Once you download GuardedID® a “G” appears in the Dock. Four variations explain when GuardedID® or Apple is protecting you as you type on the keyboard: a red exclamation point (!), a green dot (.), a red dot (.), and a green dot (.) with a white dash. (See other Knowledge Base articles for explanations of each.)
A red dot means GuardedID® is disabled temporarily by you. You can easily enable GuardedID® through the “G” icon in the Dock, or in the Menu on top by clicking on “Enable” in either location.