Step 1
Choose your device(s)
Choose the device(s) you want to be protected. Locate the Network Settings page where the DNS servers are configured (also known as Nameservers). It is generally under Network, Connection, WAN or Wifi settings.
In case you need more details, we have step-by-step guides for the following devices (we include Apps for some of them to simplify your life): Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Android. We also have Guides for a number of different configurations, routers and devices.
Step 2
Change the DNS settings
We offer 3 free filters (Security, Adult and Family), each one with a different level of control. The Family Filter is more strict and ideal for kids (under 13) devices. If you are an adult, the Adult filter only blocks explicit sites, so might be ideal for you. More details of our filters is available on our DNS Filters page. Users on our paid plans have a dedicated DNS IP address assigned, so look into your account for them.
Once you decide the type of filter you want to use, look for the DNS (or Network) settings, and change the DNS server to the IP address that matches your filter. For our Family Filter, for example, you need to use 185.228.168.168 (or 185.228.169.168).
Step 3
Finished!
That's actually it. If you want to get your whole house protected, you can configure your home router to use the same DNS server provided on step #2.
If you have any questions, please engage with our Free community forum. You can also send us an email at support@cleanbrowsing.org.
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