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# How do I block an app based on my location?

In this article, you’ll find all the useful information you need to set up app blocking based on your geographic location. We recommend taking your time and carefully following the instructions.

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For this tutorial, you’ll also need the **Shortcuts** app, distributed **for free by Apple through the App Store**, if it isn’t already installed.

## ${color}[#000000](**How to Block Apps Based on a Specific Location**)

**How it works:** when you arrive at the selected location, the apps will be blocked automatically and unblocked when you leave that address. This feature relies on your GPS location.

###### In Jomo

1. Open **Jomo**.
2. Tap **Start blocking**, then **Block on a schedule**.
3. In **Block**, select the content you want to block.
4. In **Active**, select **Always-On**.
5. Confirm by tapping **New Template**.

###### In Shortcuts

1. Open **Shortcuts**.
2. Go to **Automation**, then **New Automation**.
3. In the list, select **Arrive**.
4. Tap **Choose** to choose an address.
5. Select **Any Time**, or **Time Range** depending on your preferences.
6. Select **Run Immediately**.
7. Tap **Next**.
8. Tap **Create New Shortcut**. On iOS 17-18: **New Blank Automation**.
9. In search, type and select **Start Session**.
10. In the blue rectangle, select the template you created earlier.
11. Tap the blue chevron and turn off **Show When Run**.
12. Confirm by tapping **✓ / Done**.

**Please note: the rule will not stop automatically.** To stop the rule when you leave, you need to create a second shortcut. In step 3, select **Leave**, and in step 9, select **Stop Session**.


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## ${color}[#000000](**How to Unblock Apps Based on a Specific Location**)

**How it works:** when you arrive at the selected location, the apps will be unblocked automatically and blocked again when you leave that address. This feature relies on your GPS location.

###### In Jomo

1. Open **Jomo**.
2. Tap **Start blocking**, then **Block on a schedule**.
3. In **Block**, select the content you want to block.
4. In **Active**, select **Always-On**.
5. Confirm by tapping **Schedule**.

###### In Shortcuts

1. Open **Shortcuts**.
2. Go to **Automation**, then **New Automation**.
3. In the list, select **Arrive**.
4. Tap **Choose** to choose an address.
5. Select **Any Time**, or **Time Range** depending on your preferences.
6. Select **Run Immediately**.
7. Tap **Next**.
8. Tap **Create New Shortcut**. On iOS 17-18: **New Blank Automation**.
9. In search, type and select **Unlock Rule**.
10. In the blue rectangle, type the name of the rule you created earlier.
11. Next to **For**, in **Break Duration**, enter the average amount of time you’ll spend at this location.
12. Tap the blue chevron and turn off **Show When Run**.
13. Confirm by tapping **✓ / Done**.


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