Follow these instructions to get started with Scour.

Scour iOS app

  1. Download and open the Scour app
  2. Enter your license Key
  3. Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions.
  4. Enable Scour AdBlock extension
  5. Enable Scour SafeClick extension
  6. Enable Scour Web extension
    • Permissions for YouTube.com should be set to Allow
    • Permissions for Other Websites should be set to Allow
  7. Return to the Scour app.
Install on iOS

Desktop (Chrome Extension)

  1. Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm the installation
  2. Click the extension icon in your tool bar [ ] and pin Scour to your browser
  3. Click on Scour extension and enter your license key to activate Scour services
  4. Follow the instructions for setting up IdentityProtect, if applicable
Install on Chrome

Scour Android App

Install Scour APK

  1. Download the APK for Scour
  2. Find the downloaded APK in your Downloads folder or notification panel
  3. Tap the APK file to begin installation
  4. You may see the following message: "For your security, your phone is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source" This is a standard message.
  5. Tap Settings > Toggle "Allow from this source" to ON
  6. Press Back to return to the installation screen

Installation Process

  1. You may see: "Blocked by Play Protect" or "This app may be harmful"
  2. To continue with the Scour install, select the option available on your device
    1. Option 1: Tap "Install anyway" (on some devices)
    2. Option 2: Tap "Details" > "Install anyway" (on most devices)
    3. Option 3 Go to Play Store > Profile icon > Play Protect > Settings
      • Turn OFF "Scan apps with Play Protect"
  3. Tap Install on the APK screen
  4. Once installed, tap Open to launch the app
  5. For security, consider turning OFF "Allow from this source" when finished
Install on Android

Need Help?

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