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title: Another Way To Block  A Category
slug: another-way-to-block-a-category
description: Learn how to easily block categories on the Xunison Application with this alternative method. Follow the step-by-step instructions, including selecting the home gateway, accessing Parental Control, choosing Social Supervision, and performing a long press 
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createdAt: 2021-10-29T11:37:31.000Z
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### Outlined below are the steps provided for an alternative method to block a category.

### Note: 

Upon logging in to your **Xunison Application**, you will be automatically directed to the home gateway. 

To continue, select the home gateway and proceed further.

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Once you have selected the home gateway, the devices section will become visible.

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### Step 1: Parental Control

From the menu on the left, choose the option labeled **"Parental Control."**

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### Step 2: Select Supervision

To access the **Supervision **dashboard, click on the **Supervision **button located at the bottom of the screen.

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### Step 3: Social Supervision

Choose the social supervision option and select a specific device.

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### Step 4: Block Category

Perform a long press on the social history of a specific device. 

Then, click on** "Block Category".**

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The category has been successfully blocked.

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