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== General ==
 
 
= General =
The Master Lock allows users to protect their content and settings by applying a PIN to various areas of Kodi. Three attempts are available to enter the correct PIN. If the third attempt fails, restart {{kodi}} to try again.
The Master Lock allows users to protect their content and settings by applying a PIN to various areas of Kodi. Three attempts are available to enter the correct PIN. If the third attempt fails, restart {{kodi}} to try again.


{{note|This feature only protects the {{kodi}} interface from, say, curious children. It will not protect the content and settings files outside of {{kodi}} from being accessed via the operating system. Also, it may be bypassed via the web interface or other add-ons and advanced {{kodi}} features.}}
{{note|This feature protects the {{kodi}} interface from, say, curious children. It will not protect the content and settings files outside of {{kodi}} from being accessed via the operating system. Also, it may be bypassed via the web interface or other add-ons and advanced {{kodi}} features.}}
 
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=== Master lock code and settings ===
== Master lock code and settings ==
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| Here you can enable or disable the master lock and define the PIN code used to unlock it. You can also specify which areas of the application will need a PIN to access them.<br>
| Enable or disable the master lock.<br>
See Lock Preferences below for a description of available settings.<br>
'''Note:''' This setting is valid for the current profile only. To lock other Profiles, repeat these steps while logged into the other profiles.
'''Note:''' This setting is valid for the profile which was used to set the PIN only. To lock other Profiles, repeat these steps.
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=== Ask for master lock code on startup ===
=== Master Lock ===
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| To access this setting, you must exit back to the main menu and then re-enter the Master Lock Settings Screen at which time you will be asked for the PIN. The setting will become active and can be ''Enabled'' if required.<br>
| Set the type of PIN to be used.
'''Note:''' This setting will affect all Profiles regardless of which Profile is used for startup.
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=== Lock preferences ===
== Lock preferences ==
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The following are the setting shown when selecting the ''Master lock code and settings'' option above.
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=== Master Lock ===
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| Set the type of PIN to be used as shown in the image.
| Choose which parts of {{kodi}} to protect by enabling the item.
When accessing a locked menu item, the PIN will be requested. Three attempts are available to enter the correct pin. If there are three failed attempts, restart Kodi to try again.
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=== Lock preferences ===
== Ask for master lock code on startup ==
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| Choose which parts of {{kodi}} to protect by enabling the item. Available selection is displayed in the image.<br>
| To access this setting, you must exit back to the main menu and then re-enter the Master Lock Settings Screen at which time you will be asked for the PIN. The setting will become active and can be ''Enabled'' if required.<br>
When accessing a locked menu item, the PIN will be requested. Three attempts are available to enter the correct pin. If there are three failed attempts, restart Kodi to try again.
'''Note:''' This setting will affect all Profiles regardless of which Profile is used for startup.
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= References =
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Revision as of 00:42, 18 March 2021

Home icon grey.png   ▶ Settings ▶ Interface ▶ Master lock



General

The Master Lock allows users to protect their content and settings by applying a PIN to various areas of Kodi. Three attempts are available to enter the correct PIN. If the third attempt fails, restart Kodi to try again.

Note: This feature protects the Kodi interface from, say, curious children. It will not protect the content and settings files outside of Kodi from being accessed via the operating system. Also, it may be bypassed via the web interface or other add-ons and advanced Kodi features.

  • Interface master.JPG


Master lock code and settings

Settings level: Standard
Description: Enable or disable the master lock.

Note: This setting is valid for the current profile only. To lock other Profiles, repeat these steps while logged into the other profiles.


Master Lock

  • MasterLock.jpg
Settings level: Standard
Description: Set the type of PIN to be used.



Lock preferences

  • MasterLock1.jpg
Settings level: Standard
Description: Choose which parts of Kodi to protect by enabling the item.

When accessing a locked menu item, the PIN will be requested. Three attempts are available to enter the correct pin. If there are three failed attempts, restart Kodi to try again.


Ask for master lock code on startup

Settings level: Standard
Description: To access this setting, you must exit back to the main menu and then re-enter the Master Lock Settings Screen at which time you will be asked for the PIN. The setting will become active and can be Enabled if required.

Note: This setting will affect all Profiles regardless of which Profile is used for startup.


References



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