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Lock an iPhone to a single app (Guided Access)

Lock your iPhone to one app with Guided Access so kids or guests can’t accidentally switch to something else.

Time
⏱ 3 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

How to do it

  1. Open Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access and turn it on. Set the passcode beforehand.
  2. Open the app you want and press the side button three times to start the mode.
  3. To end it, press the side button three times and enter your code.

Variations

  • Time limits can be set as well.

Sources

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