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Set specific Screen Time limits for Discord in a blocked social media category

I currently have both my phone and laptop heavily restricted via screen time to limit addictive usage. For the most part it has worked very well, but there are a few annoyances that make it difficult in specific circumstances.


The main issue I have is regarding app categories screen time allows you to block. I have the social media category blocked. For the most part it works very well, as it allows me to fully block social media as a whole, without having to block every app individually or incentivizing me to scan the App Store for alternatives if I did. The main problem is with Discord, as I need it at least somewhat available for a school club.


I know that I can add Discord to the list of "Always Allowed" apps to bypass this. The problem is that if I do this I will be unable to add any limits to the app whatsoever unless I disable the blocker for social media apps as a whole.


My main question is if there is a way to make an exception for Discord within the social media category so I can set specific limits.

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