Now in beta
How to Block Porn on Windows
Watchman+ for Windows is in an invite-only beta. Here is what it does and how to ask for a place.
Where things stand
Watchman+ is available today on iPhone, iPad and Android, and on Mac. The Windows version is in an invite-only beta while we finish it. If your Windows PC is where you struggle most, tell us and ask to join the beta — and in the meantime, keep that computer in an open room and tell your pack it isn't covered yet.
What Watchman for Windows does
- Filters explicit sites for the whole computer, with SafeSearch at the level you choose.
- Turns off the encrypted-DNS setting in Chrome, Edge, Brave and Opera so they can't route around the filter, and keeps your network settings from being changed.
- Tells your pack if the filter is stopped, uninstalled, tampered with, or if SafeSearch is lowered.
How beta setup works
- Download the installer you receive with your invitation and run it. If Windows SmartScreen appears, choose More info → Run anyway, then Yes at the administrator prompt.
- Sign in with your B.O.L.D. account (email and password).
- Create a 6-digit passcode. Turning protection off takes it — consider letting your wife or a brother set it.
- Choose your Safe Search level, review your settings, and Confirm.
The Watchman icon appears in your system tray when protection is running.
What your pack is told
When protection is stopped or weakened, your pack is told. They never see the sites you visit. See what your accountability partner sees.
Until Windows is ready
Protect your phone first with iPhone or Android — for most men, that's where the battle is. Read more about Watchman+.
Common questions
Does Watchman work on Windows?
Watchman+ for Windows is in an invite-only beta. Contact B.O.L.D. at boldmen.org/contact to ask to join. It is available now on iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac.
What does Watchman for Windows block?
It filters explicit sites for the whole computer with SafeSearch, turns off encrypted DNS in major browsers so they can't route around the filter, and alerts your pack if protection is stopped, uninstalled, tampered with or weakened.
Can I stop Watchman on Windows without my pack knowing?
No. Turning protection off takes your passcode, and your pack is told when protection is stopped or weakened.
How do I join the Watchman for Windows beta?
Contact B.O.L.D. at boldmen.org/contact and ask to join the Windows beta. You will need a B.O.L.D. account with Watchman+.
What should I do until Windows is supported?
Protect your phone first with Watchman+ on iPhone or Android, keep your computer in an open room, and tell your pack that it is not covered yet.
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