Accountability Guard protects a Mac. The free Guard Partner iPhone app lets a trusted partner check that Mac, manage its settings, and receive alerts. Guard Partner does not filter or monitor the iPhone itself.
On the Mac, finish the setup checklist, allow the network filter and background helper, then open Manage companions and create an invitation. In Guard Partner, enter the single-use invitation code. Keep recovery credentials private.
Enable Guard in Safari's extension settings and allow access to the guarded sites. Chrome, Edge, and Brave require their browser extension in every profile used. If precise coverage cannot be verified, guarded social sites may be blocked entirely. Private browsing, other profiles, other devices, virtual machines, and administrator changes can affect coverage.
Allow notifications for Guard Partner in iPhone Settings and check the notification cadence in the app. Confirm that both devices have internet access. On the Mac, check the filter and background-helper steps, and use the notification test. Sleep and network interruptions can delay status updates; push delivery is not guaranteed.
Signing out only disconnects that iPhone. Delete my data in Guard Partner removes a partner's name, credentials, push registration and notifications from the service and leaves the Mac's settings locked. It works for the only partner and for a partner who was already removed. To delete the protected Mac's service data, use Uninstall Accountability Guard in the Mac app menu while online. Details are in the privacy policy.
Email eremos.app@gmail.com with the app version, macOS or iOS version, and a short description. Do not include invitation codes, recovery credentials, or private browsing details.