How to Protect Yourself From Inappropriate Content on the Internet (Canopy AI)

Key Takeaways:

• This AI provides real-time monitoring and blocks out inappropriate content.
• This software is beneficial to young children and teens. It has helped to reduce depressive symptoms by reducing screen time.
• This app will require access to your device including setting up a VPN.

How to Use Canopy AI to Protect Yourself From Inappropriate Contents

1. Navigate to the Canopy official site to begin.
2. Next, you can watch a short video to learn more about the application or click on Start Your Free Trial to start.
   
3. If you decide to click on Start a free trial, you must sign up for a free account by entering your email or using your Google or Apple account. You must also click the option that asks who you want to protect online.
   
4. You must choose a plan and click the Continue to Free Trial button. Keep in mind that you will not billed during the trial period (one week), and you can always cancel your plan during the trial period if you do not like the app.
5. Next, enter your card details and click the Start Free Trial button.
   
6. Once you do this, your free trial will start. Follow the instructions on the next page to download the Canopy app and install the Canopy shield.
   
7. You can set it up once you download the app by inputting your name.
   
8. Next, you need to Add a Device.
   
9. Input the device’s name and click Continue.
   
10. You must install the Canopy Shield app on the device you want to protect.
    
11. If you are currently on the device you want to protect, click on Install on this device; however, if you want to protect a different device, follow the instructions below to do that.
    
12. Select Protect this device.
    
13. On the next menu, click on Install Canopy Shield.
    
14. Next, click on the Continue with installation button.
    
15. Follow every other step to install the tool on your device properly.
16. Once the installation is complete, you should be directed to a home page like the one below.
    
17. From this page, you can control what your children are exposed to. Any inappropriate content will be blocked and require permission before it can be viewed.