Opal is an app designed to help people take control of their screen time so they can focus better, sleep more soundly, and spend more quality time offline. For those setting up limits on behalf of their children, or for those who need an extra push to stay off their screen, Opal offers a simple way to set boundaries around app use — and a way to lock those Settings with a secure PIN Code if you're using Opal on iPhone.

Once set up, the iPhone with the PIN Code enabled won’t be able to change or turn off the restrictions you've chosen. You decide which apps to block (like social media, games, or video platforms) and when they should be off-limits — for example, during bedtime, school hours, or family time. Opal takes care of the rest.

Below are step-by-step instructions to help you set up Opal on a device and add a PIN Code to protect the Settings you’ve chosen.

How to Set a PIN Code in the Opal App on an iPhone

Follow these steps to lock in Session Settings and ensure they can't be changed:

• Download Opal on the iPhone in question here
• Subscribe to Opal Pro during onboarding to unlock all parental features and benefits
• Set up Sessions, Time Limits, and Open Limits
• Navigate to the Opal "Profile" tab
• Tap on Settings (accessible from the gear icon in the top right corner)
• Under Preferences, tap on "Pin Code Protection"
• Add "PIN Code"
• Force close the Opal app by swiping up

The PIN Code is now enabled. Please note you may input and change your PIN Code from both your Opal "Settings" and from your device "Settings" when you navigate to "Apps" - "Opal".

How do I remove the PIN Code I set up in Opal on my iPhone

Happy to help! To disable the Pin Code you’ve set up with Opal, please take these steps:

• Exit Opal and open your iOS device’s "Settings"
• Tap on “Apps"
• Tap on “Opal"
• Scroll down to the “OPAL SETTINGS" section
• Toggle "Enable PIN” to the Off position

Be sure to save the PIN Code you've set up on Opal in a secure place. Opal cannot recover it if it is lost or forgotten.