The Complete Guardio Guide: Setup, Features & Help

What is Guard.io Antivirus?

Guard.io (often written as Guardio) is a lightweight online safety tool that protects your browser and devices from phishing sites, scam pop-ups, malicious downloads and data leaks. It runs quietly in the background and alerts you the moment a risky page or link is detected.

How to Install Guardio (Step by Step)

1. 1

   Create your account

   Sign up with your email and choose a plan on the Guard.io site.

2. 2

   Add the browser extension

   Install the Guard.io extension in Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox and pin it to your toolbar.

3. 3

   Enable device protection

   On mobile, download the Guardio app from the App Store or Google Play and sign in with the same email.

4. 4

   Run your first scan

   Open the extension and start a full browser scan to remove suspicious extensions and stored data leaks.

5. 5

   Turn on real-time alerts

   Keep notifications on so Guardio can warn you the second a phishing or scam site is detected.

Stuck during setup? Our team can install it for you — visit Remote Assistance or call 202-968-7885.

Guardio Features You Should Turn On

• Real-time phishing and scam site blocking
• Identity and data-leak monitoring for your email
• Malicious download and file protection
• Suspicious browser extension removal
• Family plan protection for up to 5 members

Guardio Plans & Pricing

Guard.io offers Basic, Family and Family+ plans. Basic covers one user, Family covers up to five, and Family+ adds identity and credit-monitoring extras. Compare options on our Plans & Pricing page.

Billing, Cancellation & Refunds

Need to cancel your subscription or request a refund? Read our cancel Guardio guide or the cancellation & refund walkthrough. For anything else, our team is a call away.