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How it works

Prey Overview

Silent but deadly

Basically you install a tiny agent in your PC or phone, which silently waits for a remote signal to wake up and work its magic.

This signal is sent either from the Internet or through an SMS message, and allows you to gather information regarding the device's location, hardware and network status, and optionally trigger specific actions on it. Next

Prey Reports

Recover what is rightfully yours

You can quickly find out where your computer is located, who's using it, and what he's doing on it thanks to Prey's powerful reports system.

By marking your device as missing, Prey will gather all the evidence you request and send it either to your Control Panel account or directly to your mailbox, depending on the reporting method you choose. Next

Prey Actions

With the push of a button

Besides gathering information, you can also trigger actions remotely such as sounding a loud alarm or showing a message which will appear onscreen – just in case you want the guy to know he's being chased at.

You can also wipe your stored passwords for security, or even lock down your PC to prevent access. In other words, you're in control. Next

There's two ways in which you can send Prey the activation signal and get the reports.

Prey Control Panel

1. Prey + Control Panel

Recommended for most users. You monitor your devices on Prey's web Control Panel, where you can watch new reports arrive and manage specific settings, such as changing the frequency for reports and actions. You can add up to three devices for free, and can optionally upgrade to a Pro Account in case you wish to bypass this limit.

Prey Standalone

2. Prey Standalone

For advanced users who wish more control. In this case, reports fly directly to your inbox but you need to set up your SMTP settings, and more importantly, you must generate a valid web URL which will trigger Prey to wake up when deleted -- otherwise Prey will keep sending reports on each interval! (For more information please check our FAQ).

Key features

  • Geo location aware

    100% geolocation aware

    Prey uses either the device's GPS or the nearest WiFi hotspots to triangulate and grab a fix on its location. It's shockingly accurate.

  • Wifi autoconnect

    Wifi autoconnect

    If enabled, Prey will attempt to hook onto to the nearest open WiFi hotspot when no Internet connection is found.

  • Light as a feather

    Light as a feather

    Prey has very few dependencies and doesn't even leave a memory footprint until activated. We care as much as you do.

  • Prey webcam module

    Know your enemy

    Take a picture of the thief with your laptop's webcam so you know what he looks like and where he's hiding. Powerful evidence.

  • Prey screenshot feature

    Watch their movements

    Grab a screenshot of the active session -- if you're lucky you may catch the guy logged into his email or Facebook account!

  • Prey Secure module

    Keep your data safe

    Hide your Outlook or Thunderbird data and optionally remove your stored passwords, so no one will be able to look into your stuff.

  • Prey Lock module

    No unauthorized access

    Fully lock down your PC, making it unusable unless a specific password is entered. The guy won't be able to do a thing!

  • Prey hardware scan

    Scan your hardware

    Get a complete list of your PC's CPU, motherboard, RAM, and BIOS information. Works great when used with Active Mode.

  • Prey Auto update

    Full auto updater

    Prey can check its current version and automagically fetch and update itself, so you don't need to manually reinstall each time.

Pro plans have arrived! Upgrade now and unlock new features
and the ability to track large numbers of devices.

Prey - Laptop Tracker Enabled

Well done!

Thanks for downloading Prey. You'll find it in your Downloads folder.

Please make sure you set up your reporting method when installing Prey. If you have any questions please check our FAQ an additionally our troubleshooting guide, in case you're having problems.

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