Getting started
Browser extension setup
Install the Daybreak Focus extension on Chrome, Edge, or Safari and connect it to your account.
Quick answer
The Focus extension is a free download. It runs locally — your browsing data never leaves your device unless you explicitly enable analytics.
Before you start
- A Chrome, Edge, or Safari browser.
- A Daybreak account (you can create one inside the extension if you haven't yet).
Step-by-step
Find the extension in your browser's store
- Chrome: Chrome Web Store → search "Daybreak Focus".
- Edge: Edge Add-ons → search "Daybreak Focus".
- Safari: Open Safari → Settings → Extensions and find Daybreak Focus in the list.
Install it
Click Add to Chrome / Get / Enable (depending on browser) and confirm the permission prompt. Permissions are scoped to what's needed for blocking — see extension privacy for the full breakdown.
Pin it to your toolbar
Chrome and Edge hide new extensions behind the puzzle-piece icon. Click that icon, find Daybreak Focus, and click the pin so the icon sits in your toolbar.
Tip
Visible icon = visible accountability. People who unpin the extension are noticeably more likely to disable it during a tough moment.
Sign in
Click the Daybreak icon and sign in with your account. Your focus modes, block lists, and custom keywords sync automatically.
Confirm it's working
Try visiting a site on your default block list. You should see the Daybreak block screen. If the page loads normally, see Common pitfalls below.
What happens once it's running
- Blocking kicks in immediately based on your active focus mode.
- Safe search is enforced on Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo if enabled in settings.
- Sync keeps your block list and focus modes consistent across every browser you sign in to.
Common pitfalls
The icon doesn't appear after install
Click the puzzle-piece icon in your browser toolbar — Chrome hides new extensions there by default. Find Daybreak Focus and click the pin.
Blocked sites still load
Most often this is a stale page. Reload (Ctrl+R / Cmd+R) and try again. If it still loads, check that your active focus mode actually has the site in its block list — open the extension and switch modes to confirm.
The sign-in popup keeps disappearing
Disable popup blockers for app.daybreakpath.com, or sign in via
the dashboard first and let the extension pick up your session.
Next steps
- Customize blocking with focus modes and custom block lists.
- Turn on strict mode once you trust the setup — it adds a cooldown so you can't disable blocking impulsively.
- See extension troubleshooting for edge cases.
Still need help?
Pick whichever way of getting help works best for you.
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