How to block YouTube –

There are four states of YouTube that can be enforced on a per-device, or Profile level:

Default = no filtering

Safe Mode = no comments on any videos

Strict Mode = only child level content allowed + no comments

Blocked = youtube.com will not work.

NOTES:

• Strict Mode is very effective and probably blocks too much.
• You can also Schedule YouTube Safe Mode /Strict Mode or YouTube Block.
• In our testing, Default YouTube does not contain pornography. It’s the video thumbs that give the impression there is porn to be had (i.e., clickbait).

BLOCKING YOUTUBE

Q: Can I block YouTube?

A: Yes you can block YouTube with your Kibosh, BUT many websites link to YouTube and these (many websites) will not work properly if you BLOCK YouTube – so expect complaints. Generally we recommend, for long term enforcement, enforcing YouTube Strict Mode instead.

Skip to Step-by-Step with Video:

• How to create a Profile and enforce SafeMode
• How to block YouTube
• How to enforce Safe Mode
• How to Schedule Strict Mode enforcement

Watch: How to create a Profile, add devices, and enable YouTube SafeMode:

Step-by-step:

1. From your Kibosh Portal…
2. Go to Profiles > Create New
3. Enter name and Save Changes
4. Add device(s)
5. Choose Filters from the Profile Toolbar
   • Go to Others Group
   • Enable YouTube BLOCK

WATCH: How to block YouTube.com

Step-by-step:

1. From your Kibosh Portal
2. Go to Connected Devices
3. Pick a device and open Settings
4. Choose Filters
   • Choose ‘Options’ Group
   • Enable YOuTube.com BLOCK

WATCH: How to enforce YouTube Safe Mode on a device.

Step-by-step:

1. From your Kibosh Portal…
2. Go to Manage Devices
3. Choose any Connected Device
4. Double-click to open Settings
5. Choose Filters
   • Choose Other Group
   • Enable YouTube.com BLOCK

“Be not faultfinding ever, for when ye find fault, ye may be sure others find fault with thee.”