# More # SafeDNS Global Anycast Network SafeDNS Global Anycast Network consists of servers located throughout the world to ensure a fast and reliable DNS resolving from any point worldwide. [![image-1717662519283.png](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-06/scaled-1680-/ISB820buNVu7AMsl-image-1717662519283.png)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-06/ISB820buNVu7AMsl-image-1717662519283.png) # List of SafeDNS Categories
IDCategoryDescription
2Unknown SitesAll uncategorized websites. Most of them are technical domains that are parts of many websites. They are not categorized intentionally in some cases. We generally recommend blocking Unknown websites only when you need access to certain websites.
3Malware Sites spreading malware
4Phishing & Typosquatting Sites deceiving internet users (e.g. fake pages, scams, fraud)
5Online AdsAdvertising systems and banner networks
6DrugsSites advertising or selling drugs
7TastelessSites containing excessive amounts of tasteless language or unmoderated forums
8Academic FraudSites with plagiarism, academic fraud, etc.
9Parked DomainsSites without any content that are temporarily placed at the domain registrar; are often used for virus propagation
10Hate & DiscriminationSites spreading the propaganda of aggression, racism, terrorism
11VPN, Proxies & AnonymizersSites containing ways to bypass content filters
12Botnets & C2C Infected devices, networks and malicious websites
13Adult SitesAdult content, mostly about sex but without pornography
14Alcohol & TobaccoSites selling or containing information about alcohol and tobacco
15DatingDating websites
16Pornography & SexualitySites containing pornography in any form
17AstrologyOccult and astrology sites
18GamblingCasinos, lotteries, and other gambling systems
19Child Sexual Abuse (IWF)Sites containing child sexual abuse images, criminally obscene adult and child sexual abuse content from a list compiled by Internet Watch Foundation/IWF (UK)
20Torrents & P2PTorrent trackers and peer-to-peer networks
21File StorageFile-sharing sites, file archives
22Movies & VideoOnline movies and videos
23Music & RadioInternet radio and music archives
24Photo SharingArchives of photos, photo galleries
26Chats & MessengersOnline chats and instant messengers, messaging systems servers
27ForumsWeb forums
28GamesComputer and videogames websites
29Social NetworksSocial networking services (e.g. Facebook)
30EntertainmentEntertainment portals; cafes and restaurants; sites with information about leisure
31German Youth ProtectionSites considered unsafe by the Federal Department for media harmful to young persons (BPjM, Germany)
32AutomotiveSites about cars and other types of transport
33BlogsSystems of mass hosting, personal websites, blogs
34Corporate SitesSites of commercial organizations
35E-commerceOnline shops
36EducationWebsites of educational institutions, educational portals
37FinancesSites of banks and other financial institutions
38GovernmentOfficial government sites
39Health & FitnessSites of hospitals, medical centers, and health care organizations; health portals
40HumorHumorous and entertaining sites, often tasteless
41Jobs & CareerJob portals
42WeaponsWebsites about weapons and army
43Politics, Society, and LawPolitical news; political parties and organizations; legal organizations; laws
44News & MediaNews agencies, media sites
45Non-profitSites of non-profit organizations
46PortalsCommon portals
47ReligiousSites of religious and anti-religious organizations
48Search EnginesGoogle, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.
49Computers & InternetSites about IT, software, internet, and computers
50SportsSites about sports or sports organizations
51Science & TechnologyScientific organizations sites; science news
52TravelSites about tourism and travel
53Home & FamilySites about home, family, and hobbies
54ShoppingSites with shopping unrelated to online stores
55ArtsMuseums, art portals, and galleries
56WebmailWebmail systems
57Real EstateSites with information about sales and purchases of the real estate
58ClassifiedsClassifieds
59BusinessSites about businesses and economics
60KidsSites for children
63Trackers & AnalyticsWeb analytics systems, including user tracking
65Child Sexual Abuse (Arachnid)Sites containing child sexual abuse material from a list compiled by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CAN) as part of its Project Arachnid
66CryptojackingSites illegally mining cryptocurrencies
67Online LibrariesSites of online libraries
70DGA DGAs are algorithms detected in various malware families, which are used to periodically generate a large number of domain names that can be used as a default with their management and control servers.
71RansomwareSites spreading ransomware
72Generative AISites of well-known AI services, chatbots, and text/picture generators
100Contentless DomainsThese sites may lack any meaningful or legitimate content, making their purpose unclear or unreliable, and due to their dubious nature, they pose potential risks to users
# List of AppBlocker apps
CategoryDescription
CyberSecurity
ShodanSearch engine that lets users search for various types of servers connected to the internet using a variety of filters.
ZscalerStandalone cloud proxy, that monitors your organization's traffic enabling you to set policies for blocking transactions.
TorSoftware for enabling anonymous communication.
Dr.Web Antivirus software.
AVG Antivirus software.
Kaspersky Antivirus software.
Norton Antivirus software.
Bitdefender Antivirus software.
ESET Antivirus software.
Avira Antivirus software.
Malwarebytes Antivirus software.
McAfee Antivirus software.
1Password Password manager.
Ecosystem Applications
WeChatChinese instant messaging, social media, and mobile payment app developed by Tencent.
AppleApple Inc. online services.
CiscoCisco Systems Inc. online services.
GoogleGoogle online services.
MicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation online services.
Samsung Samsung Ads, Samsung Apps, Samsung Mobile, Samsung Push, Samsung SDS,Samsung TV.
Entertainment
YouTubeOnline video sharing and social media platform.
Amazon Prime VideoVideo on-demand, streaming and rental service of Amazon.
Disney+Video on-demand, streaming service of The Walt Disney Company.
NetflixStreaming service and production company.
Sony TV Sony's streaming platform.
HBO Streaming platform.
Paramount + Streaming service.
Hulu Streaming service.
Vimeo Video-sharing platform.
Dailymotion Video-sharing platform.
File Sharing
4sharedFile-sharing website.
BitTorrent ClientBitTorrent client used for uploading and downloading files via the BitTorrent protocol.
BoxCloud based file hosting and collaboration tool.
DropboxCloud based file hosting service.
FASTdriveUK-based cloud storage.
FileFactoryOnline file storage service.
Leechers ParadiseService that provides downloads from various file hostings.
NZB.suUsenet file downloader.
MediaFireOnline file hosting and cloud storage.
OpenTrackrBitTorrent peer tracker software.
qBittorrent ClientCross-platform free and open-source BitTorrent client.
ShareFileContent collaboration, file sharing and sync software.
SyncthingPeer-to-peer file synchronization application.
SyncplicityFile share and synchronization service.
The Pirate BayOnline index of digital content of entertainment media and software.
torrent.eu.orgBitTorrent tracker.
XenderFile transfer application.
uTorrent ClientBitTorrent client used for uploading and downloading files via the BitTorrent protocol.
Zer0day TrackerBitTorrent tracker.
Financial
EthermineCryptocurrency mining pool.
Flypool BEAMCryptocurrency mining pool.
Flypool RavencoinCryptocurrency mining pool.
Flypool YcashCryptocurrency mining pool.
Flypool ZcashCryptocurrency mining pool.
Binance Cryptocurrency exchange platform.
Coinbase Cryptocurrency exchange platform.
PayPal Online payment platform.
Stripe Online payment processing service.
Alipay Chinese digital payment platform.
TransUnion A major credit agency providing reports, risk management, and credit services to businesses and individuals.
Venmo Mobile app that lets users send and receive money instantly with friends and businesses.
Yodlee financial data aggregation platform that provides tools for accessing and analyzing account information across various financial institutions.
Games
Xbox networkOnline multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft.
Sony PlayStation NetworkDigital media entertainment service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Nintendo networkNintendo's online services.
GOGDigital distribution platform for video games and films.
SteamVideo game digital distribution service and storefront.
FortniteOnline video game.
Epic Games StoreDigital video game storefront.
PUBG-mobileMobile video game.
1xBet Online betting platform.
Roblox Online platform that allows users to create, share, and play games created by other users in a virtual environment.
Call Of Duty Video game.
Electronic Arts Video game company.
Rockstar Video game developer.
Riot Video game developer.
Big Fish Video game developer.
Wargaming Video game developer.
Microsoft Games Video game developer.
Blizzard Video game developer.
Clash of Clans Mobile strategy game.
2K Gaming Video game publisher.
Gameloft Video game developer.
Minecraft Video game.
Ubisoft Video game developer.
Mail
GMXEmail service provided by Global Mail eXchange.
ProtonMailEnd-to-end encrypted email service.
HushmailEncrypted web-based email service.
SendGridCustomer communication platform for transactional and marketing email.
ThunderbirdEmail client by the Mozilla Foundation.
Yahoo MailEmail service by Yahoo, Inc.
Messaging
SlackMessaging program for the office and personal use.
SkypeTelecommunications application.
DiscordVoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform.
DisqusBlog comment hosting service.
ICQCross-platform instant messaging and VoIP client.
Kakao TalkMobile messaging app for smartphones by Kakao Corporation.
KIKInstant messaging mobile app.
PushoverPush notification service on smartphones and computers.
Rocket.ChatEnterprise communication and collaboration platform.
SignalEncrypted instant messaging service.
Tencent QQChinese instant messaging service and web portal.
ZaloVietnamese messaging service.
ViberJapanese VoIP and instant messaging service.
Facebook messengerInstant messaging app and platform by Meta.
TelegramCloud-based instant messaging service.
WhatsAppInstant messaging and VoIP service by Meta.
Portal
BaiduChinese search engine and online services.
DaumSouth Korean web portal.
Hao123Chinese online listings portal.
Mail.RuRussian web portal.
So 360Chinese search engine.
SogouChinese search engine.
SohuChinese web portal.
TouTiaoChinese news and information content platform.
YahooWeb services provider.
eBay Online marketplace.
Remote Desktop
RemotePCRemote access and remote control software application.
AnyDeskRemote desktop application.
TeamViewerRemote access and remote control computer software.
BeyondTrustIdentity management / access management, and remote access software.
VNCRemote access software.
Zoho AssistIndian web-based business tools.
Chrome Remote DesktopRemote desktop software tool by Google.
SplashtopRemote desktop software and remote support software.
WebexWeb conferencing, videoconferencing, and unified communications service.
GoTo (Logmein)Cloud-based remote work tools.
ISL lightRemote support software.
Glance Lock screen content service.
Social networks
SnapchatInstant messaging app and multimedia services.
InstagramPhoto and video sharing social networking service by Meta.
FacebookOnline social media and social networking service by Meta.
XX is the new name of the social media company and platform formerly known as Twitter.
TikTokChinese video hosting service.
PinterestImage sharing and social media service.
LinkedInBusiness and employment-oriented online service.
Reddit Social news aggregation and discussion website.
Nextdoor Social networking service that connects neighbors and local communities.
Weibo Chinese social media platform.
Technology
GitLabDevOps software package service.
GitHubSoftware development and version control service.
SourceforgeSoftware control and management service.
ChatGPT AI language model.
Atlassian Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket, Opsgenie, Crowd, Guard, Compass, Loom.
Jetbrains Jetbrains IDEs, Qodana, Datalore, YouTrack, Academy.
VoIP/Conferencing
3CXVoIP software.
HousepartyGroup video chatting app.
LINEInstant communications application.
Blue Jeans NetworkCloud-based video conferencing service.
Jive CommunicationsOnline conferencing service.
RingCentralCloud-based communication and collaboration services.
TelehopVoice services, and VoIP.
TwilioCommunication tools for making and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages.
VoIP.msCommunication services.
VoyantCloud-based telecommunication services.
Zoom VideoVideotelephony software.
Google VoiceTelephone service by Google.
Microsoft TeamsBusiness communication platform by Microsoft.
FreeConferenceCallOnline conference call services.
OomaPhone service provider for business and home.
VPN And Proxy
CyberGhost VPNOnline traffic encryption service.
Hide.me VPNVPN service.
Hola VPNPeer-to-peer VPN service.
NordVPNVPN service.
SurfsharkVPN service.
Avast SecureLine VPNVPN service.
X-VPN VPN service.
Hotspot Shield VPN service.
Opera VPN VPN service.
Apple Private Relay Privacy feature that masks users' IP addresses and encrypts their internet traffic.
Chrome/Firefox Secure DNS Feature that encrypts DNS queries between your browser and DNS servers.
Private Internet Access VPN service.
Express VPN VPN service.
ProtonVPN VPN service.
TunnekBear VPN service.
Turbo VPN VPN service.
StrongVPN VPN service.
Speedify VPN service.
PureVPN VPN service.
IvacyVPN VPN service.
FrootVPN VPN service.
IPVanish VPN service.
Windscribe VPN service.
Mullvad VPN service.
# Wireshark Guide
This guide shows how to troubleshoot the issues when an application or a domain, and Stats are not working properly. --- ### Installation Please download and install Wireshark. Choose x32 version, if you don't know the architecture of your operating system: [https://www.wireshark.org/download.html](https://www.wireshark.org/download.html) According to Wireshark requirements, you will need to install either WinPcap or Npcap capture driver. Please select the option most suitable for you. --- ### How to use the app Once Wireshark is installed, the system should be restarted. Please run the Wireshark application with the administrator rights. During the first run you will be prompted to select the source interface. Please select one of the network adapters: **Adapter for loopback traffic capture** – if you are using SafeDNS Agent. **Wi-Fi or Local Area Connection** – if the settings are configured on the network level. [![1.Wireshark Guide.png](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/scaled-1680-/66knKL5uHaTha0Oy-1-wireshark-guide.png)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/66knKL5uHaTha0Oy-1-wireshark-guide.png) Configure the capture protocol by typing the **dns** in the Display Filter field and press the Enter button. [![2.Wireshark Guide.png](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/scaled-1680-/hwXZpVC8yhQVkble-2-wireshark-guide.png)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/hwXZpVC8yhQVkble-2-wireshark-guide.png) This step will filter all network requests to show DNS requests only. Start the application that requires troubleshooting. The screen of Wireshark shows the list of the hostname addresses, their corresponding IP addresses, and additional service information. [![3.Wireshark Guide.png](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/scaled-1680-/QAAN3V0heyqvzDE9-3-wireshark-guide.png)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/QAAN3V0heyqvzDE9-3-wireshark-guide.png) In the example above, the domain csi.gstatic.com was resolved to the IP address 195.46.39.13 - SafeDNS BlockPage address. This means that the domain csi.gstatic.com is currently blocked either because its category is blocked or because it is on the Denylist. Please note, that SafeDNS BlockPages can use the following addresses: 195.46.39.1, 195.46.39.2, 195.46.39.3, 195.46.39.11, 195.46.39.12, and 195.46.39.13. --- ### How to solve the issue? Please look up for the category of the domain with the SafeDNS online tool: [https://www.safedns.com/check-website](https://www.safedns.com/check-website) After that, check if this category is not blocked in your SafeDNS Dashboard or is not on the Denylist. Using Wireshark to capture DNS requests is usually enough to solve any issues related to DNS web filtering. However, you can also try advanced Wireshark features - network packet capture, packet analyzer, and USB traffic capture.
# DNSQuerySniffer Guide This guide shows how to troubleshoot the issues when an application or a domain, and Stats are not working properly. --- ### Installation Please download and install DNSQuerySniffer. Choose x32 version, if you don't know the architecture of your operating system: [https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns\_query\_sniffer.html](https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html) According to the DNSQuerySniffer requirements, you will need to install either WinPcap capture driver or Microsoft network Monitor Driver. Please find below links to these drivers: [http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm](http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm) [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=983b941d-06cb-4658-b7f6-3088333d062f&displaylang=en](http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=983b941d-06cb-4658-b7f6-3088333d062f&displaylang=en) --- ### How to use the app Once installed, please run the DNSQuerySniffer with the administrator rights. During the first run, you will be prompted to select the driver for the capture method and the source interface. Please select **Raw Sockets** method and choose one of the following network adapters: **127.0.0.0** – if you are using SafeDNS Agent. **192.168.X.X** or **10.X.X.X** – if the settings are configured on the network level. [![1.DNSQuerySniffer Guide.jpeg](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/0jBGQhrxJdkryCZI-1-dnsquerysniffer-guide.jpeg)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/0jBGQhrxJdkryCZI-1-dnsquerysniffer-guide.jpeg) Start the application that requires troubleshooting. The screen of the DNSQuerySniffer shows the list of the hostname addresses, their corresponding IP addresses, and additional service information. In the example below, the domain csi.gstatic.com was resolved to the IP address 195.46.39.13 - SafeDNS BlockPage address. This means that the domain csi.gstatic.com is currently blocked either because its category is blocked or because it is on the Denylist. [![2.DNSQuerySniffer Guide.jpeg](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/2IfGVCGqkn7OOO6m-2-dnsquerysniffer-guide.jpeg)](https://docs.safedns.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/2IfGVCGqkn7OOO6m-2-dnsquerysniffer-guide.jpeg) Please note, that SafeDNS BlockPages can the following addresses: 195.46.39.1, 195.46.39.2, 195.46.39.3, 195.46.39.11, 195.46.39.12, and 195.46.39.13. --- ### How to solve the issue? Please look up for the category of the domain with the SafeDNS online tool: [https://www.safedns.com/check-website](https://www.safedns.com/check-website) After that, check if this category is not blocked in your SafeDNS Dashboard or is not on the Denylist.