What is Autoblock?
Autoblock automatically blocks websites when you spend a specific amount of time on them. You set the time, and Otto takes care of the rest. If you visit a website on the Autoblock list, a countdown timer appears, giving you a heads-up. Once it hits zero, Otto works its magic and blocks the site.
Open Otto Extension:
- Click on the Otto extension icon to open it.
Navigate to Autoblock:
- Click on the block icon (it's the 3rd icon in the navigation menu).
- Find and click on the "Autoblock" tab.
Adding a New Autoblock Rule:
Select Duration:
From the dropdown, choose the duration for Autoblock. You can set the duration starting from 1 min to 60 min.
Choose Website:
Pick the website you want to set a rule for. If it's not in the dropdown, no worries! You can add a new site, which will be explained below.
Create Condition:
The condition will look something like "If 1 min on twitter.com."
Click on the "Block" button to set the rule.
If Website Dropdown is Empty:
Click "New":
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Type in the website (make sure it starts with "https://").
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Click "Add+".
Back to Adding Rule:
Now, find your newly added site in the dropdown. Follow the previous steps to add it as a rule.
And there you have it! Autoblock is now set up and ready to keep you focused. If you ever need to tweak things, just revisit the Autoblock tab. Happy productivity!