Setup Guide

DNS Configuration

Select your platform below for step-by-step instructions. All you need are your two DPF DNS server addresses — provided in your account ticket after subscribing.

Primary DNS

PROVIDED
In your account ticket email

Secondary DNS

IN TICKET
Both addresses required

Your exact DNS addresses are sent by email immediately after your subscription is activated. Check your inbox or contact support if you haven't received them.

Windows

Windows 10 and Windows 11

  1. 1

    Open Network Settings

    Right-click the network icon in the system tray (bottom right) and select Open Network & Internet Settings.

  2. 2

    Change Adapter Options

    Click Change adapter options. Right-click your active network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and select Properties.

  3. 3

    Open IPv4 Properties

    Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

  4. 4

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter your DPF DNS addresses from your ticket.
    Preferred DNS server: [Your Primary DNS]
    Alternate DNS server: [Your Secondary DNS]

  5. 5

    Save and Done

    Click OK on both dialogs. DPF is now active on this machine immediately.

Tip: To apply DPF to all devices on your network, configure it on your router instead — see the Router section below.

macOS

macOS Ventura, Sonoma and later

  1. 1

    Open System Settings

    Click the Apple menu () and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS).

  2. 2

    Go to Network

    Click Network in the sidebar. Select your active connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) and click Details.

  3. 3

    Open DNS Tab

    Click the DNS tab at the top of the connection details window.

  4. 4

    Add DNS Servers

    Click the + button and enter your primary DPF DNS address. Click + again and enter your secondary DNS address.

  5. 5

    Save

    Click OK then Apply. DPF is now active on your Mac.

Note: You may need to repeat this for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet if you switch between connections.

Android

Android 9 and later — also available as an app

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi. Long-press your connected Wi-Fi network and tap Modify Network.

  2. 2

    Show Advanced Options

    Tap Advanced Options to expand the settings. Change IP Settings from DHCP to Static.

  3. 3

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Scroll down to the DNS fields. Enter your DPF primary DNS in DNS 1 and secondary in DNS 2.

  4. 4

    Save

    Tap Save. Reconnect to Wi-Fi if needed. DPF is now active.

Alternative — Private DNS: On Android 9+, go to Settings → Network & Internet → Private DNS and enter your DPF hostname if provided. This applies DPF system-wide including mobile data.

iPhone / iPad

iOS 14 and later

  1. 1

    Open Settings

    Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Tap the ⓘ icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.

  2. 2

    Configure DNS

    Scroll down to the DNS section and tap Configure DNS. Change from Automatic to Manual.

  3. 3

    Add DNS Servers

    Tap Add Server and enter your primary DPF DNS address. Tap Add Server again and enter your secondary DNS address. Remove any existing DNS servers listed.

  4. 4

    Save

    Tap Save in the top right. DPF is now active on your iPhone or iPad.

Note: iOS DNS settings apply per Wi-Fi network. You'll need to repeat this for each network you use.

Router

Recommended — protects every device on your network

  1. 1

    Access Your Router Admin Panel

    Open a browser and go to your router's admin address — usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Log in with your router credentials (often printed on the router label).

  2. 2

    Find DNS Settings

    Look for WAN Settings, Internet Setup, or DNS Configuration — the location varies by router brand. Common paths: Advanced → WAN → DNS or Internet → DNS Server.

  3. 3

    Enter DPF DNS Addresses

    Enter your primary DPF DNS in the Primary DNS field and your secondary in the Secondary DNS field. Disable any automatic DNS from your ISP if the option is available.

  4. 4

    Save and Restart

    Save the settings. Your router may restart automatically. Once back online, every device connected to your network is protected by DPF — phones, TVs, laptops, everything.

Best practice: Router-level configuration is the most powerful option — one change protects your entire household or office network with no per-device setup required.

Smart TV

Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and others

  1. 1

    Open Network Settings

    Go to your TV's Settings → Network → Network Status or Settings → General → Network depending on your TV brand.

  2. 2

    Select IP Settings / DNS Settings

    Look for IP Settings or DNS Settings. Change DNS setting from Auto or Automatic to Manual.

  3. 3

    Enter DNS Addresses

    Enter your primary DPF DNS address. If there is a secondary DNS field, enter your secondary address there too.

  4. 4

    Save and Test

    Confirm and save. Run a network test from your TV settings to verify connectivity. DPF is now active on your Smart TV.

Alternative: If your Smart TV doesn't support manual DNS, configure DPF on your router instead — this will automatically protect your TV and all other devices without any per-device configuration.