How to Setup ScrollBlock

Follow this complete guide to install the extension, link your account, and start reclaiming your focus.

1. Install the Extension

If you haven't already, add ScrollBlock to your browser from the official web stores:

Chrome (Brave, Arc, Vivaldi, Opera)EdgeFirefox
Click Add to Chrome button on the extension store

2. Pin the Extension

Browsers hide new extensions by default. Click the Puzzle Piece 🧩 icon in your browser toolbar, then click the Pin 📌 icon next to ScrollBlock so you can access it easily.

Click the puzzle icon and pin the ScrollBlock extension

3. Open the Extension

Once pinned, click on the ScrollBlock icon in your toolbar. A popup will appear. Click on the "Get Key (Free)" button.

Click the Get Key button inside the extension popup

4. Create Account & Verify

You will be redirected to the sign-up page. Create your free account. After signing up, check your inbox for a confirmation email and click "Confirm Email".

Fill out the sign-up form to create a free account
Click the confirm email link sent to your inbox

5. Connect & Activate

After confirming your email, you will be redirected to your dashboard. Copy your unique Extension Connection Key. Open the extension popup again, paste the key into the input field, and click Save.

All checkboxes will now be enabled. Check the boxes next to the sites you want to block!

Copy your connection key from the dashboard
Paste your key in the extension and check the boxes to activate

6. Advanced: Locks & Quotas

Need stricter rules? Click on the Advance Settings tab in the extension. Here you can set up a 4-digit PIN to completely lock yourself out of specific websites, or set a Daily Quota (in minutes) to automatically block sites once your time is up.

Set up PIN and daily quotas in the Advance Settings tab
Check box in front of sites in the Advance settings tab to lock website

Having Issues?

If you experience any visual bugs or issues on a specific website, simply open the extension and uncheck the box in front of that specific site to disable ScrollBlock there.

Explore Features

Want to know exactly how HardBlock and Nudge work under the hood? Check out our detailed breakdown.

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Setup complete? Enjoy your distraction-free browsing!