Setting up the Safari Extension [iOS]

Learn how to set up and enable the one sec Safari extension on your iPhone or iPad to intervene and block distracting websites directly in your mobile browser.

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You can also use one sec to intervene when you open distracting websites on your iPhone or iPad by installing our Safari extension.

Here is how to set it up:

Step 1: Enable the Extension in iOS Settings

First, you need to activate the extension in your device's settings:

  1. Open your iPhone or iPad Settings.

  2. Scroll down and select Safari.

  3. Scroll down again and tap on Extensions.

Step 2: Grant Permissions

  1. In the Extensions menu, tap on one sec.

  2. Enable the toggle for one sec Safari extension.

  3. Scroll down to the permissions section and tap Permission → select Allow.

Step 3: Add Websites to be Intervened

Once the extension is active, you can easily add websites directly from your browser:

  1. Open Safari and navigate to the website you want to block (e.g., instagram.com).

  2. Tap on the plugin/extension icon (the puzzle piece or aA icon) in the bottom left of your address bar.

  3. Select one sec from the menu.

  4. Tap Add website to one sec.