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This article covers AdGuard for Mac, a multifunctional ad blocker that protects your device at the system level. To see how it works, download the AdGuard app

If AdGuard Protection cannot be enabled for some reason, perform the following steps:

  1. Click the AdGuard icon at the Menu Bar → go to Advanced → Reset settings... → Quit AdGuard...

  2. In the Spotlight Search, type Terminal, enter sudo rm -R /Library/Application\ Support/com.adguard.adguard and execute.

  3. Restart your computer.

  4. Open the Terminal again, type ls -al /Library/StagedExtensions/Library/Application\ Support/com.adguard.adguard/ and execute. You should receive the following: No such file or directory.

  5. Start AdGuard, type in login and password when prompted.