Password Lock Websites in Internet Explorer

When children and teens access the internet, most experts urge parents to monitor what they are viewing. The problem is you can’t watch them 24/7 so how to you allow them access to websites that you have approved without having to go out and buy some expensive software.

Microsoft have a handy feature in Internet Explorer called Content Adviser. In Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options. Click the Content tab and click enable under Content Adviser.

In the Content Adviser window, click the General tab and click Create Password. Enter the details and click OK. Now every time you visit a web site, you will be asked for a password. When this happens, type it in and click the button that says “Always allow access to this website.” It will be a bit tedious at first but once you have set up your trusted websites, you will only need to enter it when entering a website for the first time and you can be sure your kids can’t access an unapproved website in Internet Explorer without the password.

This is also handy for businesses who only want employers to go to approved sites.

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