How to block websites on google chrome, Firefox & Microsoft Edge - windows 10 | No Extensions | 2022

Using a Hosts file on Windows 10, you can block a website in all the web browsers without using any extensions, add-on, or software. In this video tutorial, we are using notepad ++ but it’s not mandatory, alternatively, you can use a simple Notepad to block any sites using the host file. The process is very simple and the video gives you all step by step instructions to achieve the objective.

In this tutorial, we will be using a Windows 10 computer and will temporarily block two sites. You will also learn to unblock the sites, in case you’d need to access them in the future. Again a reminder, for you to make changes on the HOSTS file please log in to the windows will all the administrative rights, if you do not access the PC as an administrator, you will not be able to make changes to the Hosts file, thus, won’t be able to block any websites.

The exact location of the Hosts file is C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc.

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[ijazrashid]

Thank you. It looks hard but you explained it really well and made it easy to follow.

[Biemsvendo]

Thank you I've been trying to unblock a particular website now i know how thank you so much!!!

[avy]

omg i am still in shock i used to think of these stuff so much complex but you made it easier thank youuu

[TrueLifeStory]

THANK HELPED WITH INCOGNITO MODE & CACHE CLEARANCE

[shadowsensei]

Thank you, now i can block dangerous sites instead of downloading extensions which are third party

[LandTorpedo]

Thankyou, I feel like I've been looking for an easy way to block stuff on Microsoft edge forever. Windows makes it impossible for you to uninstall it and if you're already the administrator it's far too easy to turn off any third party apps that block sites.

[felipesanchez]

Thank you, It works me. :D

Also, I don´n need install notepad ++, I just change the settings permissions in the proprieties of the file. Thank you again.

[zack]

if u use vpn the websites will work can u do anything to prevent it

[billkeithchannel]

I edited the host file. Does Win7Ult require a PC restart to work?

[stanleychukwu]

thank you! GOD bless you! it's working extremely well for me! i just blocked twitter! thank you so much!.. guys please restart your system after you make any changes

[gunnarstrand]

Thank you verymuch bro best video ever!! promise

[BushyEX]

I did everything you told me, it didn't block any of the sites and only made my Web Browser lag and now I can't fix it.

[momohife]

the host file is saving as txt is that okay?

[TheCutiestacey]

I cleared the browsing history and none of the websites are blocked. 😩

[subtolotox]

can you make a vid how to unblock it with out a vbn?

[wernerfrost]

Okay, helpful video!
Some parental control programs (Net Nanny, Time Boss...) may prohibit (or time limit) sites by mask (*.youtube.*)

[banankulovski]

but if extention is not .com, what then we do

[germsytoad]

Tried it a few times and it doesn't work for me.

[kanishka__]

It perfectly worked, but only for 24 hours.

[iiparachuteregiment]

I signed in as administrator... its still saying you don't have permission, get permission or you can save it in document folder... that's with note pad. With Note++ it's blocked Roblox, but not YouTube, tiktok, Facebook.... iv refresh page cleared catch last 24hrs, 7 days .... not worked