> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.focusme.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add to Blacklist While a Plan is Active

> Add new websites or apps to your blacklist without stopping the plan.

Discovered a new distraction while your plan is running? You can add it to the blacklist without stopping and restarting the plan.

## How to Add

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1. Open the FocusMe main window
2. Find the active plan in the Plans list
3. Double-click to edit the plan
4. Navigate to the targets (websites or applications)
5. Add the new entry
6. Save — the new entry takes effect immediately

<Info>If the plan has **standby** protection, you may need to authenticate to edit it. The plan remains active throughout the edit.</Info>

## Quick Add via Helper Tool

1. Open the distracting site or app
2. Right-click the FocusMe tray icon → **Helper**
3. Note the URL or process name
4. Edit your plan and add that entry

## Whitelist Additions

The same process works for adding **exceptions**. If a site or app is blocked that you need:

1. Edit the plan
2. Add the site/app to your whitelist
3. Save — the exception takes effect immediately