Installing ApexGuard Application on macOS

Downloading and Installing

1. Visit the ApexGuard app page on the App Store or navigate to our Downloads Page and click the App Store link.
2. Confirm to Open the App Store when prompted.
3. In the App Store, click the blue Get button, then choose to Install the app.
4. Once the installation completes, press Open to launch the application.

Setting Up and Using the Application

1. Open Launchpad and click on the ApexGuard icon.
2. Choose Log In or Sign Up in the top-right corner:
   • Log In: Enter your registered email address and password. Alternatively, sign in with your Google account, Apple ID, or via a code.
   • Sign Up: New users must create an account by providing their email address and other required information.
3. Grant any permissions ApexGuard requests, following the on-screen instructions.
4. After you log in, the main ApexGuard window appears, with a server map you can navigate visually or search.

Connecting to Servers

• SmartConnect: Click the button in the top-right corner to connect to the fastest available server.
• Manual Selection: Use the search bar in the top-left corner to find a server by country or city.
• Favorite Servers: Save preferred servers so you can return to them quickly.

ApexGuard Features Overview

• Map: Navigate and connect using the interactive map.
• ThreatShield: Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious domains using DNS filtering while connected.
• Dark Web Monitor: Scan for leaked credentials tied to your ApexGuard email address.

Customizing Settings

• Kill Switch: Blocks unprotected internet access if the VPN disconnects.
• Appearance: Choose between dark or light mode and configure dock or menu bar visibility.
• Split Tunneling: Exclude certain apps from the VPN connection.