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Plusnet SafeGuard

Step-by-step guide

Plusnet SafeGuard allows you to restrict access to inappropriate content on certain websites and protect personal information on all your devices that are connected to the Plusnet broadband connection to promote online safety.
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Log in

Step 1 – Go to plus.net

Step 2 – Log in to your Plusnet account with the username and password you created when you signed up for Plusnet – you’ll find it in any email Plusnet has sent you.

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Select 'Broadband' from the top navigation

Then select ‘Safeguard’ from the ‘Help and Settings’ section at the bottom.

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Click the ON/OFF button at the top of the screen to switch on the filter


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Specify the time you want the controls to be active

The filter will only work between these times.

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Click on 'Block Categories'

Then click on ‘block’ to apply the filter category.

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Select 'Block Websites'

This allows you to enter a list of specific sites that you wish to block for website security.

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Select 'Allow Websites'

Now you can enter a list of specific sites that you’d like to allow.

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