The Settings page lets you configure FocusMe’s global behaviour. Open it from the Settings tab in the sidebar.
General
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Start at logon | Launch FocusMe automatically when you log in to your computer |
| Master password | Set a global password required to access FocusMe settings and plan management |
| Start minimized | Launch FocusMe to the system tray instead of showing the main window |
| Font scale | Adjust the UI font size for readability |
| Dark theme | Switch between light and dark interface themes |
| Update method | Choose how updates are handled: Prompt (asks before installing) or Automatic (installs silently) |
| Check Now | Manually check for available updates |
| Next day offset | Set when FocusMe considers a new day to start (e.g., 4:00 AM so late-night usage counts as the previous day) |
| Daily backups | Automatically back up your plan configurations each day |
| 24-hour clock | Display times in 24-hour format instead of 12-hour AM/PM |
Master Password
The master password protects access to FocusMe itself. When set:
- Opening the FocusMe main window requires the password
- Accessing Settings requires the password
- The password is separate from individual plan protection passwords
If you forget your master password, contact
FocusMe support with your Device ID (shown in the emergency stop code dialog). Support can issue a reset — you may need to verify device ownership. Choose something memorable or store your password in a password manager to avoid this.
Browsers
The Browsers tab has options for how FocusMe detects websites, plus install links for the browser extension. The defaults work well for most users — install the extension and leave everything else as-is.
System
The System tab contains advanced protection and system-level settings.
Protection Settings
These toggles make FocusMe harder to bypass. Enable them based on how tamper-resistant you need your setup to be.
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Process protection | Prevent FocusMe from being stopped or terminated |
| Config protection | Prevent plan settings from being changed outside the app |
| Directory protection | Prevent FocusMe’s files from being deleted or replaced |
| Block Task Manager | Prevent Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (macOS) from opening while plans are active |
| Block terminal | Prevent command-line terminals from opening while plans are active |
| Block terminal commands | Block commands that could be used to interfere with FocusMe |
| Aggressive mode | Faster detection with stronger protection. Uses more CPU — not recommended for most users. |
| NTP clock | Validate the system clock against a network time server to prevent time-based bypass |
| Block date/time changes | Prevent the system clock from being changed while plans are active |
| Protect uninstall | Prevent FocusMe from being uninstalled while plans are active |
Data Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Statistics recording | Enable or disable tracking of website and application usage data |
| Clipboard protection | Block clipboard operations (copy/paste) while plans are active — useful for preventing workarounds |
| Max plans | Set a limit on the number of plans that can be created |
| Import/Export | Enable or disable the ability to import and export plans as .FMP files |
Import/Export must be enabled here before you can use the import and export options in the plan context menu. See
Import & Export Plans for details.
Coach & Anonymous Data
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Share Anonymous Data for Coaching & Recommendations | Enable anonymous activity data collection to power Coach insights. Your data is stored under an anonymous token that cannot be traced back to your account. |
| Auto-report frequency | Generate Coach reports automatically: Off, Daily, or Weekly. When a report is ready, you’ll see a notification with a headline teaser. |
| Delete My Data | Permanently delete all your anonymous activity data from our servers. This button appears when sharing is turned off. |
In the EU, EEA, and UK, you must explicitly opt in before any data is collected. In other regions, sharing is enabled by default but can be turned off at any time.
Notifications
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Notification position | Choose where notifications appear on screen (top-right, bottom-right, etc.) |
| Notification sounds | Enable or disable audio alerts for notifications |
| Block notifications | Suppress all FocusMe notifications (useful during presentations) |
| Fixed interval thresholds | Configure the time intervals at which periodic reminders are triggered |
Per-plan notification settings (status changes, usage alerts, start/end warnings) are configured in Step 6 of the Plan Wizard. The Settings > Notifications tab controls global notification behaviour.
