Unlock difficulty levels
What's the passphrase method?
To disable protection you must type out a long, random phrase in full. There is no shortcut and no copy-paste. The deliberate effort is the point. By the time you have typed it, the unlock has become a conscious choice rather than a reflex, which is usually enough to stop it.
What that means in practice
- It works on the same principle as the cooldown, but trades waiting for effort.
- Good for people who would simply wait out a delay but will not sit and type.
Related questions
How do I turn a block off, and how hard is that?How does the PIN unlock work?Does it block notifications too, not just the app?Can I schedule blocks to start automatically?Are there focus extras beyond blocking?
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