Managed DNS filter
Managed DNS Filter Features
One page per feature of our managed DNS web filter, with setup steps, limits and answers to common questions.
Set up your rules
Decide what each network may reach, when, and with which search settings.
Filtering profiles and networks: different rules for every part of your networkSeparate rules for staff Wi-Fi, public Wi-Fi and children's PCs, set up step by step.
Time schedules: block categories only at the hours that matterBlock gaming, social media or streaming at set hours, with examples and time zone notes.
SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode, forced for a whole networkForce SafeSearch on the main search engines and YouTube Restricted Mode for each profile.
Import allow and block lists from your old web filterBring plain text, hosts, adblock style and CSV lists across, with a preview before saving.
Staff and the people you serve
Let staff open blocked content for lawful work and tell users why a page is blocked.
Staff bypass PIN: open adult research for a set time, then close it againA timed, logged PIN per network so library and school staff can unblock research.
A branded block page: your name, your words, your help deskShow your logo, message and contact details on the page users see when a site is blocked.
Reports and running many clients
Monthly records for each network and one account per client for IT providers.
Monthly filtering reports: one clear record per month, per networkLookups, blocks by category, most blocked sites and staff bypass use, sent by email and CSV.
Hosted DNS web filter for MSPs: one filter account for each of your clientsPer client accounts, per site networks and PINs, client logins and reports for MSPs.
Built on the same category data
The managed filter runs on the web filtering categories of our database. See the managed DNS filter overview for plans and pilot details.