You're someone's ally.
Someone trusts you enough to put you in their corner. On Guard is an on-device defense against explicit content and feed-bait, and an ally is the human half: when it matters, you get a short message so you can reach out. That's the whole job. No monitoring, no reports, no dashboards.
When you'll hear from On Guard
- Explicit content is encountered — a check-in, never details or screenshots.
- Protection is turned off or On Guard is uninstalled on a device.
- Protection silently stops on a device — a lapse alert.
Allies are only ever told that something happened — never what. No screens, no history, no content.
What a good check-in looks like
A text, a call, an invitation to grab food. You're not a referee. You're a brother in the corner. “Saw the ping. You good?” is usually enough.
Stopping the messages
- Text messages: reply STOP to any SMS. Reply HELP for help.
- Email: use the unsubscribe link in any email.
- Or ask the person who added you to remove you; they can, any time, from their On Guard settings.
Questions? Contact support. Message & data rates may apply.
Want the longer version?
- How to be a good ally What the text means, what to say, what you cannot see.
- Ally FAQ Straight answers from the shipped build.
- What your ally receives, and does not The exact text, word for word.
Fighting the same fight?
You've seen how the accountability works. On Guard can stand watch for you too, and your friend can be your ally.