How to Lock Browser with Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access

Browsers know too much about us. Our frequently used browsers record our bookmarks, history and passwords etc. Many people are looking for ways to lock browser to protect privacy. Popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera don't have built-in password protection. In this article, I’ll tell you how to lock these browsers with a password.

 Cisdem AppCrypt

Lock Browser Apps with Password

• Lock individual apps with password, including browser apps
• Offer an option to automatically re-lock apps after a period of inactivity
• Record failed attempts to open locked apps
• Block specific websites or categories of sites on web browsers
• Set schedules to lock apps and websites permanently or at certain times
• Allows you to block all websites except a few
• Requires password to enter/quit/uninstall AppCrypt
• Easy to use and hard to bypass
• Help with privacy protection, productivity and parental controls
• Available for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad

Free Download Windows 10 or later Free Download macOS 10.12 or later GET IT ON Google Play Download on the App Store

Part 1：How to lock browser on computer

In this section, I’ll show you how to lock your browser on computer with or without extension.

If you have important or privacy information in your browser and need to lock multiple browsers, I recommend you using method 1, which locks the browsers with password and cannot be bypassed.

If you just need to lock a browser and the person you share your computer with isn’t very tech-savvy (doesn’t know how to bypass the browser lock by deleting the extension files), then method 2 is also a good option.

Method 1: Using Cisdem AppCrypt

Cisdem AppCrypt is an easy-to-use app locker and website blocker tool designed for privacy, parental controls, and productivity. Using it, you are able to lock any apps including all your browser apps on computer with password. To lock browser Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and more on computer with this tool, follow the guide below:

1. Download this browser lock app and install it.

Free Download Windows 11/10/8/7 Free Download macOS 10.11 or later

2. Set a password when you first launch it.

3. Click the lock icon on your Windows task bar/Mac menu bar. Choose Open Main Window.

4. Enter the password to access the main window.

5. Click App Lock in the upper left corner. Click the Plus icon. Select the browser app you want to lock. Click Open.

(Note: On a Mac, find the browser app from the Applications folder and click Open.

On Windows, directly drag and drop the app’s shortcut icon into the program. If you’re unsure how, check this tip.)

Now the browsers are locked with password on your computer.

Tip 1: How to make the browser lock more effective?

You can set AppCrypt to launch at system startup to make the browser lock more effective. After adding the browsers you want to lock to the block list, go to the Preferences tab. Check the box next to Launch at system startup. You can also set the auto-lock time from the App Lock section. Then, when the locked browser is inactive for a period of time, it will be automatically locked.

Tip 2: How to find the browser app’s shortcut icon?

You can lock a browser by dragging and dropping its desktop shortcut into the program.

If their is no desktop shortcut, search for the app in the Start menu. Right-click it and select “Open file location”. A File Explorer window will appear, showing the app’s shortcut file. Just drag it to the App Lock tab.

Method 2: Using Browser Lock extension

Although using an extension has some limitations (including being easy to bypass, only locking specific browsers, and possibly not working in Incognito mode), it can still be a good option for  users who don’t mind these drawbacks.

Browser Lock by browserlock.io is a free extension that can be installed on Chrome, Opera, and Edge browser. Below I’ll show you how to lock browser Chrome with password using this extension.

1. Open your Chrome browser. Install Browser Lock from the Chrome Web Store (chromewebstore.google.com).

2. Click the Extensions icon in the top-right corner of your Chrome window. Select Browser Lock from the list.

3. Click Open Settings > Start Now.

4. Create your account and set a browser password in the next window. Click Register.

5. Close the window. Your Chrome browser is now locked with a password. You’ll need to enter the password to access it next time.

Tip 1: How to make the browser lock more effective?

In the Settings window, you can enable more features to make your browser lock more effective.

• Deep Security: Lock the browser login for 1 minutes after 5 wrong login attempts. 
• Clear History: Clear browser history automatically after 5 wrong login attempts.
• Idle More: Automatically lock the browser when you’re inactive.

Tip 2: How to bypass the browser lock by deleting the extension files?

You may want to know how the browser lock extension can be removed by deleting its files. Here I’ll show you how I remove the Browser Lock extension file from my Windows computer. It’s straightforward.

Open File Explorer and go to: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions. Then you can see the extension file on your browser. Simply select it and press the Delete key. Now the extension is removed from Chrome and the browser lock will no longer work.

Part 2: How to lock browser on phone

Locking a browser on a phone is also very simple. You can use a third-party app locker to password-protect any browser app. There is even browser app with a built-in passcode lock. By installing and using it on your iPhone, you won’t have to worry about others accessing your browsing history, bookmarks, or other private data.

Method 1: Using Cisdem AppCrypt

Besides computers, AppCrypt is also available for phones. The steps differ slightly between Android and iPhone, so I’ll show you how to do it on each device separately.

Steps on Android

1. Install AppCrypt.

GET IT ONGoogle Play

2. Set a PIN or pattern.

3. In the App Lock tab, find the browser that you want to lock. You can use the search feature.

4. Toggle the switch next to the browser to the on position.

Now the browser is locked on your phone.

Steps on iPhone

AppCrypt works on iOS 16 or later. Follow these steps to lock browser Safari, Chrome, and more on iPhone:

1. Downlaod and install this tool.

Download on theApp Store

2. Open it. Click App Lock. Click Add/Remove.

3. Search for the browser apps you want to lock on your iPhone. Select them. Click Done.

Now browser apps are locked on your iPhone.

4. This step is optional: click Preferences > Notification. Turn on the 4 options.

Then follow the prompt to set a password for protecting your settings.

Method 2: Using World Page

World Page is an iPhone browser with password lock. It’s free to use and available for iOS 8.0 or higher. If you find it troublesome to install browser lock tools, you can directly use this browser on your iPhone to keep your browsing history private.

1. Go to the App Store and search for World Page. Install it to your iPhone.

2. Open it. Click the three lines icon on the bottom left corner.

3. Click the lock icon at the bottom.

4. Set a password for this browser.

5. Under the confirmation field, enable the browser lock feature by moving the toggle to right.

6. Close the window. The next time you try to access this browser will be asked to enter the password.

FAQs

How to lock browser with password for free?

If you don’t want to pay for a browser lock, you can use extensions. The Browser Lock extension mentioned in this article works with Chrome, Edge, and Opera. For other browsers like Firefox or Brave, you can try PassBrow, which allows you to password-protect your browser up to 10 times per day in the free version. In addition, Cisdem AppCrypt is free to use on mobile devices.

Can I lock all browsers on my computer?

Yes. Cisdem AppCrypt allow you to lock all browser apps on your device with password.

Does browser lock work in incognito mode?

Yes. After my testing, both AppCrypt and the Browser Lock extension work in incognito mode.

Conclusion

It’s annoying when friends or family use your computer or phone and open your browser without permission. By setting up a browser lock, you no longer have to worry about your privacy being exposed. This article introduced several effective ways to lock browser with password on computers and phones. Hope I can help you solve this problem.