The block isn't working — the site still opens. What now?

Blocking starts the next time a page loads. Close the tab and open the site again — it will be blocked. If it still opens, check that the device is paired and online; your dashboard shows the status of each paired computer.

What if a child opens sites in an Incognito window?

By default, Chrome turns extensions off in Incognito. On the child's Chrome, open the three-dot menu → Extensions → Manage extensions, find StudyLock, and switch on “Allow in Incognito.” Then open an Incognito window and confirm a blocked site is blocked.

What about a Guest window or a different browser?

StudyLock covers the Chrome browser on that computer. Turn off Chrome's Guest mode, and if the child can open another browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari), remove or block it — StudyLock cannot see inside other browsers.

Does blocking stop when the internet drops?

No. StudyLock keeps enforcing the last rules you set, even with no connection. It will not suddenly open blocked sites just because the Wi-Fi is down.

The pairing code didn't work or expired. What now?

A pairing code lasts ten minutes. If it expired, open your dashboard, generate a fresh code, and type it again on the child's computer.

What if a child removes the extension?

A browser extension can be removed, and StudyLock is honest about that. Your dashboard shows when a device stops checking in, so you will notice — then reinstall StudyLock and pair again with a new code. For the strongest setup, a managed device can force-install the extension through Chrome's device policies, so it stays in place even when a child tries to turn it off.

Pause is on, but a video keeps playing — why?

Pause and lock take effect the next time a page loads. Reload the open tab and the change applies right away.

What happens to study times when the family travels across timezones?

Study times follow the child's own computer clock, so a schedule set for 9 pm stays 9 pm wherever they are — no need to redo the schedule when you travel.

Can two parents manage the same child?

Yes. Invite the other parent to share the same child's profile — both of you can see the status and change rules, pause, or approve requests.

How StudyLock works, step by step

Setting up StudyLock takes three short steps and about ten minutes. First, create a parent account on studylock.org. Second, add a child and choose what to block. Third, install StudyLock on the child's Chrome and enter a six-digit code. After that, everything is managed from one dashboard.

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What do you need before you start?

Three things, and nothing technical: a way to reach studylock.org, the child's computer with Chrome on it, and about ten minutes.

Your own device

Any computer or phone with a web browser. This is where you sign up and set the rules.

The child's computer

A Windows, Mac, or Chromebook computer with the Chrome browser — the one the child actually uses.

About ten minutes

Enough time to sign up, set the first rules, and pair the child's Chrome — in one sitting.

What are the three setup steps?

Each step below says who does it, where, when, and exactly how. Steps 1 and 2 are on your own device; step 3 is the only one that touches the child's computer.

1
Create your parent account
Who
You, the parent
Where
On any computer or phone
When
First — about a minute
How
1. Open studylock.org in any web browser.
2. Click the “Get started” button.
3. Sign up with your email address and a password.
You land on your dashboard — the single place you control everything from now on.
2
Add your child and choose what to block
Who
You, the parent
Where
On your dashboard, at studylock.org
When
Right after signing up
How
1. Click “Add child” and give the profile a name.
2. Pick the sites or categories to block — or allow only a chosen list.
3. Set study times on the weekly schedule.
4. Click “Save”.
Your dashboard shows a six-digit pairing code. You use it in the next step.
3
Set it up on your child's computer
Who
You — on your child's computer (do it together, or while it's free)
Where
In the Chrome browser on your child's computer (Windows, Mac, or Chromebook)
When
Once, within ten minutes of getting the code
How
1. Open Chrome on your child's computer.
2. Add StudyLock to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store (one click: “Add to Chrome”).
3. Click the StudyLock icon near the top-right corner of Chrome.
4. Type the six-digit code shown on your dashboard.
Done. The rules you set are now active on that computer, and everything else is managed from your dashboard.

What can you do from now on?

Setup happens once. After that, everything is done from your dashboard on any browser — nothing more to touch on the child's computer.

Change rules any time

Edit the block list or the focus schedule, pause or lock in one tap, and approve or decline a child's request to open a site. Changes reach the paired Chrome the next time it checks in.

Keeps working offline

If the connection drops, the last rules you set stay in force instead of falling open.

Honest about removal

A browser extension can be removed, and StudyLock does not claim otherwise. The dashboard surfaces when a paired device stops checking in.

Common problems and how to fix them

The situations parents run into most, and the plain fix for each.

The block isn't working — the site still opens. What now?: Blocking starts the next time a page loads. Close the tab and open the site again — it will be blocked. If it still opens, check that the device is paired and online; your dashboard shows the status of each paired computer.
What if a child opens sites in an Incognito window?: By default, Chrome turns extensions off in Incognito. On the child's Chrome, open the three-dot menu → Extensions → Manage extensions, find StudyLock, and switch on “Allow in Incognito.” Then open an Incognito window and confirm a blocked site is blocked.
What about a Guest window or a different browser?: StudyLock covers the Chrome browser on that computer. Turn off Chrome's Guest mode, and if the child can open another browser (Edge, Firefox, Safari), remove or block it — StudyLock cannot see inside other browsers.
Does blocking stop when the internet drops?: No. StudyLock keeps enforcing the last rules you set, even with no connection. It will not suddenly open blocked sites just because the Wi-Fi is down.
The pairing code didn't work or expired. What now?: A pairing code lasts ten minutes. If it expired, open your dashboard, generate a fresh code, and type it again on the child's computer.
What if a child removes the extension?: A browser extension can be removed, and StudyLock is honest about that. Your dashboard shows when a device stops checking in, so you will notice — then reinstall StudyLock and pair again with a new code. For the strongest setup, a managed device can force-install the extension through Chrome's device policies, so it stays in place even when a child tries to turn it off.
Pause is on, but a video keeps playing — why?: Pause and lock take effect the next time a page loads. Reload the open tab and the change applies right away.
What happens to study times when the family travels across timezones?: Study times follow the child's own computer clock, so a schedule set for 9 pm stays 9 pm wherever they are — no need to redo the schedule when you travel.
Can two parents manage the same child?: Yes. Invite the other parent to share the same child's profile — both of you can see the status and change rules, pause, or approve requests.

Ready to set up the first device?

Create a parent account, install the StudyLock extension, and pair a child's Chrome in the same sitting.

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