What if my user account has a password? Will HiddenApp still work?
Yes, please follow the following steps to create a honeypot account: Create an accessible user account An accessible user account will allow other people to use your Mac temporarily without knowing...
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updated 5 months ago
Tracking Data Storage and Retention
Personal and Family Accounts HiddenApp's policy for tracking data storage and retention is as follows: iSight Image retained for 30 days and a maximum of 5040 records per device Screenshot retained...
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updated 5 months ago
Can I delete the information HiddenApp has collected?
If you wish to delete all or some of the data HiddenApp has collected, please follow these steps: 1. Go to dashboard 2. Click the device you wish to delete data from 3. Click on settings 4. Click...
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updated about 15 hours ago
Why does the installer say my computer doesn’t have a valid serial number?
HiddenApp requires a valid Apple serial number. Follow these instructions to check that your computer has a valid serial number: Click on the Apple menu icon on the top left of your screen Choose...
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updated 5 months ago
Does HiddenApp collect information when my computer has not been stolen?
No. HiddenApp will not collect any information whatsoever from your computer until you notify us it's missing by setting it to Missing in your Devices Dashboard.
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updated 5 months ago
How can I prevent the thief from wiping my computer and reinstalling macOS?
We strongly suggest all HiddenApp users set up a Firmware Password to prevent a clean installation of macOS. You can find instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-ph/HT204455
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updated 5 months ago
Does HiddenApp work in my country?
Yes, HiddenApp works all over the world.
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updated 2 months ago
Can HiddenApp be uninstalled by a thief?
No, HiddenApp can only be uninstalled if you have the administrator password for the stolen Mac, iPad or iPhone.
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updated 7 days ago
Does HiddenApp tie up resources on my computer?
No. HiddenApp is extremely lightweight and uses barely any of your system resources.
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updated 2 months ago
Does HiddenApp work with Little Snitch?
Yes, change the status of your computer to Missing in your Devices Dashboard and when HiddenApp tries to connect to hiddenapp.com Little Snitch will ask you what to do. Select “Allow connections...
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updated 2 months ago
I’ve sold my computer, how do I remove the serial from my account?
If you no longer have access to a device and wish to remove it from your dashboard it is possible to delete it. To do so you can follow our How to Delete a Device article.
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updated 2 months ago
I’ve bought a new Mac, can I change my serial number?
Yes. Remove the old device from your Devices Dashboard, and run the installer on the new computer to register it with your account.
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updated 5 months ago
Why do I get an error message when running the installer?
Do the following: Delete the device from the Devices Dashboard To Uninstall: https://help.hiddenapp.com/article/7-how-to-uninstall Uninstall the app by following the instructions here: Download...
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updated 5 months ago
Can HiddenApp help recover my computer if it has already been stolen?
No, HiddenApp must be installed before the computer is stolen. Prevent yourself against future device theft with HiddenApp. Click the link to below to see all the features we implement to help...
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updated 2 months ago
Does the green light always come on when HiddenApp takes a picture?
Yes. The light is hard-wired to the camera, it's the device manufacturers privacy feature. Unfortunately, it's not possible for us to disable it.
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updated 2 months ago
Is it possible to remove the app icon on iOS?
No. iOS does not allow an application to hide its icon. We suggest users move the HiddenApp icon into a subfolder (unrelated to security) to make the app less visible. We also suggest setting up...
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updated 5 months ago
Why Isn’t the Webcam/iPhone Camera Taking Photos?
If you are testing HiddenApp on your iOS device: iOS applications are not allowed to make use of the front facing camera unless the application is in the 'foreground'. This means HiddenApp for iOS...
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updated 7 days ago
How can I update my payment / credit card information?
To update your payment information please do the following: 1. Click on account 2. Click on update payment method located in the bottom left 3. Select your desired payment method, enter your...
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updated about 2 months ago
How does key logging work?
Key logging is a Mac only feature (i.e. it doesn't work on iOS due to iOS development constraints) that allows you to track the keystrokes of anyone in possession of your laptop whilst tracking is...
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updated 7 days ago
Why am I not seeing a map / location data?
This suggests you haven't enabled location services for HiddenApp on your device. For macOS please navigate to: 1. System Preferences 2. Security and Privacy 3. Privacy 4. Location Services 5....
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updated 5 months ago
Why do I keep getting alarms from HiddenApp on my iOS device?
This suggests that you've left your iOS device listed as 'Missing' in your Devices Dashboard. You can head over to our article describing how Hidden for iOS tracks location HERE. Setting your...
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updated 3 months ago
Why does the Dashboard show a different serial number for my iPhone and iPad?
Apple prohibits app developers like HiddenApp to collect and store serial numbers of iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad. As a workaround, HiddenApp generates a random string of letters and numbers...
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updated about 2 months ago
Does HiddenApp work on Linux computers?
At this time, only Windows 10, macOS and IOS are supported. We are launching our app soon for Android, however, no plans are currently underway for Linux support.
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updated 2 months ago
Login button missing in the iPhone or iPad App
If you're having issues seeing the "Already have an account" button in your IOS device, please follow these steps to resolve it. 1. Tap settings 2. Tap Display & Brightness 3. Under "Display Zoom"...
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updated 7 days ago
How can I reset / restore my hiddenapp.com password?
On occasions we misplace passwords and a reset might be necessary, if that is the case, please follow these steps: 1. Click on Forgot password or follow the link HERE 2. Enter your account's email...
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updated about 2 months ago
Does installing HiddenApp affect my PC’s Warranty?
No. Installing HiddenApp has absolutely no effect on your warranty.
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updated 2 months ago
Why is Geofencing not working?
Please check the following: • Geofence is enabled, as seen in the image below. (For further instructions on how to enable Geofence, please click HERE ) • Your device may not have connected to a...
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