Configure DNS by Subnet
When you need custom DNS rules and content filtering for different subnets inside your network. Different Rules for Different Subnets A common question we get via email from CleanBrowsing users is...
View ArticleWorking With Browser DevTools
There may be instances where a domain you’re visiting does not render correctly. Maybe the images are blank, or you’re having an issue logging into a website. There are a number of things that could...
View ArticleCommon DNS Resolution with Resolvers (DNSSEC)
This article is for technical users. It assumes you understand the mechanics of DNS, and likely manage your own domain zone file. It is specific DNS resolutions issues as they pertain to DNSSEC (good...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleAllow 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,...
View ArticleBulk 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: NETWORK/add Adds a new IP address to your network list. Action: network/add Required...
View ArticleWindows – IPv4 and IPv6 Configuration
There may be instances where the Windows App does not work on your network or with your ISP. In these instances you will need to configure Windows manually using plaintext IPv4 and IPv6. This article...
View ArticleHow To Block Local DNS Bypasses with Router Firewall Rules
A common concern is how to address the issue of devices bypassing network controls by making local network changes on the device. The most obvious answer is to prevent those types of changes on the...
View ArticleRedirect DNS Traffic with DNAT on Ubiquiti DreamPro Gateway
A common evasion technique network administrators have to contend with is when a user makes local changes to their network settings. In most cases, by default, when a user makes a local change to...
View ArticleHow to Lock Google SafeSearch and Disable Blur/Off Options on All Browsers
Google’s SafeSearch Blur feature gives users options to filter, blur, or turn off explicit image filtering in search results. While this is a helpful addition, some parents, schools, and organizations...
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