App-specific passwords are passwords for your Apple ID that let you sign in to your account and securely access the information you store in iCloud from a third-party app. For example, use app-specific passwords with mail, contacts, and calendar services not provided by Apple. App-specific passwords maintain a high level of security and help ensure your Apple ID password won’t be collected or stored by any third-party apps you use.
Allow: Select this option when you don't want to password-protect or restrict an app or feature. Restrict: Choose this setting for a four-digit passcode requirement for purchases, rentals, or app usage. Block or No: These options let you block content or features. Show or Yes: Choose these options when you don't want to restrict an app or feature. Mac App Blocker 3.1.5 2016-12-10. With Mac App Blocker, you can password-protect EACH application on your Mac. MacFort 4.9.9.0. Snort 3.0.1-beta 2 2020-04.
If you are signed in to iCloud for Windows, you don't need an app-specific password when using your Apple ID with third-party Microsoft apps.
As you can see, it’s easy to apply WhatsApp desktop password protection and mobile app fingerprint looks. By doing so, you can keep your chat, conversations and privacy away from prying eyes. If there isn’t a built-in feature to lock apps, you can turn to third-party solutions such as AppCrypt for Mac. With Mac App Blocker, you can password-protect everyapplication on your Mac. Keep your apps and your Mac safe. Set a timeout value to automatically exit the protected application, so even when you leave your computer unattended, you're still protected. What's new in Mac App Blocker. Open System Preferences, click Security (top row, second to last option), under the 'General' tab, check the box for 'Require password immediately after sleep or screen saver begins'. Then, when you go to walk away from your computer; Ctrl ⌃ + Shift ⇧ + Eject ⏏.
To generate and use app-specific passwords, your Apple ID must be protected with two-factor authentication.
You also need an app-specific password for your devices that use Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 and earlier or iOS 5 and earlier. If you don’t have devices that can be updated to iOS 9 or later or OS X El Capitan or later, you can set up two-step verification and generate app-specific passwords.
How to generate an app-specific password
- Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
- In the Security section, click Generate Password below App-Specific Passwords.
- Follow the steps on your screen.
After you generate your app-specific password, enter or paste it into the password field of the app as you would normally.
How to manage app-specific passwords
At any given time, you can have up to 25 active app-specific passwords. If you need to, you can revoke passwords individually or all at once.
- Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
- In the Security section, click Edit.
- In the App Specific Passwords section, click View History.
- Click next to a password you want to delete, or Revoke All.
After you revoke a password, the app using that password will be signed out of your account until you generate a new password and sign in again.
Any time you change or reset your primary Apple ID password, all of your app-specific passwords are revoked automatically to protect the security of your account. You'll need to generate new app-specific passwords for any apps that you want to continue using.
Before you begin, make sure that you have the latest software for your Apple TV.
Turn on Restrictions
- From the main menu, go to Settings > General > Restrictions.
- Select Restrictions to turn it on.
- When asked, make a four-digit passcode.
- Enter the four digits again to confirm, then select OK.
Restrictions on Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD
Although the options vary, you can customize Restrictions in Settings > General > Restrictions:
- Allow: Select this option when you don't want to password-protect or restrict an app or feature.
- Restrict: Choose this setting for a four-digit passcode requirement for purchases, rentals, or app usage.
- Block or No: These options let you block content or features.
- Show or Yes: Choose these options when you don't want to restrict an app or feature.
- Hide: Select this option to hide an app or feature.
Restrict specific features or content
Here are examples of what you can restrict and the options for each:
- Purchases, rentals, or in-app purchases from the iTunes Store: Select Allow, Restrict, or Block.
- Music and Podcasts: To filter out Explicit content, select Clean. To filter nothing, select Explicit.
- Movies, TV Shows, and Apps: Select your locale and filter, or block content based on film or age ratings.
- Siri Explicit Language: To filter mature language, select Hide. To filter nothing, select Show.
- Multiplayer Games and Screen Recording: Select Yes or No.
- AirPlay Settings, Conference Room Display, Location Services, Background App Refresh, TV Provider, and Remote App Pairing: Select Allow or Restrict.
You can also customize your iTunes Store and App Store password preferences.
Restrictions on Apple TV (3rd generation)
Spotify v0 8 8 454. Although the options vary, you can customize Restrictions in Settings > General > Restrictions:
- Hide: To hide apps from the main menu, select this option.
- Ask: Choose this restriction for a four-digit passcode requirement for purchases, rentals, or app usage.
- Show or Allow: If you don't want to password-protect or restrict an app or feature, select Show or Allow.
Restrict specific features or content
Here are examples of what you can restrict and your options for each:
- Purchases & Rentals: Select Allow, Hide*, or Ask.
- Movies and shows: Select your locale and filter, or block content based on ratings.
- Explicit music or podcasts: Select Allow or Ask.
- AirPlay Settings: Select Allow, Hide, or Ask.
- Conference Room Display settings: Select Allow, Hide, or Ask.
- Apps: Go to Settings > Main Menu. Pick the app that you want to restrict, then select Hide or Ask.
You can also customize your iTunes Store and App Store password preferences.
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