Now type, <strong>127.0.0.1<\/strong> followed by the <strong>website URL<\/strong> you want to block. For example, 127.0.0.1 www.youtube.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21198\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1847\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5.png 1847w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e5-1536x748.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1847px) 100vw, 1847px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To add another website, press the<strong> Enter key<\/strong> to shift to a new line and type <strong>127.0.0.1<\/strong> followed by the website URL again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Now click on the <strong>File <\/strong>menu&#xA0;on the top left side of the Notepad window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21195\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1209\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e6.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e6-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e6-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1209px) 100vw, 1209px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Save<\/strong> option and close the Notepad and Command Prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21197\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1847\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7.png 1847w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-1024x499.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-768x374.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e7-1536x748.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1847px) 100vw, 1847px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will prevent the site from accessing the web, essentially blocking it in the process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21238\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e26-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Block_Any_Website_Using_the_Host_File_in_macOS\"><\/span>4. Block Any Website Using the Host File in macOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those working with a MacBook or Mac computer need not be concerned. Like Windows, you can also make changes to the host file in macOS to block websites on Microsoft Edge, Safari, and other web browsers installed on the system. Here is how you can do it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press<strong> Command Key + Spacebar<\/strong> to open<strong> Spotlight search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Type <strong>Terminal<\/strong> and press <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20.jpg\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e20-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In the terminal window, type: <strong>sudo nano \/etc\/hosts<\/strong> and press <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22.jpg\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e22-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Enter your <strong>administrator password<\/strong> and then press <strong>Return<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21233\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e23-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once entered, it will show the host file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Use the <strong>down arrow<\/strong> and move down to the last line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Now type <strong>127.0.0.1<\/strong>, then space and <strong>enter the website URL<\/strong>. For example, 127.0.0.1 www.youtube.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24.jpg\" alt=\"Block Website in Microsoft Edge Mac\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e24-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Press <strong>Control + O<\/strong> and press <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Next, press <strong>Control + X<\/strong> to finish the process and <strong>close the Terminal window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Changing the host file will result in the site being able to connect to the browser, essentially blocking it for all web browsers on the system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21239\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_E25-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Block_Certain_Websites_with_Block_Site_Extension\"><\/span>5. Block Certain Websites with Block Site Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Block Site is not just a website blocker but a productivity tool. This extension will let you block sites, but you also have the option to schedule and <strong>limit the amount of time you can spend on a website<\/strong>. This way, you don&#8217;t spend more time than you need to and focus on other important things. Here is how you can set it up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/block-site\/ljnkcofhapelapmiipjdpacdnckcankd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\"><strong>Block Site<\/strong><\/a> from Chrome Web Store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Visit the website that you want to block.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Click on the<strong> extension icon<\/strong> in the Edge toolbar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21226\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e12-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Block Site<\/strong> <strong>extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21225\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e13-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on the button that says, <strong>Block current site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21224\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e14-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will block anyone from accessing this site until unblocked from the extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21223\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e15-1536x866.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To limit the time spent on that site, you need to go to the Block Schedule settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> To access Schedule settings, open the <strong>Block Site extension<\/strong> using the steps above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21229\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e16-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Next, click on the <strong>Settings icon<\/strong> as shown in the image below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21228\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e17-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Blocking Schedule<\/strong> tab to change block settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21227\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1604\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19.jpg 1604w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/batch_e19-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also block sites by words or phrases or only allow certain websites on Edge by whitelisting them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_There_a_Built-in_Method_to_Block_Websites_in_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>Q. Is There a Built-in Method to Block Websites in Microsoft Edge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. As of the current build, Microsoft Edge does not feature any option or settings to block a website or a URL. However, it has a SmartScreen feature that blocks harmful and malicious websites automatically.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Which_Extensions_Can_Help_Me_Block_Websites_on_Microsoft_Edge\"><\/span>Q. Which Extensions Can Help Me Block Websites on Microsoft Edge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can use the Simple Website Block or Block Site extension to restrict access to any website. Since there are several extensions by the same name, we recommend you go with the one for which we have provided the link in the first method.<\/p>\n<p>Other than Block Site, you can also try out Block Site Ex and LeechBlock NG.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_It_Possible_to_Remove_Websites_from_the_Host_File_in_Windows_and_Mac\"><\/span>Q. Is It Possible to Remove Websites from the Host File in Windows and Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. All you have to do is open the host file using the steps from the third method and remove the name of the website you want to unblock, and Save the file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Websites are designed to be addicting these days, so it is good to have the option to restrict them so that kids and adults like us too can focus on important things and stay productive. We also hope that Microsoft Edge soon introduces a solution similar to Parental lock to restrict and block access to certain websites. If you have any queries related to this article, please let us know and stay tuned on BrowserToUse for more such articles and How-Tos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More on Microsoft Edge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/20743\/google-chrome-vs-microsoft-edge\/\">Google Chrome vs Microsoft Edge: Which is the Better Browser in 2023?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/18402\/microsoft-edge-vs-google-chrome\/\">7 Reasons to Use Microsoft Edge Over Chrome On Your Computer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/18361\/enable-reading-mode-microsoft-edge\/\">2 Ways to Enable and Use Reading Mode in Microsoft Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the classes and lessons shift to an online medium, more and more kids are being exposed to the internet at a younger age. This has worried the parents about their kids wandering off to a website they shouldn&#x2019;t. 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