How to Block Web Access with Internet Lock

Internet Lock gives you a quick way to block common web access across your Windows computer.

It is useful when you want a wider temporary block rather than blocking websites individually.

Internet Lock vs Blocked Websites

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The standard Blocked Websites feature only blocks the domains added to your saved list.

Internet Lock applies Windows Firewall rules that block common web traffic across the computer.

This makes it useful for:

• Reducing online distractions
• Working or studying offline
• Temporarily restricting web access
• Testing software without normal web access
• Managing access on a shared computer

Turn Internet Lock On

To enable Internet Lock:

1. Open Blocker Web.
2. Select Internet Lock from the left menu.
3. Click the option to block web access.
4. Read the confirmation message.
5. Select Yes.

Blocker Web will create the required Windows Firewall rules.

A confirmation message will appear when Internet Lock has been enabled.

What Internet Lock Blocks

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Internet Lock blocks common HTTP, HTTPS, and QUIC web connections.

This covers the connections normally used by web browsers and many applications when accessing online services.

Your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection can remain connected while web access is restricted.

Check the Internet Lock Status

When Internet Lock is active, Blocker Web displays an Internet Blocked notice near the top of the program.

The Internet Lock control also changes to show that web access is currently blocked.

Blocker Web checks for its firewall rules when the program starts, so the status remains clear after reopening the application.

Test Internet Lock

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After enabling it:

1. Open your normal web browser.
2. Try visiting a website.
3. Try opening another website in a new tab.

The websites should no longer load normally.

Pages that were already open may still display previously loaded content, so opening a new page gives you a clearer test.

Keep Blocker Web Easy to Access

The Internet Lock firewall rules remain active until they are removed.

You can minimise Blocker Web to the system tray so the restore control remains easy to reach.

Administrator Permission

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Blocker Web may ask for administrator permission when enabling Internet Lock.

This allows it to create the required Windows Firewall rules.

Turn Internet Lock Off

When you are ready to restore web access, return to the Internet Lock section and select the option to unblock web traffic.

Blocker Web will remove the firewall rules it created.