How it works | Safe Surfer

How it works

Your barrier between you and harmful content

The Web
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Mobile devices

Get the Safe Surfer app to protect on-the-go devices.

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Network devices

Protect even new devices on your home/business WiFi.

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Mobile devices

Get the Safe Surfer app to protect on-the-go devices.

Get started
Graphic of a home with a tablet, phone, laptop, tv, and desktop connected to WiFi

Network devices

Protect even new devices on your home/business WiFi.

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3 steps to get started

Step 1: add

Sign up for your free trial at my.safesurfer.io. Download and sign into the Safe Surfer app on every device you want to protect.

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Step 2: protect

Safe Surfer can block 50+ services and categories, including ads, gambling, social media, streaming services, and many more. Apply settings to all devices or customise per device.

Block sites
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Step 3: monitor

Take advantage of daily notifications, statistics, and other resources that support open and meaningful conversations.

Check it out
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Step 1: Get

Order a Safe Surfer Lifeguard Router!

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Ships to Australia and New Zealand only. For other countries, try setting up your existing router .

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Step 2: Connect

Just plug the Lifeguard into your existing home router. You can still use your existing network if you want. Switch devices onto the new Safe Surfer WiFi and forget the old.

Graphic showing how to connect the Lifeguard, with the WAN port of the lifeguard connected to a LAN port on the base router.

Step 3: Register

Just open up http://192.168.8.1 like a regular router. Then register with your Safe Surfer account to keep an eye on your network!

Advanced features need a Pro Surfer subscription.

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Got more Questions? Check out our FAQS below or hit the chat bubble to talk to an expert.

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