How to automize Self-control [Internet blocker] / bypassing password request?

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How to automize Self-control [Internet blocker] / bypassing password request?

Hey there,

I hope someone on here may be able to help with this. I figured it might be good to ask about this on a popular board geared towards general non-technical user like myself.

I use the app SelfControl [http://selfcontrolapp.com] to help me manage my internet addiction. The app's great. It really helps--when it's running.

I've been trying to set it up so it automatically starts at certain times of the day [i.e. every day 10pm-7am], Using the guide found here [ http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20100801214648362,] I've been able to integrate SelfControl into my iCal, to set it up as a recurring iCal event.

But SelfControl requires my admin password to actually initiate the the internet block. So right now, I have to manually enter the password every time iI want to run SelfControl--even when it's automatically launched as an event from iCal. This kind of makes the app useless as I can just not enter the password and continue surfing endlessly.

Basically, I need some help figuring how to bypass the password request/have it inputted automatically. I did try following the instructions found in the above link about using keychain access, etc but none of it seemed to work--SelfControl still prompts me for my password.

I am hoping someone here can help me out; the instructions in the above page are a little too technical for me to fully comprehend (and the forum linked above is now permanently closed)

I'm the only user of my laptop, if that makes a difference. I am running OS 10.10.1 Yosemite.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks,

Kursty

Posted on Jan 19, 2015 12:02 PM

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Answer 1

May 14, 2017 2:07 AM in response to Kursty

I have the same problem and today I was searching for a solution.

1)

I i found this

https://www.cisdem.com/appcrypt-mac.html

which is an app with a free trial option

2) I will try with the build in parental control using the idea proposed here: How do I block myself from using Safari?

Tell me if you find any other solution! Thanks.

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Kursty Author

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Jan 21, 2015 9:48 PM in response to Kursty

so many views and so few answers... Okay, most of those were me refreshing the page, but still..... HELP 😢

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Kursty Author

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Feb 17, 2015 9:11 PM in response to Kursty

nobody nothing?

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m4rouf

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Mar 9, 2016 11:06 AM in response to Kursty

I was really happy to see your post because I've been trying to find out myself. Too bad nobody's responded, though. Did you manage to get anywhere with this?

The closest solution I've found is an app called Focus, but it's $20!!!

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ChrisJ4203

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Mar 9, 2016 11:12 AM in response to m4rouf

I went to the website listed and they have an FAQ page. https://github.com/SelfControlApp/selfcontrol/wiki/FAQ

Seems there is information there about running an Apple Script. While I'm not a Mac user, that should help to set it up to run at specific times. There was also information about running it at specific intervals. I'm guessing that should address what you are asking.

FYI, I'm not a Mac user, so I cannot address that, nor do I use the app. Thought I would throw that in before you asked.

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m4rouf

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Mar 9, 2016 11:59 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately, you need your password each time the Terminal command is run (sudo access). An Apple Script could have been set up, but it needs to recall a Keychain scripting library that OS X El Capitan no longer incorporates (unless you choose to put your password directly into the script, unencrypted, but that's probably not a good idea).

Thanks for looking into it and posting, though 🙂.

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ChrisJ4203

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Mar 9, 2016 12:01 PM in response to m4rouf

You're welcome. That is what can happen with open source applications. They have a support link, you might check in with them again and see if anything has changed. Good luck.

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