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Router with Static IP address configuration 1. Go to SafeDNS Dashboard > Settings > Devices and copy your IP address to the "IP addresses / DynDNS" box, choose a policy, and click "Add". 2. Change your router’s DNS servers to SafeDNS addresses: To do that...

How to set up the filtering on Chromebook Changing DNS in the network settings Go to SafeDNS Dashboard > Settings > Devices, copy your IP address to the "IP addresses / DynDNS" box, choose a policy, and click "Add". From the Homepage of your Chromebook,...

Starlink provides internet access with unique networking characteristics, including dynamic IP addresses for all users and CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT) for most customers. Some Starlink plans offer a dedicated (but still dynamic) public IP. This guide covers met...

Video tutorial   Watch this video tutorial to learn how to deploy SafeDNS on a Windows-based PC with a static IP without the installation of any software. This video tutorial was recorded for Windows 10. Navigate to the section below for a specific ...

This guide explains how to set up DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) / DNS-over-TLS (DoT) links using the Encrypted DNS section of the SafeDNS Dashboard and how to enable DoH/DoT in the SafeDNS Agent. Creating DoH/DoT link Please note that DoH/DoT links with the filte...

This API is currently in beta. New API methods will be added soon. Version 0.1 beta.If you are viewing the REST API guide as a PDF file, you can always check for the latest version here: Introduction The SafeDNS REST API allows you to automate interaction...

What are SafeDNS cloud solutions? SafeDNS cloud solutions comprise a comprehensive suite of web filtering and security services designed for deployment across a wide range of infrastructures. These solutions include dedicated documentation for all existing cl...

How do I install SafeDNS on my router? To install SafeDNS on your router, you need to log into your SafeDNS Dashboard and add the public IP address or DynDNS to the IP/DynDNS table. After that, you can proceed with the router setup. For most standard routers ...

How can I block all subdomains of a specific domain? To block all subdomains of a certain domain, you should add the specific record to your Denylist. You must add the domain without the leading WWW to ensure the block is effective. For instance, if your goal...

How can I set up Encrypted DNS (DNS-over-HTTPS or DNS-over-TLS)? SafeDNS provides a dedicated guide for configuring Encrypted DNS, specifically covering DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNS-over-TLS (DoT). This setup allows users to establish secure links using the E...

How can I determine the filtering status of my device or network? The most effective way to verify the filtering status is through the nslookup command. Because the SafeDNS service is DNS-based, using this diagnostic command allows you to see which DNS server...

How do I deploy SafeDNS within an Active Directory environment? Administrators must complete the SafeDNS AD Agent environment configuration, which involves preparing and installing the agent within the network. This setup is designed to work alongside local r...

Enabling 2FA To enable two-factor authentication, do the following: 1. Navigate to https://www.safedns.com/dashboard/account/ 2. Scroll down to the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) panel 3. Choose the preferred method for authentication. We recommend usi...

Components SafeDNS Shield is composed of the following components: DNS Proxy ModuleThe core filtering engine. It receives DNS requests from end users, identifies the requesting user, applies the configured filtering policy, and returns either the resol...

Product setup and support Custom Local Deployment Setup, maintenance, and support for an on-premises deployment are managed entirely by SafeDNS specialists, establishing a clear division of responsibilities. The client provides the required hardware and full...

Working with statistics The DNS Proxy generates binary logs, which are stored directly on the SafeDNS Shield server. A dedicated parsing module processes these logs and exports the resulting data to an external DBMS for analysis and report generation. The mod...

SafeDNS Shield filtering configuration is managed through its REST API. The API address is deployment-specific. The default management API port is 8080, but the host, protocol, and port may be changed during deployment. Use the following placeholder throughout...

Use this guide to upload the SafeDNS Uninstaller.sh file to uninstall SafeDNS Endpoint Lite 1. Download the file Download link: ⤵SafeDNS_Uninstaller.sh 2. Upload the script to SimpleMDM Go to Scripts Click on Create Script Give it a name, for example S...