Sometimes you need to briefly access a blocked site or app — checking a work-related YouTube video, or responding to a Facebook message. Pausing lets you do this without stopping the entire plan.
How to Pause
- Open FocusMe or right-click the tray icon
- Find the active plan
- Click Pause
- If the plan has protection, enter your password or type the random characters
- Blocking is suspended for the configured pause duration
Pause Limits
If configured, pauses are limited by:
- Pause count — maximum number of pauses per day (e.g., 3)
- Pause length — maximum duration of each pause (e.g., 10 minutes)
Once you’ve used all your pauses, the plan cannot be paused again until the next day.
Pause vs Stop
| Action | Effect |
|---|
| Pause | Temporarily suspends blocking. Resumes automatically after the pause duration. |
| Stop | Fully deactivates the plan. Must be manually restarted (or wait for the next scheduled activation). |
If you find yourself pausing constantly, your plan might be too aggressive. Consider switching to a Time Limit plan type that gives you a daily budget instead of total blocking.
