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Restrict use or disable it permanently
By Lisa Mildon Lisa Mildon Lifewire Technology Review Board Member & Quality Team Editor Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 2, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Disable in iOS Restrict Access Disable on a Mac Log Out on a Mac FaceTime is automatically enabled once you’ve installed it on your phone, tablet, or computer. So, if you want to free up some resources or just have some quiet time, disabling FaceTime is a quick solution to getting back your private time. Instructions in this article applies to OS X 10.6.6 or later and iOS 12.1.2 and earlier. How to Disable FaceTime in iOS
It only takes a couple of minutes to disable FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad. Once disabled, your iOS device cannot send or receive FaceTime calls, nor will the FaceTime app appear on the home screen. On your iPhone or iPad, tap Settings. Scroll down until you see FaceTime. Tap FaceTime to see the settings for the app. Tap the toggle switch so it moves to the left, deactivating FaceTime. The switch will turn from green to white\gray once deactivated. To re-enable FaceTime, toggle the switch back to the right, and it should turn green. How to Restrict FaceTime Access
Perhaps you need to hide the app from little prying eyes. By using either Screen Time in iOS 12 and later or the Restrictions settings in iOS 11 and earlier, you can hide the app securely. Restrict FaceTime in iOS 12 and later
With the release of iOS 12, there are no longer Restriction settings. It’s now known as Screen Time, but works very much the same. Below is how to restrict FaceTime with Screen Time. Go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap Turn On Screen Time. Tap Continue. Tap This Is My iPhone. Select Content & Privacy Restrictions. Tap the Content & Privacy Restrictions toggle switch. It should turn green. Tap Allowed Apps. Tap the FaceTime toggle switch to disable the app. It should turn from green to white/gray. To re-enable, tap the toggle switch again and it should turn green. Restrict FaceTime in iOS 11 and earlier
Tap Settings. Tap General. Tap Restrictions to view settings. Restrictions may be disabled, so you'll have to enable it to restrict FaceTime. In the Set Passcode screen, set up a 4-digit passcode. Under the Disable Restrictions section, find and tap the FaceTime slider to the right to enable. It should turn green when enabled. How to Disable FaceTime on Mac
It never hurts to be security conscious. Luckily, disabling FaceTime on Mac is a breeze. It’s about the same as doing so on an iPhone. Open FaceTime on your Mac. Click FaceTime in the top menu bar on the left side. Click Turn FaceTime Off. If you decide you’re ready to have a little FaceTime back in your life, click Turn On and you’re back in business. Alternatively, Open FaceTime, select FaceTime in the top left corner, then click Turn FaceTime On. Log Out of FaceTime on Mac
If you don’t want your family or roommates accessing FaceTime while using your Mac, you can just log out of your FaceTime account. Open FaceTime and log in on your Mac. Click FaceTime in the top left menu bar. Click Preferences. Click Sign Out. To use FaceTime, you must log in with your credentials again. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Lock Apps on Any iPhone How to Fix a Black Screen on FaceTime How to Block Websites on the iPhone How to Block YouTube on iPad How to Turn off In-App Purchases in iOS (iPad/iPhone) How to Fix It When Snapchat Is Not Working on an iPhone How to Turn off Incognito Mode 12 Ways to Fix It When FaceTime Is Not Working How to Turn on Bluetooth on a Mac How to Fix FaceTime Live Photos Not Saving How to Set up and Use Restrictions on an iPhone How to Activate the iPhone Debug Console or Web Inspector How to Block a Website How to Fix FaceTime Lag How to Turn Off Parental Controls on iPhone How to Get Missing Apps Back on Your iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies