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

How does Time Limit Work?

When you reach your limit on the apps/websites you've selected, they will be blocked for a duration you set. On that note, it's important to note that Time Limits are cumulative. For example, if you set a 30-minute Time 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 Time Limit for each.

How do I customise my Time Limit?

Once you have selected "Time Limit" from the Session type screen, you will immediately navigate to the "Choose Activities" screen. Select the apps/websites you'd like to apply a "Time Limit" to, then tap "Save." Once that's complete, you may edit the following:

• The name of your Time Limit
• The apps it applies to
• The "Time Allowed" on those apps/websites
• "Then Block Until"
• "Reset Allowed"
• "On these days"

In the "Reset Allowed" option, you will have three protection level options available:

• Yes, make it super easy: Get gentle reminders you can dismiss with just one top from the block screen
• Yes, but make it harder: You can reset the limit & start over from the Opal app
• No way, I'm hardcore (available only on Opal Pro): You can't reset the limit. Wait until tomorrow. Get 1 emergency pass a week.

What if I need to access an app/website that’s locked via "No way, I'm hardcore"?

If you require emergency access to an app/website that is blocked, Opal has an Emergency Pass that you are able to use only once per week. Here's how to disable a "No way, I'm hardcore" Time Limit 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, Time Limits, and Open 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, Time Limits, and Open 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, Time Limit, or Open 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 Time 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 a Time Limit, Please Follow The Steps Here To Troubleshoot.