Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you connect your website.
No — traffic inspection happens in milliseconds at the edge, and static assets can be cached along the way, which often makes sites feel faster, not slower.
No code changes are required. GuardMyWeb works as a reverse proxy in front of your existing site — your hosting, code and design stay exactly as they are.
Yes. Because protection happens before traffic reaches your server, GuardMyWeb works with any platform — WordPress, Shopify, custom-built sites, and more.
GuardMyWeb is designed so admins are never permanently locked out — account recovery and 2FA backup options are always available.
Yes, manual IP blocking and unblocking is available from the dashboard at any time, alongside all the automatic protection rules.
Yes. GuardMyWeb is operated in the UK and processes visitor data — IP addresses, request logs, device information — in line with UK GDPR requirements.
Yes, all plans can be cancelled at any time with no long-term contract.