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Written by Mike Druttman
Fact checked by Nick Zelver
Updated Mar, 2024

No, mSpy does not have the option to block sites based on specific keywords. Instead, it enables you to prohibit access to particular domains. In order to do so, open the “Block Websites” tab in your mSpy Control Panel and type in the entire URLs of these sites leaving out any necessary protocols if there are none of them.

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Website Blocking on mSpy: A Focus on URL-Based Restrictions

Looking into features of mSpy I was interested in website blocking and its keyword-based blocking capabilities. Here is an intriguing look at what I discovered:

 

Setting Up URL-Based Blocking

Here are a few simple steps for creating a URL blacklist with mSpy:

  1. Accessing the Control Panel: Firstly, sign into your personal account with this tool. The interface contains clear instructions which lead you through sections easily.
  2. URL Blocking: When I came to the section called “Block Websites”, I understood that it required me to provide exact URLs instead of only keywords or even broad categories.

 

Key Points to Remember

  • URL Specificity: That means you need to know the web addresses accurately – complete with all their sub-links - because that is what will be under lock and key.
  • Limited Keywords: There was no options for stopping by themes as a result of lack of blocking based on keywords.
  • Frequent Updates Required: This list should be reviewed regularly so as not to miss any new addresses.

 

Exploring Alternatives and Additional Considerations

  • Third-Party Apps: To answer my question about third party apps or extensions including parental control ones for keyword filtering.
  • Router-Level Filtering: Another option seems to be setting router level filters which may help narrow down content blocks across all devices.
  • Holistic Approach: Combining mSpy’s URL blocking feature with other associated features like preventing app usage and limiting screen time could offer more than just mere protection against harmful content.

 

Primary Takeaways

  • Understanding What mSpy Can Do: Finally, my research on this mSpy website blocker tells me that while it is good at stopping URLs, it cannot manage filtering of wider content.
  • Adjusting to Such Limitations: Use of mSpy will mean that one has to find specific URLs for blocking which makes him/her do some extra digging and be more watchful.
  • Complementary Strategies: It may therefore be wise to use other tools along with mSpy given its shortcomings when it comes to digital security in order to have a more holistic approach towards keeping children safe on the internet.

mSpy does not support website blocking through keyword based. For greater control over content, users may have to utilize other tools or methods rather than relying solely on mSpy. Understanding and adapting to these limitations is key to effectively using mSpy for digital safety and monitoring.

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