> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> The GoGuardian App installs Admin, Beacon, and Teacher on managed Windows, iPad, and Mac devices, filtering internet traffic locally through SSL inspection.

The GoGuardian App installs GoGuardian Admin, GoGuardian Beacon, and GoGuardian Teacher on managed devices. It filters internet traffic locally using SSL decryption, applying GoGuardian Admin policy rules without requiring a Chrome browser or extension.

## Learn How The GoGuardian App Works

The GoGuardian App runs as a native application on managed Windows, iPad, and Mac devices. Once installed, it locally proxies internet traffic using SSL decryption. The app inspects and filters requests based on the organization's GoGuardian Admin filtering policies.

This approach extends GoGuardian Admin filtering, Beacon student safety features, and Teacher classroom management to devices running Windows 10 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, and macOS 14 or later — without requiring the GoGuardian Chrome extension or a Chromebook.

## Choose When to Use The GoGuardian App

Use The GoGuardian App when your school or district manages:

* **Windows devices** through Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, or PDQ Deploy
* **iPads** enrolled in a supported MDM platform
* **Mac devices** enrolled in a supported MDM platform

If student devices are Chromebooks managed through Google Admin Console, use the GoGuardian Chrome extension instead. See [GoGuardian Extensions](/products/admin/install-extensions).

<Note>
  Devices must be enrolled in a supported MDM platform before deploying The GoGuardian App. The app is deployed by the MDM — it cannot be installed manually by students or teachers.
</Note>

## Review Supported Platforms

The GoGuardian App supports the following operating systems, MDM platforms, and processor architectures.

| Operating System | Supported Versions   | Supported MDMs                                                                          | Processor                                    |
| ---------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Windows          | Windows 10 and later | Active Directory, Intune, and PDQ Deploy                                                | x86 64-bit, including Arm with x86 emulation |
| iPadOS           | 17 and later         | Addigy, FileWave, Intune, Iru, Jamf Pro, Jamf School, Meraki, Mosyle, and Workspace ONE | Arm                                          |
| macOS            | 14 and later         | FileWave, Intune, Iru, Jamf Pro, Jamf School, Meraki, and Mosyle                        | Intel and Arm (Universal build)              |

Once you've confirmed your devices and MDM are supported, review the platform-specific guide for your deployment.

## Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="GoGuardian App for iPad" href="/products/gg-app/ipad">
    Review platform-specific features and limitations for iPad deployments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GoGuardian App for Windows" href="/products/gg-app/windows">
    Review platform-specific features and UX differences for Windows deployments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GoGuardian Extensions" href="/products/admin/install-extensions">
    Install the GoGuardian Chrome extension on Chromebook devices.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>