Step by step
How to Block Porn on Mac
The same guard you have on your phone, on your Mac, with the same alerts to your brothers.
Before you start
You need a B.O.L.D. account with Watchman+ (start at /join; a church code works at /redeem). Watchman for Mac requires macOS 13 or later.
Step 1: Download
Go to /watchman and choose Download for Mac.
Step 2: Install
Open the downloaded file and drag Watchman into your Applications folder, then launch it from Applications.
Step 3: Approve the content filter
When macOS asks permission for Watchman's content filter, approve it. If macOS sends you to System Settings, allow it there. This is what lets Watchman filter across your browsers and apps.
Step 4: Sign in and set a PIN
Sign in with your B.O.L.D. account so blocks reach your pack, and set a PIN. Turning the filter off takes the PIN — consider letting your wife or a brother set it.
What your pack is told
When something is blocked, your pack is told you may need support, and sees when and a general category — never the site. If the filter is turned off or uninstalled, they're told. See what your accountability partner sees.
Honest limits
No filter is perfect. If you use other computers, protect those too, and lean on your pack. If the steps on your Mac look different from these, contact us and we'll walk you through it. Read more about Watchman+.
Common questions
How do I block porn on my Mac?
Download Watchman for Mac from boldmen.org/watchman, drag it to Applications, approve the content filter when macOS asks, then sign in with your B.O.L.D. account and set a PIN.
What macOS version does Watchman need?
Watchman for Mac needs macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.
Does my accountability pack get alerts from my Mac?
Yes. Sign in with your B.O.L.D. account and your pack is told when something is blocked or when the filter is turned off, without seeing the site.
Can I turn off Watchman on my Mac without anyone knowing?
No. Turning the filter off takes your PIN, and your pack is told if the filter is turned off or uninstalled.
Does one Watchman+ subscription cover my Mac and my phone?
Yes. One Watchman+ subscription covers every device you sign in on, including iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac.
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