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What is DNS-over-HTTPs (DOH)?
DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) is a modern security protocol that encrypts DNS (Domain Name System) queries using the same HTTPS protocol that secures websites. Instead of sending DNS requests in plaintext, DoH wraps them inside standard HTTPS traffic, protecting users from surveillance,… Read more →
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Bulk Upload a Subnet to CleanBrowsing
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… Read more →
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🛑 Safari Private Mode Bypasses CleanBrowsing
Apple introduced a feature in recent iOS versions called Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection. When enabled, this feature allows Safari (especially in Private Browsing mode) to bypass local and network-level DNS settings — including CleanBrowsing filters. This means some websites… Read more →
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How to Make Netflix Kid Friendly
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… Read more →
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Working with Windows Command Prompt and macOS Terminal
When contacting the CleanBrowsing support team, you may be asked to run specific “commands” on your device. These are small text instructions entered into a tool called a command-line interface—available on both Windows and macOS. This guide will walk you… Read more →
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Allow and Disallow Apps Using CleanBrowsing
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… Read more →
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Domains to Block Facebook
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… Read more →
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Domains to Block Instagram
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… Read more →
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How to Control DNS on a Network with IPTables and DNAT
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… Read more →
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Data Retention and Log Management with Trunc
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… Read more →