![]() ![]() To change your blacklist into a whitelist, just click the setting in the bottom corner.Īnd you’ll get a little warning message explaining the difference between a blacklist and a whitelist… just in case you don’t know. Those websites are defined in your ‘whitelist’. Instead of blocking specific sites, SelfControl allows you to block the entire internet apart from a select few websites. Unfortunately, there’s currently no option to upload a CSV file of distracting websites and have them automatically added to your blacklist. ![]() Mail – Imports your incoming and/or outgoing mail servers for Mail, MailMate and Thunderbird.News and Publications – Imports a list of popular news websites, including CNN, NY Times, and Huffington Post.Common Distracting Sites – Imports a list of the most commonly added sites, including Facebook, Youtube and Reddit.The handy import feature allows you to populate your blacklist quickly and easily. To do that, just bring up the application and hit the ‘Edit Blacklist’ button:Ĭlick the plus symbol to start adding websites that hinder your productivity (especially during work hours). In order to tell SelfControl which sites you want blocked, you can add any number of sites to your domain blacklist. Not only does it allow you to block access to distracting websites for up to 24 hours, but the restrictions you set in place are irreversible until the timer completely runs out. SelfControl is a Mac application created by Steve Lambert, and is hands down one of the most effective (free) productivity tools I’ve ever used. ![]()
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