Use your Business Account credentials to log in to WithSecure™ Elements Security Center ↗.

Mobile device settings and device management are found under Environment > Devices > Mobile devices in the sidebar.

Add Android devices for management by sending an email invitation to each user. The invitation contains a personalized download link and an activation link for the app.

1. In Elements Security Center, under Environment, select Devices > Mobile devices.
2. Select the three-dots icon next to Devices, then select Add new device.
3. Select the subscription to use and select Next.
4. Follow the steps in the wizard and send an email invitation to one or more users with a download link to the installer.

End users complete the installation on their own Android device. They will receive an email with two links: one to install the app from Google Play Store, and one to activate the license.

1. Open the invitation email on the Android device.
2. Tap the link next to Android. You are redirected to Google Play Store where you can download and install the WithSecure™ Mobile Protection app.
3. After the app has installed, go back to the invitation email and tap Activate for Android to activate the subscription.
4. When prompted, tap Allow to grant the app the permissions it needs. The app requires access to photos, media, and files to scan for harmful items.

After the app is installed and activated, the following protections are available. Network protection must be turned on first — it is required for reputation-based browsing.

Network protection

Network protection evaluates the reputation of URLs before websites are loaded, using WithSecure™ Security Cloud. To turn it on, open the app and on the main view under Network Protection, tap Protection: OFF.

SMS protection

SMS protection scans incoming SMS messages for unsafe links and malicious QR codes. Messages identified as unsafe are moved to the Junk folder automatically. To turn it on, open the app and on the main view under SMS protection, tap Protection: OFF.

Reputation-based browsing

Reputation-based browsing blocks websites that are suspicious or known to be malicious. It works at the network level across all browsers, providing protection regardless of which browser the user chooses.

To turn it on:

1. In the app, tap the menu icon (☰) to open the Menu view.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Turn on Reputation-based browsing.

Once on, you can optionally enable individual blocking categories: harmful sites, suspicious sites, prohibited sites, trackers, and recently created domains.

Malware protection

Elements Mobile Protection for Android can scan your device for viruses and other threats. Automatic scanning is on by default and runs whenever an installed app is updated, the device restarts, or an SD card is mounted. You can also run a manual scan at any time.

Manual scan: On the main view, tap Malware Protection, then tap Start scan. When complete, the app shows files checked, apps checked, and threats detected.

Automatic scan settings: Tap the menu icon (☰), then Settings, and turn on Antivirus. You can also turn on Metered scan to allow scanning on metered network connections — note this may increase data usage.