
AirDrop allows instant sharing of photos, documents and more between Apple devices. However, you may want to disable or restrict AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad to prevent unwanted sharing. This guide will show you how to block AirDrop completely or limit sharing to Contacts only.
Follow these steps to turn AirDrop off entirely:
With AirDrop disabled, you will no longer be able to send or receive any AirDrop sharing requests. This is the simplest way to block AirDrop completely.
To restrict AirDrop sharing to your contacts only:
This will block AirDrop sharing from everyone except your contacts. You need to have Family Sharing enabled for this option.
Contacts must also have you in their contacts to AirDrop you. This prevents unwanted sharing from strangers while allowing sharing among your contacts.
Parents can selectively disable AirDrop for child accounts using Restrictions:
This will override AirDrop settings and force it to be disabled. Parents have full control over their child's AirDrop settings.
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Q: Does turning AirDrop off disable all sharing?
A: No, turning off AirDrop only affects AirDrop. You can still share via Messaging, Mail, third-party apps, etc.
Q: Can I restrict AirDrop on just one of my devices?
A: Yes, AirDrop can be independently disabled on each device. The settings are not synced.
Q: What happens if I disable AirDrop while a transfer is in progress?
A: Disabling AirDrop will immediately cancel any ongoing sends or receives in progress. The partial file will be deleted.
Q: Will turning AirDrop off affect my Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity?
A: No, disabling AirDrop will not disable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It only stops the AirDrop service.
Restricting AirDrop sharing is easy - just toggle it off or limit it to contacts only. This prevents unwanted photos or files from being AirDropped to your device while still allowing sharing with your trusted contacts. Use parental controls for even more granular control over AirDrop for child accounts.
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