Blocking & Filtering

Learn about our website filter and manage your Blocking Level & Custom Website List

How Filtering Works

How does filtering work?
Only the Filter Guardian can adjust filter settings in our online member portal, My Account. The...
How does filtering work with YouTube?
Covenant Eyes will filter YouTube if you use the Strong Blocking Level. YouTube Restricted Mode ...
How does filtering work with search engines?
When you type a word or question into a search engine, it will help you find relevant websites, ...
How does filtering work with ad blockers?
An ad blocker is like a mini-program for your browser (Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, etc.) th...
How does filtering work with SafeSearch?
Some search engines (like Google, Bing, and Yahoo!) have an optional safety feature called SafeS...
How does filtering work with other filters or parental controls?
If you use another filtering service or parental control software with Covenant Eyes, the other ...

How do I add filtering?
You must have a Covenant Eyes account to use filtering, and only the Account Admin can add it to...
How do I remove filtering?
Only the Account Admin can remove filtering for members on their account. Tap this link to view...
How do I safely test the filter to make sure it's working?
You must subscribe to Covenant Eyes, add filtering to your username, and install the Covenant Ey...
How do I change the filter's Blocking Level?
Only the Filter Guardian can change the Blocking Level in our online member portal, My Account. ...
How do I block a website with the Custom Website List?
Members can block specific websites with the Custom Website List in our online member portal, My...
How do I block social media?
You may need to add multiple websites to the Custom Website List to block one social media platf...