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In-app tracking filter & Shortcut Automation Rules
In-app tracking filter & Shortcut Automation Rules

Learn how to adjust the in-app blocking filter to your everyday actions via Shortcuts

Updated over 2 weeks ago

This article explains how to use Apple's Shortcuts app to enable, disable, or pause 1Blocker's in-app blocking tool, depending on such actions as launching an app, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, etc. In other words, with an automation shortcut, you can make 1Blocker automatically perform actions that normally require launching the app.

Shortcuts is a default iOS app, so it's probably already installed on your iOS or iPadOS device, but you can also download it from the App Store anytime.

More information about Apple's Shortcuts is available through this support link.

How to create a new automation:

  1. Launch the Shortcuts app and Tap Automation at the bottom

    • If you already have automation rules, in the Automation pane, tap + in the upper-right corner.

  2. Choose a trigger, such as App or Wi-Fi.

  3. Configure the available conditions, and tap Next.

  4. Now, we need to add an action. Find 1Blocker in the list of apps.

  5. Choose a quick action:

    • Start In-App Blocker

    • Stop In-App Blocker

    • Pause In-App Blocker

  6. Customize the parameter if necessary.

  7. Tap Next to see the summary of your automation.

  8. Configure the Automation parameter to make the shortcut run immediately or after confirmation.

  9. Tap Done.

To sum up, thanks to this powerful tool, you can let 1Blocker know when to pause, deactivate, or enable the in-app tracking filter, depending on what you do with your device.

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