• How to disable YouTube on a Nintento Switch: Add a Custom CleanBrowsing DNS

    If your kids are into gaming like ours, then you are undoubtedly familiar with Nintendo’s Switch gaming device.  Like all the other gaming devices, this system introduces an unfettered gateway to the web. Kids can easily access all forms of content, including YouTube. Some families prefer to disable YouTube on their…

  • Make DNS Changes on Nintendo Switch

    These instructions will provide guidance on how to configure CleanBrowsing on your Nintendo Switch device, specifically using images from the Nintendo Switch. You can find the user guide for this device here: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22496/~/nintendo-switch-manuals Step 1: Navigate to System Settings First you need to find your way to the system settings. It…

  • Make DNS Changes on xBox, Playstation and Wii U

    Adding CleanBrowsing to XBox, Playstation, and Wii U. Playstation 4: From the PS4 Menu, scroll right to Settings > Network > Set Up Internet Connection > Select either Wi-Fi or LAN cable (Wired) The CleanBrowsing Family IP’s are: Note: If you have a paid plan use the DNS IPs provided in your account. Next…

  • Disable AVAST Real Site Protection

    There is a known issue between the AVAST real site protection feature and CleanBrowsing. You will need to choose which one you prefer to use. AVAST and CleanBrowsing can exist, but you can’t have two platforms doing the same DNS based content filtering. Why The Conflict Exists Every time you enter the…

  • Disable Content Filtering on Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro (UDMPRO) Controller 6.0.+

    The latest Ubiquiti controller (version 6.0.43) has made UI changes that makes it easier to take advantage of their built in content filtering options. In the process, it will change the workflow if you’re trying to leverage your custom content filtering options. Only disable this feature if you are trying…

  • T-Mobile Home Internet CGNAT

    If you’re using T-Mobile Home Internet, you may encounter issues with encrypted DNS, specifically DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH). T-Mobile appears to be actively blocking DoH traffic, which affects the functionality of all our apps that rely on this protocol. When this happens, your device may lose internet access while the app is…

  • Disable AVAST Network Inspector

    There is a known issue between the AVAST network inspector and CleanBrowsing. You will need to choose which one you prefer to use. AVAST and CleanBrowsing can exist, but you can’t have two platforms doing the same DNS based content filtering. Why The Conflict Exists Every time you enter the URL (address)…

  • Domains to Allow for Microsoft

    The Microsoft service makes use of different domains to perform it’s job. This means that depending on your configuration, you might experience issues using the platform. Because of the platform size, and breadth of products, it can sometimes be very infuriating. To help, this guide will list some of the…

  • Domains to Allow for Disney Plus

    The Disney + service makes use of different domains to perform it’s job. This means that depending on your configuration, you might experience issues streaming the service  if you don’t account for all the domains. Application Category Disney + Video Streaming Whitelisting Disney Plus There are two ways to whitelist…

  • Configure DNS Filtering on Linux with CleanBrowsing

    Activating CleanBrowsing on your Linux is pretty simple. Our instructions here cover all distributions, including Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, etc. Tech talk: CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based filter that prevents adult content from being loaded. It doesn’t require any software installation and can be easily enabled anywhere by switching your DNS servers to…