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      Using Guided Access and Password Protection

      Keep users focused in ExhibitsPad and prevent access to other apps or settings.

      ExhibitsPad offers two levels of security to keep users within the app and protect your exhibits from unwanted changes.

      • Guided Access: A built-in Accessibility feature on every iPad, locks the device to a single app, such as ExhibitsPad. This ensures users can only view exhibits and can’t switch to other apps or settings.
      • Password Protection: Built directly into ExhibitsPad, this adds an additional layer of control. It prevents users from leaving the case, deleting exhibits, or making any modifications without entering the correct password.
      Together, these safeguards help maintain focus, security, and the integrity of your exhibits.

      Enable Guided Access on iPad

      How to Turn On Guided Access

      1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access, then turn it On.

      2. Tap Passcode Settings > Set Guided Access Passcode, then enter a passcode (make sure to remember it).

      3. Leave all other options at their default settings.

      How to Start Guided Access

      1. After adding all your exhibits, open ExhibitsPad.

      2. Triple-click the Top Button (for iPads with Face ID) or the Home Button (for iPads with Touch ID).

      3. Guided Access will begin, locking the iPad to ExhibitsPad.

      How to Adjust Options While in Guided Access

      1. Triple-click the Top Button (or Home Button) and enter your passcode.

      2. The screen will shrink to show End, Resume, and Options.

      3. Tap Options and turn On all switches except Time Limit, which should remain Off.

      4. Tap Resume to continue in Guided Access mode.

      How to End Guided Access

      1. Triple-click the Top Button (or Home Button) and enter your passcode.

      2. Tap End.

      Once Guided Access is active, users cannot leave ExhibitsPad, go to the Home Screen, or switch to other apps.

      For more information about Guided Access, please see: https://support.apple.com/en-us/111795

      Password Protect ExhibitsPad

      To further restrict access, you can set a password within ExhibitsPad itself. This prevents users from leaving the app’s Home Screen or deleting or adding exhibits.

      How to Add a Password in ExhibitsPad

      1. Go to Settings > ExhibitsPad > Password.

      2. Tap the Password field and enter an alphanumeric password.

      3. For simplicity, use the same passcode as Guided Access.

      When a password is set, users viewing exhibits will need to enter it to return to the ExhibitsPad Home Screen.