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Lock access to content with Application Locks for X1

Application Locks allow you to lock specific apps on Xfinity X1. 

When an app is locked, you'll need to enter your four-digit Parental Control PIN before you can open it.

For information on how to set up a Locks PIN, see Setting up an X1 Locks PIN and turning Parental Controls on/off.

Enable Application Locks

  1. Press the Xfinity button on your remote control.
  2. Highlight and select the Settings (gear icon) on the right. 
    X1 Main Menu: Accessing Settings (Gear icon).

  3. Use the down arrow to highlight Parental Controls and select it.
    The Settings menu highlighting the Parental Controls option.

  4. If you've already set up a Parental Control PIN, you'll be prompted to enter it here. If not, you can set it up here or skip this for later.
    The Enter Your Parental Control PIN screen. The Enter PIN field is located just below the banner.

  5. On the following screen, navigate to Application Locks.
    The Parental Controls screen with the Application Locks option highlighted.

  6. Highlight the application you want to lock.
  7. Press the OK button to toggle the lock on or off for that app.
    The Application Locks screen with a list of locked apps.

  8. Repeat for any other apps you want to lock/unlock.
  9. Press Exit to go back to standard TV viewing, or press Last to go back to the Settings menu.
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