Find out how you can better protect your privacy and your devices with AT&T ActiveArmor® advanced. The subscription is $7 per month, auto-renews, and bills monthly unless cancelled.

Calls & Device

Calls

  • Caller ID identifies your incoming calls by name and location, when available.
  • Reverse Number Lookup allows you to enter a U.S. number to get caller details. You’re limited to 200 queries within a 24-hour period.

Device (Android only)

Privacy Advisor for Android

Use the Privacy Advisor dashboard to see which apps have access to your personal info such as location, camera, microphone, contacts, and more.

Device Theft Alerts for Android

Receive an email when one or more of the following actions have been taken on your phone:

  • Airplane Mode turned on
  • SIM card removed or replaced
  • Phone has been turned off
  • Multiple failed PIN or passcode attempts
  • ActiveArmor app uninstalled

To receive alerts:

  1. Enter a valid email address during app setup or anytime in the app in Theft Alerts.
  2. Make sure your phone has a screen lock such as a PIN, pattern, or password.
  3. Grant app permissions so ActiveArmor can access system info.

You will need to grant location and camera permission to locate the last known location of your phone and to use the camera to take a forward-facing picture at the location.

Customize and test alerts

Choose which alerts you want to receive:

  1. Open the ActiveArmor app.
  2. Go to Device Theft Alerts.
  3. Toggle the alerts you want on or off.

To test alerts, tap Send me a sample alert. You’ll get an email with your phone's location and photo.

Finance & Internet

Finance

Set up Financial Monitoring

Use financial monitoring alerts to get notified of changes to your credit profile. This can include new inquiries, account updates, and payday loans.

When prompted, turn alerts ON to be notified when a change is detected.

Credit Profile

To set up your Credit Profile, enter your personal details. You may be asked questions to confirm your identity. Your information is only used to verify you and get your credit data, and it stays private.

After setup and verification, you can choose what personal info you want monitored on the dark web.

Payday loans

A payday loan is a short‑term, high‑interest loan meant to cover cash needs until your next paycheck. Stay informed about loans taken out that may be tied to your identity details.

An alert will show the lenders’ name, merchant details, and loan status. If the activity isn’t yours, follow the app steps and then choose to keep or delete the alert.

Internet

You can enable network protection options to minimize your risk of a digital breach on your phone. From the app home screen, tap Internet.

Wi-Fi Security

Make sure you enable Wi-Fi® security to get alerts when a threat is detected on a Wi-Fi network you joined.

  • Turn Auto-connect VPN ON to encrypt your data when you connect to public Wi-Fi or another unsecured network. A VPN is your own virtual private network and helps protect your personal info. If you have another VPN running, the auto-connect won’t work.
  • Turn Wi-Fi alerts ON to let you know whether you’re at risk or safe on public Wi-Fi.

Safe Browsing

Safe Browsing can warn you when you're about to visit a potentially unsafe website on a mobile browser on your smartphone. With Safe Browsing turned on, ActiveArmor will anonymously check websites you visit to make sure you’re safe and your data is never shared or saved. To use Safe Browsing:

Turn ON Safe Browsing in the ActiveArmor app. FYI: Safe Browsing may pause if another VPN or DNS profile is active on your device. You can check your device settings and the ActiveArmor app status to restart protection.1, 2

Safe Shopping and Safe Banking

Safe Shopping & Banking warns you about risky sites, shows safety ratings, and blocks harmful sites. No tool can detect every threat, but this feature greatly reduces the risk of unsafe browsing. Use the icons to determine safety risk:

  • Green Checkmark: The site is safe.
  • Red Stop Icon: The site may be dangerous.
  • Blue Shield Icon: ActiveArmor is protecting your browsing.

Important: Accessibility permissions must be turned on to protect you. It doesn’t collect information about your browsing activity.

Review AT&T’s Privacy Notice to understand how we use your information and keep it safe.

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ID & Passwords

You have to set up a Master Password to use Identity Monitoring or Social Media Identity Protection. Once you set it up, link your Master Password to your phone’s biometrics for easier access.

Identity Monitoring

Identity Monitoring scans the dark web and alerts you if your info is found. All information entered will be encrypted and safely stored in your digital vault.

You can have these monitored on your behalf:

  1. Financial accounts: bank accounts (5), credit/debit cards (5)
  2. Personal information: name, address (3), email (10), phone number (3)

ID documents: Social Security number, driver's license, passport, health insurance numbers (2) Social Media Identity Protection

Social Media Identity (ID) Protection,2, 3 10 scans social media feeds. It will alert you if it finds personal data or potentially offensive posts. It’s easy to add an account.

  1. Tap the Identities tab to access Social Media ID Protection.
  2. Select + for the social media account you want to add.
  3. Follow the prompts and choose Continue.

$1M Identity Theft Insurance

Protect your identity with up to $1 million in coverage. Here’s how to set up:

  1. Open the AT&T ActiveArmor app and tap ID & Passwords.
  2. Select ID Restoration Support, then $1M Identity Theft Insurance.
  3. Tap Set up your policy.
  4. Review the Summary of Benefits to understand coverage details, exclusions, and limitations. This ensures you know what is covered. The document will open in the phone’s default PDF viewer app.Enter the required Personal Information to sign up.
  5. Tap Submit to complete the enrollment. You’ll see a confirmation message and policy details, if everything succeeds. If it doesn’t, select Call now in the app or contact our experts at 833.543.2795.

Use the Call now button to reach restoration specialists for claim support. Important: Coverage allows one claim every 12 months, with a maximum payment of $1 million per claim. The insurance is administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (Assurant®). Coverage specifics may vary by jurisdiction.

Lost Wallet Recovery

If you lose your wallet, contact us as soon as possible. A U.S.-based specialist will help you:

  • Cancel credit / debit cards
  • Replace driver’s licenses and ID cards
  • Replace checkbook contents
  • Restore other sensitive financial items

Good to know: Services don’t include replacing loyalty or membership cards or other cash alternatives.

ID Restoration Service

If you think you’re a victim of identity theft, a U.S.-based specialist can help with:

  • Filing an Identity Theft Affidavit with the IRS
  • Filing dispute letters with creditors
  • Working with credit bureaus and other agencies to mitigate damage as needed

Select Call now in the app or dial 833.543.2795 to reach a U.S.-based identity restoration specialist. The service center is open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Important: ID restoration services don’t include monetary compensation and aren’t guaranteed.

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Last updated: February 18, 2026

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