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Apple iPad
Restrict / Allow App Usage

2026-10-15 06:10:18.744

Apple iPad
Restrict / Allow App Usage

Allowing or restricting apps on your Apple® iPad® gives you control over what content is accessible, which is useful for parental controls or managing device usage.

Before you begin

Corporate policy may determine allowable restrictions. Contact your Exchange / IT Admin for assistance.
This feature is no longer available on iPad models running iOS 12 or newer. For additional options, refer to Turn Screen Time On / Off.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    General
    Restrictions
    .
  3. Do one of the following:
    • To restrict app usage:
      1. Tap
        Enable Restrictions
        .
      2. Enter a restrictions passcode.
      3. Re-enter the restrictions passcode.
      4. Tap the
        switches
         (e.g., Safari, Camera, etc.) to turn on or off.
        Any restriction set to off hides the corresponding icon on the Home screen.
    • To allow app usage:
      1. Enter the restrictions passcode.
      2. Tap
        Disable Restrictions
        .
      3. Enter the restrictions passcode.
Apple Support: Parental Controls