Lockdown mode won’t let me edit excluded websites?

Why can’t I edit excluded websites from lockdown mode?

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 11:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 09:56 AM

Hey there Theywdtot,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.


To get started, what happens when you try editing excluded websites while in Lockdown Mode using the steps in the 'Related Article": About Lockdown Mode - Apple Support


How to exclude apps or websites from Lockdown Mode
While your device is in Lockdown Mode, you can exclude an app or website in Safari from being impacted and limited. Exclude only trusted apps or websites and only if necessary.

On iPhone or iPad
To exclude a website while browsing: Tap the Page Settings button , then tap Website Settings. Then turn off Lockdown Mode.

To exclude an app or edit your excluded websites:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Privacy & Security.
3. Under Security, tap Lockdown Mode.
4. Tap Configure Web Browsing.

To edit your excluded websites, tap Excluded Safari Websites > Edit.


Do you see any particular errors or alerts? Also, since noticing that you were unable to edit excluded websites, have you tried restarting your iPad? If not give that a try with the steps in this next link here: Restart your iPad - Apple Support


How to restart an iPad without a Home button
1. Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.


While restarting may seem like a simple step, it can sometimes help with resolving some unexpected issues like this.


Keep us updated on the results.


Take care!

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Feb 25, 2023 09:56 AM in response to Theywdtot

Hey there Theywdtot,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.


To get started, what happens when you try editing excluded websites while in Lockdown Mode using the steps in the 'Related Article": About Lockdown Mode - Apple Support


How to exclude apps or websites from Lockdown Mode
While your device is in Lockdown Mode, you can exclude an app or website in Safari from being impacted and limited. Exclude only trusted apps or websites and only if necessary.

On iPhone or iPad
To exclude a website while browsing: Tap the Page Settings button , then tap Website Settings. Then turn off Lockdown Mode.

To exclude an app or edit your excluded websites:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Privacy & Security.
3. Under Security, tap Lockdown Mode.
4. Tap Configure Web Browsing.

To edit your excluded websites, tap Excluded Safari Websites > Edit.


Do you see any particular errors or alerts? Also, since noticing that you were unable to edit excluded websites, have you tried restarting your iPad? If not give that a try with the steps in this next link here: Restart your iPad - Apple Support


How to restart an iPad without a Home button
1. Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.


While restarting may seem like a simple step, it can sometimes help with resolving some unexpected issues like this.


Keep us updated on the results.


Take care!

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