Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is my simple way to lock apps on my iPhone using the Shortcuts app. I walk through how I set up a shortcut that locks the screen when a specific app is opened.
I picked Facebook in this example, but you can do the same for any app. Just create a new automation, choose the app, and set it to trigger the lock screen. It's quick and easy, and you can repeat it for as many apps as you want. This helps me keep certain apps private without needing extra tools.
This is my simple way to lock apps on my iPhone using the Shortcuts app. I walk through how I set up a shortcut that locks the screen when a specific app is opened.
I picked Facebook in this example, but you can do the same for any app. Just create a new automation, choose the app, and set it to trigger the lock screen. It's quick and easy, and you can repeat it for as many apps as you want. This helps me keep certain apps private without needing extra tools.
