Sometimes we need to block few website on Mac laptop or iMac so that cannot be accessed by users. Especially the social networking sites like facebook and twitter will be in the top list for blocking. Below guide shows how to block facebook on Mac OS including Yosemite, Mavericks and other versions using terminal. This method can be used to block any websites where you want to restrict the access. Since we will be using terminal prompt, it requires basic knowledge of using commands, but do not worry, all are simple and easy to follow.

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Basically we will be modifying the DNS database which is located in hosts file like most of the Operating Systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux. We will enter the wrong IP address for facebook or other website which need to be blocked on Mac. So after that the web browser will look for wrong IP to access facebook and finally fail.

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Similar altering hosts file method used in blocking facebook on Windows 8 and 8.1 here. Below method is very similar to that but we will be doing it on Mac Operating System.
To modify hosts file in Mac OS, you must be a super user or have that access. Wrong modification of host file will cause issue on DNS related network access in Mac.

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1) Open terminal utility. This can be found under utilities ( Go – Utilities)

2) Type the following command to open hosts file.

When prompts for password, provide super user password (if you are a super user, then your password).

3) Move the cursor to last entry and enter each entry line by line as shown below.

127.0.0.1 is a local host’s IP. As per above entries, we point facebook.com, www.facebook.com and m.facebook.com to local computer IP address, so the web browser or other applications which need to access facebook will not be able to access correct real IP.

To save the file press Control key with “O” and press ENTER.

Press Control key with “X” to exit.

If you like, open the file again and check for the new entries.

4) Even though we have pointed out facebook or any other websites to different fake IP, but the local Mac OS will have the DNS cache which was collected earlier. We need to clear the DNS cache (or restart the Mac computer) to take effect of new host entries.

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Enter following command to clear DNS cache in Mac OS X.

5) Now open the web browser and try to access facebook.com. I’m sure it will not work and that means we have successfully blocked facebook on Mac.

Surly this simple and straightforward method would be helpful on how to block facebook on Mac OS either Mavericks or Mountain Lion or even Yosemite.

Is your Mac up to date with the latest version of the Mac operating system (macOS or OS X)? Is it using the version required by some other product that you want to use with your Mac? Which versions are earlier (older) or later (newer, more recent)? To find out, learn which version is installed now.

If your macOS isn't up to date, you may be able to update to a later version.

Which macOS version is installed?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Mojave, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

This example shows macOS Catalina version 10.15 build 19A583.

Which macOS version is the latest?

These are all Mac operating systems, starting with the most recent. When a major new macOS is released, it gets a new name, such as macOS Catalina. As updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article is updated to show the latest version of that macOS.

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If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps that are installed by macOS, such as Safari, Books, Messages, Mail, Music, Calendar, and Photos.

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