How to Enable Message Filter
Step-by-step guide to activate Montiguard
Follow these simple steps to enable Montiguard's message filter on your iPhone and start blocking spam messages automatically.
Prerequisites
- iPhone running iOS 14 or later
- Montiguard app installed from the App Store
- Active Montiguard subscription (if required for your plan)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open Settings and Scroll to Apps
On your iPhone home screen, tap the Settings app (the gray gear icon).
Navigate to Messages
Scroll down and tap on Messages (the green speech bubble icon).
Access Text Message Filtering
Scroll down to the Unknown & Spam section. If Filter Unknown Senders is off, toggle it on. Then tap on Text Message Filtering.
Select Montiguard
Tap on Montiguard from the list of available filters. When prompted, tap the Use button to confirm.
Verify Setup
You should see a checkmark next to Montiguard, confirming that the setup was successful.
All Done!
Montiguard is now active and will automatically filter spam messages. Filtered messages will appear in a separate "Junk" tab in your Messages app.
Troubleshooting
Montiguard doesn't appear in the filter list
If Montiguard is not showing up, make sure you have:
- Installed the Montiguard app from the App Store
- Opened the app at least once
- Restarted your iPhone after installation
Messages are still not being filtered
If messages aren't being filtered correctly, try these steps:
- Verify that Montiguard is selected in Text Message Filtering settings
- Check that you see the checkmark next to Montiguard
- Open the Montiguard app to ensure your subscription is active
- Restart the Messages app or your iPhone
Need More Help?
If you're still experiencing issues, please contact our support team at support@montiguard.com or visit our FAQ page.