How to Install & Set Up Web Sage via Bitdefender App (Windows)

5. After clicking Install, the Bitdefender Web Sage page will open in Google Chrome. Click Add to Chrome.

6. When Chrome displays the permissions that Bitdefender Web Sage needs, click Add extension.

7. Click the extensions button (puzzle-piece icon) to the right of the address bar. In the extensions list, click the pin next to Bitdefender Web Sage so its icon remains visible on the toolbar.

8. Click the Bitdefender Web Sage icon near the address bar. Web Sage opens in the Google Chrome sidebar.

9. Under Set up Security Advisor, choose how much Web Sage can do on its own, then click Save and continue.

• Automatic protection – handles threats automatically and acts when it finds one, without interrupting you.
• Guided protection – checks everything, then asks you before taking action.

ⓘ Note: You can change the protection mode later under Settings → Security Advisor → Autonomy.

10. Click Done after Web Sage completes the first scan.

The scan checks bookmarks, browsing history, and website permissions; compares them with known threats; and reviews risky access such as notifications, microphone, camera, and location. When the scan finishes, Web Sage displays a summary and opens its main dashboard.

5. After clicking Install, the Bitdefender Web Sage page will open in Microsoft Edge. Click Get.

6. When Edge displays the permissions requested by Bitdefender Web Sage, click Add extension. Edge confirms that Bitdefender Web Sage is installed.

7. Click the extensions button (puzzle-piece icon) to the right of the address bar. In the extensions list, click the pin next to Bitdefender Web Sage so its icon remains visible on the toolbar.

8. Click the Bitdefender Web Sage icon near the address bar. Web Sage opens in the Google Chrome sidebar.

9. Under Set up Security Advisor, choose how much Web Sage can do on its own, then click Save and continue.

• Automatic protection – handles threats automatically and acts when it finds one, without interrupting you.
• Guided protection – checks everything, then asks you before taking action.

ⓘ Note: You can change the protection mode later under Settings → Security Advisor → Autonomy.

10. Click Done after Web Sage completes the first scan.

The scan checks bookmarks, browsing history, and website permissions; compares them with known threats; and reviews risky access such as notifications, microphone, camera, and location. When the scan finishes, Web Sage displays a summary and opens its main dashboard.