Opal's App Limit feature allows you to block apps and/or websites automatically once you’ve used them for a specified amount of time daily. They work separately from your Sessions and App Lock to give you an added layer of protection.

How does App Limit Work?

When you reach your limit on certain apps and/or websites, they will be blocked for a duration you set. On that note, it's important to note that App Limits are cumulative. For example, if you set a 30-minute App Limit for Instagram and TikTok, that means if you spend 20 minutes on one and 10 minutes on the other, your 30-minute limit has been reached, and both apps will be blocked. If you'd prefer to have 30 minutes on each app, you will need to set up individual an App Limit for each app.

How do I customise my App Limit?

Once you have selected "App Limit" from the "How do you want to Block?" screen, you may customise your App Limit. You may edit the following information:

• The name of your App Limit
• When I "Reach Time Limit"
• On "[Select your Apps/Websites]"
• How Long to Block Your Apps
• The "Difficulty" level

In the "Difficulty" level, you will have three protection level options available:

• Reminder: You can easily dismiss the block with just one tap
• Normal: You can dismiss or edit the block inside Opal
• Deep Focus (available only on Opal Pro): You cannot skip or cancel. You must wait for the block time to be over

Please note that you will be unable to edit an existing App Limit if you've already reached your daily App Limit and that App Limit is set to "Deep Focus." If you have already reached your daily App Limit and your limit is set to "Deep Focus," we'd recommend editing that App Limit the following day.

What if I need to access an app and/or website that’s locked via "Deep Focus"?

If you require emergency access to an app that is blocked, Opal has an Emergency Pass that you are able to use only once per week. Here's how to disable a "Deep Focus" App Limit Session in the event of an emergency:

• Open the Opal App
• Tap on your "Settings" (accessible from the top right corner of your "Profile" tab)
• Tap on "FAQs"
• Tap on "Advanced Features"
• Tap on "Use My Emergency Pass"
• Tap "here" to use your Emergency Pass

This button will immediately end all active Sessions, App Locks, and App Limits. However, it's important to note that the "Use my Emergency Pass" feature should be done sparingly and only in cases where it is necessary, as it is only available once per week. Once your Sessions, Locks and Limits have been canceled, navigate back to your Session and edit it. Please be advised that if you've already used your Emergency Pass this week, our Support team is unable to force end a Session, App Lock, or App Limit for you. For that reason, we recommend only using your Emergency Pass in a true emergency.

Please note that if you're currently in an App Limit with a blocked domain within the Block List, we disable Private Browsing so you are unable to bypass our restrictions and access the site(s) you've blocked via Private Browsing. Additionally, you will be unable to tap "Clear History and Website Data" while in those Sessions. This will occur regardless of if you have "Adult Blocking" toggled to the on or off position.

That's It! If You Have Any Issues With an App Limit, Please Follow The Steps Here To Troubleshoot.