Netflix on iPad with restrictions set to only allow "Specific Websites Only"

I have Netflix app installed on my child's iPad. I have restrictions in place on the iPad too - Website restrictions set to "Specific Websites Only".


When I do this the netflix app just spins (never gets to the Netflix login).


If I remove restrictions to allow "All Websites" Netflix works.


I also allowed www.netflix.com as an Allowed Website. Also set Safari "Block Cookies" to never to see if this would help. No luck.


I want Netflix to work, but I also want the restrictions on the iPad to be set to "Specific Websites Only".


Netflix support said (tried them first):


Just spoke with my team who informed me that they have received a few of these complaints. The Netflix app was introduced on the Ipad as a partnership with Apple. We do not have much control over the function of of the permission on the device. They have asked that you reach out to Apple to determine if there is a work around.


Anyone know how to fix this???

Posted on Feb 19, 2014 2:45 PM

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Sep 1, 2015 8:45 AM in response to krseager

As I posted on a similar thread, entering the numeric IP addresses did not work for me.


However, the following instructions did work, even after I rebooted the iPad:


  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Select Restrictions.

    Note: You will be prompted for the passcode that was created when restrictions were turned on.

  4. To modify restrictions:
    1. Under Allowed Content, select Websites.

      Specific Websites Only or Limit Adult Content should be selected already.

    2. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add A Website.
    3. Enter https://secure.netflix.com along with any title you like (i.e, "Netflix App").
    4. Select Done on the keyboard.

Jun 20, 2014 7:22 PM in response to msreyes

hello msreyes,


after countless hours of googling for answers i came up with a solution that works on my situation...it could work for you, its not 100% kids-proof (if your child is tech-savvy then maybe this wont work for you but anyways...)


first step go Settings/ General/ Safari and set your search engine


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then Go to Settings/ General/ Restrictions/ Enter your passcode, after you set your restrictions (obviously this step differ from parents to kids age) just for reference here are my screenshots of how i managed the kids phone

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ok, so now to the point...next i checked "Limit Adult Content"


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and finally you type as many "search engine" and "social media" websites you can possible find. " i know that could be quite allot of URL's but by you having Google as "default serarch enigine and also having www.google.com in th the "NEVER ALLOW" section you kind of take away the "avility" to easly browse Safary,


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so say your child types facebook in safari search bar it will show a " website is restricted" message, thus not allowing google or any websites you strict "for that matter" to let your child roam free in the internet world.


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and to wrap things up, you can now use Netflix's app in you iPhone. and perhaps your child will never find a walk around glitch..

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