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AdGuard iOS Instructions

Step-by-Step

Install AdGuard

Do not open AdGuard; just install it, for this step. You may open AdGuard, when you get to the next callout, like this one.

  • Download AdGuard for iOS here.

Enable Safari Extensions

  • Open the iOS Settings app.
  • Navigate to: Apps > Safari > Extensions.
  • Allow every AdGuard extension in the list.

Activate AdGuard License

Now you may open AdGuard

  • Tap next in the AdGuard welcome screens until you get to the main app home screen.
  • Tap settings in the bottom right (cog wheel icon).
  • Navigate to License > Log in.
  • Select Use AdGuard account.
  • Enter the below credentials:
    • Username & password:
      • User: bounces_knocks.2k@icloud.com
      • Pass: nav8%$B!I0l6

Configure AdGuard Lists

Note: This is the only time you will have to configure this.

  • Navigate to protection on the bottom (shield with check icon).
  • Tap Safari protection (not the toggle).
    • Tap Filters
      • Enable:
        • Ad blocking
        • Privacy
        • Social Widgets
        • Annoyances
        • Security
        • Custom
      • Tap Ad blocking.
        • Enable all toggles.
        • Go back.
      • Tap Privacy.
        • Enable all toggles except Block Outsider Intrusion into LAN.
        • You may choose to enable or disable Fanboy's Anti-Facebook List.
          • This list blocks most of Facebook's tracking, however, it may break some Facebook apps and games. Use at your own discression and risk.
        • Go back.
      • Tap Social Widgets.
        • Enable all toggles.
        • Go back.
      • Tap Annoyances.
        • Enable all toggles.
        • Go back.
      • Tap Security.
        • Enable all toggles.
        • Go back.
      • Go back to Protection.
  • Enable Advanced protection.

Enable AdGuard VPN

Note: This is the only time you will have to configure this.

  • Navigate to protection on the bottom (shield with check icon).
  • Enable DNS Protection
    • It will prompt you to add a VPN Profile. Tap Allow.

Update AdGuard Lists

This is the only time you will have to do this, all other times are automatic.

  • Navigate to the home screen in AdGuard (house icon on bottom).
  • Tap the refresh icon in the top right.

You are now finished setting up AdGuard.

Extra Notes
  • If you have any issues with websites not loading, while a rare occurrence, you can simply open AdGuard, then disable AdGuard on the home screen. You can then do whatever you need to do on the problematic site, then re-enable AdGuard.
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