How to block YouTube on a Mac or Windows computer


Can’t stay away from those cat videos when you have work to get done? Freedom makes it easy to block YouTube on all your devices. Just follow these three steps and Freedom will keep you off YouTube so you can be more productive.


Step 1: Download and Install the Freedom App


Install Freedom


To start, just download and install the Freedom app. If you don't already have an account, just create one at Freedom.to after you’ve installed the app.

Log in to Freedom


Step 2: Add YouTube to your Blocklist


Log into the Freedom website (https://freedom.to) with your account and add YouTube to your blocklist.


Add site



Step 3: Start Your Block


You can start a block from our web dashboard, or by clicking "Start a session" in our application. Once your block is running, you won't be able to access YouTube until your session is complete!



Freedom tips


Freedom can help you achieve your productivity goals - did you know:

  • Freedom works on Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, and Chrome devices
  • Freedom can block any website, or the entire internet
  • Over 3,000,000 people use Freedom to block distractions
  • Freedom is absolutely free to try, and a subscription costs less than $3.50 a month!


Here are some ways you can use Freedom:

  • Block distracting websites on your computers
  • Schedule time away from social media in mornings or evenings
  • Block troublesome websites on all of your family's devices
  • Block the entire internet when you need to get work done



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