Mobile Device Setup Guides

Step-by-step guides to configure CleanBrowsing DNS filtering on iOS, Android, and other mobile devices.

Configure DNS filtering on your iPhone or iPad. Covers both the CleanBrowsing app and manual DNS configuration via Wi-Fi settings.

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Configure DNS filtering on Android devices running Android 9 and later using the CleanBrowsing app or Private DNS settings.

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Setup CleanBrowsing on Android (Older than 9)

Configure DNS filtering on Android devices running versions older than Android 9 using the CleanBrowsing app or manual Wi-Fi DNS settings.

Setup Private DNS on Android 9+

Configure DNS over TLS (Private DNS) on Android 9 and later for encrypted DNS filtering without any app required.

Stop Changes on iOS & Android Devices

Prevent users from changing DNS settings on mobile devices using Screen Time restrictions on iOS and parental controls on Android.

Disable Restricted Settings on Android

Fix the "Restricted setting" error on Android 13+ when installing DNS filtering apps from third-party sources.

Configure Apple Devices in Supervised Mode

Use Apple Configurator 2 to put iOS devices into Supervised Mode for deeper control and deploy a non-removable CleanBrowsing DNS profile.

Need help with your mobile device?

Our support team can help you configure CleanBrowsing on any mobile device.

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