Can I Protect My Own Device With Canopy?

Can I Protect My Own Device With Canopy?

Yes, you can absolutely use Canopy to protect your own device.

However, there is an important difference between:

  • Managing the filter
  • Being protected by the filter

If you install Canopy Shield using one of your profiles from your own management account, you will still be able to change settings or remove protection at any time.

For many users, this is not the desired outcome.

This guide explains the recommended ways to protect your own device properly, while maintaining accountability.

Important: Using Your Own Admin Account

If you:

  • Install Canopy Shield on your device
  • And connect it to your own Canopy management account

Then you will be able to:

  • Change filtering settings
  • Lower protection levels
  • Remove Canopy from the device

This means the protection can be bypassed at any time.

Best Practice: Use an Accountability Partner (Individual Plan)

For individual users, the best experience is to use Canopy’s Individual plan with an Accountability Partner.

How It Works

  • Your device is set up as an Adult user
  • A trusted person is assigned as your Accountability Partner

What You Can Do

  • Use your device normally
  • Increase protection at any time

What Requires Approval

  • Lowering the protection level
  • Allowing restricted content or apps
  • Removing Canopy from your device
To view Individual Plans visit this guide

Alternative Option: Give Full Control to Someone Else

You can also choose to fully transfer control:

  1. Share your account with a trusted person
  2. Ask them to change the password

Important

  • You will no longer have access to manage:
    • Your own device
    • Other family members’ devices


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