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How to change from using mode’s Maximum time limits to user’s maximum

The time allowance is how much time you allocate to your children for "free" screen time before they need to earn Token time. This can be different for each day of the week.

This is to be set for each child.

Free Time is what kids are getting without needing to earn screen time tokens. Token time is the hours of screentime they can have by spending tokens, after their Free time is over.

Max time is an upper limit of the total screen time, they can use regardless of the amount of screen time tokens they earn. (Free Time + Token Time)

Note: Set the max time too low, as you want kids to earn their screen time from completing activities that is token time.

On WebApp: From the dashboard

On the top Right-Hand side of each person's card, there is a "three dot menu"
Click on that menu
This takes you to the user's settings screen
Select the “Time Allowance” tab
Set the Time Allowance for each day.
Click on the blue square to set the time allowance for the week.

Note: This max time will be used unless you have a mode that also has a lower max time for that same day

Be sure to look at the other options that can be set inside the other tabs in this screen.

Updated on: 03/06/2025

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