Sessions are an integral feature of Opal. They allow you to block apps and websites you find distracting for a scheduled period of time. All Opal gems can set up a scheduled session up to 24 hours in advance. Gems who’ve upgraded to Opal Pro can set recurring Sessions (on a weekly schedule) and Sessions starting more than 24 hours in advance.

How do I add a Session?

To add a Session, click on the "+" icon in the upper right corner of the "Blocks" tab. You may then edit the following information about your Session by clicking on the editing icons:

• The name of your event
• The specific time your Session runs
• The "Days of week active"
• "Apps Blocked"
• "Difficulty" level

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

• Normal: You can take a breaks and/or cancel this session. This difficulty offers basic protection.
• Timeout: This setting offers increasing delays before you can take a break again.
• Deep Focus (available only on Opal Pro): You can’t take a break or end the session early.

How Can I Edit Or Cancel My Session?

Do you need to modify or cancel your ongoing Session? Here's how:

• From your Opal "Home" tab, tap on your ongoing Session
• Wait for the waiting room to count down and tap "Continue"
• If you want to "Edit Session," tap the button above the Session name
• If you want to "Take a Break" or "Leave Early," tap the corresponding button
• If you're in a "Deep Focus" Session and must exit, continue reading...

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

If you require emergency access to an app that is blocked, Opal has an Emergency Pass that you may use only once per week. Here's how to disable a "Deep Focus" 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, or 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 a Session with a blocked domain within the Block List or Allow 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 your Sessions, please follow the steps here to troubleshoot.