DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol designed to increase privacy and security while browsing the internet. Traditionally, when you type a website address into your browser, your device queries a DNS (Domain Name System) server to translate that address into an IP address. This process is typically unencrypted, which…
The easiest way to bulk upload a subnet to CleanBrowsing is to use our API. You want to use the Network/Add action: To help automate this, you can use Python (Python3) if on a MacOS. Upload /24 Using the CleanBrowsing API Here is what you would do to upload a…
Apple introduced a feature with its latest iOS builds that introduces a new feature for Safari, it’s called “Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection“. These new feature will bypass any network or local configurations. To ensure your filtering works as it should, please disable it. Navigate to Settings > Safari >…
Platforms like Netflix are closed-platforms. This means that it’s impossible for content filtering services like CleanBrowsing to filter its content. To do this, they would have to do something similar to Google and their Safe Search that would allow a network provider to enforce a “safe search” like experience. Until…
“Command Prompt” and “Terminal” are text-based interfaces on computers that allow users to interact with the operating system by entering commands. There are going to be instances when the CleanBrowsing support team will ask that you run “commands” for them. How you run the commands will be dictated by the…
Every paid dashboard offers its user the ability to easily tune a network to a desired end state. What CleanBrowsing offers is a foundation to build the desired family friendly network. CleanBrowsing, like most other networking tunes, may require some tuning. This is especially true when it comes to apps,…
If you manage a network at home, or an office, you might want to take control of what is happening on your network. There are different solutions available, but one of the most effective options is to leverage the Domain Name System (DNS). Because of how DNS works, you don’t…
If you manage a network at home, or an office, you might want to take control of what is happening on your network. There are different solutions available, but one of the most effective options is to leverage the Domain Name System (DNS). Because of how DNS works, you don’t…
Most routers allow you to define the DNS server to be used by all devices on your network via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). That’s what makes it possible to use the CleanBrowsing content filtering service to protect all devices on the network. While effective, there are instances where a…
CleanBrowsing has partnered with Trunc to offer easy, affordable, log management and retention of DNS traffic. This integration is available to all CleanBrowsing customers, and requires a separate Trunc account. Configure CleanBrowsing with Trunc Configuration of Trunc with CleanBrowsing occurs in the CleanBrowsing Data Retention panel. Here you will see…