Maro Quickstart Guide

Prerequisites

Before deploying Maro, confirm that the technical and user environment meets the following minimum requirements. These ensure smooth browser extension performance, secure deployment, and consistent data visibility across your workforce

1. Supported Browsers

Maro currently supports the latest versions of:

• Google Chrome (v120 or later)

• Microsoft Edge (v120 or later)

⚙️ If your team requires Firefox or Safari, please submit a feature request.

2. Recommended System Specifications

Because Maro runs as a lightweight browser extension performing behavioral telemetry and policy guidance, it benefits from standard modern workstation specs.

• CPU: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better (Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 equivalent or higher)

• RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for users running multiple browser tabs, productivity tools (e.g., Teams, Slack, Notion), or multiple browser profiles.

• Storage: ~500 MB free disk space for browser cache and extension data.
  
  

3. Extension Installation Permissions

There are two pathways to install Maro:

• Self-install rights for browser extensions via Chrome or Microsoft stores

• Central deployment configured via Microsoft Intune

If using Intune, confirm the Maro browser extension is added to the organization’s managed app catalog and targeted to the pilot user group (see next section).

Talk to your Maro account team if you're using a different MDM solution.

4. Deployment Groups and Rollout Cadence

To ensure smooth onboarding, deployments should follow a phased rollout approach:

Each phase should last 3–5 business days before expansion to the next cohort. This cadence ensures issue isolation and controlled feedback.

5. Maro Admin Console Access

Admins can access Maro's web portal at:

• URL: https://app.seekmaro.com

• Login: Google Workspace, Azure AD, Email

Access enables admins to monitor deployment, set policies, observe workforce usage trends, and measure policy efficacy and adherence goals.

Deploying Maro

1. Provisioning Your Organization

Your Maro team will provision your organization in our secure cloud environment.

What we’ll need from you:

• A list of Maro Admins (typically 2–3 people)

• Each admin’s full name and email address

Once we provision your org, admins can sign in and begin using the Maro Admin Console at https://app.seekmaro.com.

2. Deploying the Browser Extension

The Maro browser extension is required to collect behavioral signals and enable in-context guidance for employees. There are 2 deployment options depending on your rollout phase.

Option A: Self-Install (recommended for first deployment group)

Have your employees install Maro via the Chrome Store or the Microsoft Edge Add-Ons marketplace. You can send your own communications, or use a sample email.

Sample Email Instructions

Option A: Self-Install (recommended for first deployment group)

Use this method when expanding to broader employee cohorts through your MDM platform.

Microsoft Intune (example):

1. In Intune Admin Center, navigate to Apps → Windows → Microsoft Edge, version ≥ 120: Extensions.

2. Add the Maro extension via the Microsoft Store or by Extension ID + Update URL.

3. Assign the app to the appropriate user group or organizational unit.

4. Set Installation = Required (force install).

5. Sync and verify the extension appears on pilot devices.
   
   

Step 3: Logging into the Browser Extension

Once the extension is installed:

1. Click the Maro icon in your browser toolbar.

2. Select Sign in with Google or Microsoft and complete your organization’s normal login flow, or 

3. Upon successful sign-in, you’ll see a confirmation message: “Maro is active.”

💡 The extension runs quietly in the background, no additional setup required by end users.

Step 4: Logging into the Admin Console

Maro Admins can access the Admin Console to view insights, policies, and user activity.

To sign in:

1. Visit https://app.seekmaro.com.

2. Click Sign in with Google or Microsoft or use your email and get a one time passcode (OTP) for login.

3. Once inside, verify that your organization name and domains appear correctly under Company Settings → Your Organization.
   
   

Step 5: Watch Your Explore Dashboard Populate 

Once the browser extension is installed and your users begin normal work, Maro will start collecting behavioral signals and generating insights. Within a few hours, you’ll begin to see activity appear in the Explore Dashboard.

What to Expect

• Early data: Initial signals typically appear within the first few hours of regular browser use.

• Full snapshot: Expect a comprehensive view of insights (AI usage, social engineering behaviors, top use cases) after 3-5 days.

• Policy tracking: The dashboard will automatically update with policy adherence, discovered applications, and observed use cases.

Key Indicators to Watch

Tips for Admins

Use this stage to confirm that:

• The number of Active Employees matches your pilot deployment size

• Policy Adherence and Use Case metrics begin to trend upward within the first few days

• No unexpected domains or AI tools appear under Discovered Apps

Once data is visible, your Maro deployment is live and operational. You’re ready to move into understanding Maro’s key concepts and features and exploring how insights, use case detection, and policy guidance come together to shape secure behavior.