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This guide walks you through creating a plan that blocks distracting websites during work hours. By the end, you’ll have a working plan that keeps you focused.

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Open the Plan Wizard

Click Add a Plan in the top-right corner of the Plans tab.
The Plan Wizard opens — a 6-step guided setup that walks you through every option.

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Step 1: Choose a Plan Type

Pick how blocking is enforced:
Plan TypeWhat It DoesBest For
Stay FocusedCompletely blocks chosen websites or applicationsDeep work, no exceptions
Time LimitSets a time budget for distracting sites/apps”15 mins of Reddit per hour”
Train HabitsLimits how many times you can launch a site/app per dayBuilding intentional usage
Screen BreaksForces regular breaks away from your computerEye health, burnout prevention
For this guide, choose Stay Focused and click Next.
Toggle Block Computer at the bottom to block your entire PC instead of specific sites/apps — useful for enforcing bedtime or total digital breaks.

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Step 2: Add Websites

Choose Block Some Websites and add the sites you want to block:
  1. Click Add Site
  2. Type a URL like facebook.com or tiktok.com
  3. Repeat for each site you want to block
Each entry has a Type dropdown (URL or Title), a Value field, and a RegEx checkbox for pattern matching.
You don’t need to type https:// or www. — just the domain name. FocusMe handles the rest.
Click Next.

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Step 3: Add Applications

Choose Block Some Apps and add any desktop apps you want to block:
  1. Click Add App
  2. Select apps from running processes, installed apps, or enter a process name manually
If you only want to block websites, you can skip this step and click Next.
Click Next.

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Step 4: Set Timing Mode

Choose when the plan runs:
Timing ModeWhat It Does
Focus SessionStart manually, runs for a set duration (e.g., 2 hours)
Weekly ScheduleRuns automatically at set times each week (e.g., Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
PomodoroWork sprints with built-in breaks (e.g., 25 min work, 5 min break)
Multi-Day PlanDifferent schedule each day (e.g., a 30-day challenge)
For this guide, choose Weekly Schedule and set it to your work hours (e.g., Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Click Next.

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Step 5: Set Protection

Protection determines how hard it is to stop or modify your plan. Set the stop challenge for when the plan is active:
ChallengeWhat Happens
NoneYou can stop the plan at any time
PasswordEnter a password to stop
Random CharsType a long string of random characters to stop — discourages impulsive bypassing
ForcedCannot be stopped until the schedule ends — maximum willpower support
You can also set a separate stop challenge for when the plan is non-active (outside schedule hours), configure stop delays, and control whether pausing is allowed.
Forced mode means you genuinely cannot turn off blocking until the plan’s schedule allows it. Start with Password or Random Chars until you’re comfortable with the system.
Click Next.

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Step 6: Plan Information

Enter a name for your plan (e.g., “Work Focus”) and optionally add a description.
Configure notification preferences:
  • Status Change — when the plan starts or stops
  • Soon Starting / Soon Ending — advance warnings
  • Fixed Intervals — periodic reminders that the plan is active
Click Done to create your plan.

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Your Plan is Live

Your plan now appears in the Plans list.
If you set a weekly schedule, it will activate automatically at the times you configured. If you chose Focus Session, click Start to begin. While the plan is active:
  • Blocked websites show a “blocked” page in your browser
  • Blocked applications are prevented from opening
  • The system tray icon shows the plan status
  • You can see remaining time (if using a time limit or session)

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What’s Next?

Block Applications

Learn how to block desktop apps alongside websites.

Protect Your Plan

Make your plans harder to bypass when temptation strikes.

Track Your Time

See how you spend your screen time with FocusMe’s built-in statistics.

Sync Across Devices

Use the same plans on your work and home computers.