2-Minute Mac Set Up

Watch the quick video, then download the app below ↓

For macOS

Please Note

Non-adult content sites you've visited before, such as Reddit or X (Twitter), may have content saved to your browser from previous visits. This content could still appear even after HardStop is active. To make sure everything is fully blocked, clear your browser cache. You can easily search how to do this for your specific browser.

Step 1

Drag HardStop into Applications

Once the download finishes, open the file you just downloaded. A window will appear showing the HardStop icon and your Applications folder. Drag the HardStop icon onto the Applications folder to install it.

Step 2

Open HardStop

Open your Applications folder
Double-click HardStop
If your Mac asks whether you're sure you want to open it, click Open

Step 3

Verify Your Membership

When HardStop opens, enter the email address you used when you signed up. This is how we verify you as a member.

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All Done

Installation Complete

That's it. HardStop is installed and protecting your Mac. There's nothing else to set up.

Also Set Up Your iPhone / iPad

iPhone / iPad with Mac

Using your Mac to set up your phone? Follow the Mac-specific guide.

Set Up with Mac

iPhone / iPad with Windows PC

Using a Windows computer to set up your phone? Follow the Windows-specific guide.

Set Up with Windows

Common Questions

Setup Questions

Yes. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and any other browser. The block works at the system level, not browser by browser.

We've done speed tests and there's no noticeable impact on browsing speed.

Steam, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, news sites, social media and so on all work normally. Only adult content is blocked.

Use the same email address you used when you signed up for HardStop. That's how we verify you as a member.

Yes. Most of our members use their Mac for work and don't have any problems.

Email us at support@tryhardstop.com and we'll get you sorted quickly.