# Kiosk mode on iOS

> Learn how to use an iPad as a touch kiosk by locking it to a specific application. Step-by-step guide to setting up Guided Access mode on iOS for uninterrupted user experiences during events or in retail.

https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/mobile-publishing/ios/kiosk-mode-on-ios/

**Using an iPad as a touch kiosk for events, exhibitions, or in a retail store can be very useful. However, it is important to know how to lock your iPad to an application so that users do not deviate from its use.**

Here's how to proceed on an iPad:

- Go to the **Settings** of your iPad
- Scroll down until you find the **Accessibility** section and tap on it.

[Image: iPad Settings, Accessibility > Guided Access: the mode is on, with Passcode Settings, Time Limit and Accessibility Shortcut]

- Enable the **Guided Access** mode and set your passcode or use Touch ID, depending on your preference.

- In this section, you will find several available options:

  - **Guided Access**: You can enable or disable this mode as per your convenience.
  - **Passcode Settings**: You can set a passcode or use Touch ID to access Guided Access mode.
  - **Time Limit**: You can choose whether you want your tablet to play a sound or speak a voice message when the Guided Access session ends. You can set this option later.
  - **Accessibility Shortcut**: You can choose to show or hide settings by triple-clicking the Home button when Guided Access mode is enabled.

- Open the application you want to use and triple-click the Home button of your iPad.

- A new menu will appear at the bottom of the screen, consisting of three parts:
  - **Physical Button Options**: You can choose to disable the sleep/wake and volume buttons, prevent screen rotation (portrait or landscape), and make the keyboard accessible or inaccessible.
  - **Touch**: If desired, you can lock the entire screen to prevent unintended touch (this can be useful, for example, if you have an automatic image gallery that does not require touch interaction).
  - **Time Limit**: Set a maximum duration for the Guided Access session here.

[Image: Guided Access started on an iPad app: Options menu with physical buttons, keyboard, Touch and Time Limit]

On the screen of your application, you can also draw areas to disable. These areas will no longer be touch-sensitive, which can be useful if you want to restrict certain parts of the application.

- Once you have finished configuring your settings, tap on **Resume** at the top right of the screen.
- To exit the **Guided Access** mode, triple-click the Home button, enter your passcode (or use Touch ID), and tap on **End** at the top left of the Guided Access settings screen.

By following these steps, you will be able to lock your iPad to a specific application and provide uninterrupted interactive experiences to users during your events, exhibitions, or in your retail store.

> **Info**
>
> Learn how to activate kiosk mode on Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux:
>
> - [Kiosk mode on Android](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/mobile-publishing/android/android-kiosk-mode/)
> - [Single app kiosk on Windows](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/desktop-publishing/kiosk-mode-for-windows/)
> - [Kiosk mode on macOS](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/desktop-publishing/kiosk-mode-for-macos/)
> - [Kiosk mode on Linux](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/desktop-publishing/kiosk-mode-for-linux/)