Use Safe Surfer via secure DNS on Firefox
We support providing Safe Surfer filtering via secure DNS on Firefox. This is a good option for individuals who need an easy alternative solution to using Safe Surfer without having to change DNS servers on a device.
If you do not have Firefox, you can download it here: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Open Firefox and click the menu icon at the top right.
Click Options.
Type "dns" in the search bar.
Click Settings under Network Settings
Tick Enable DNS over HTTPS
Open the Use Provider drop-down list and select Custom
Enter the following URL as the provider in the Custom text box (which will provide basic protection): https://doh.safesurfer.io
Want fully featuerd protection? Create an account on the Safe Surfer dashboard and create custom filter links!
Click OK.
Once you have enabled Secure DNS in Firefox, it should now be protected with Safe Surfer. If you visit our website on a protected device, you should see the following widget at the top of the home page:
1. Let's start 🏄
If you do not have Firefox, you can download it here: https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Configure DoH
Open Firefox and click the menu icon at the top right.
Click Options.
Type "dns" in the search bar.
Click Settings under Network Settings
Tick Enable DNS over HTTPS
Open the Use Provider drop-down list and select Custom
Enter the following URL as the provider in the Custom text box (which will provide basic protection): https://doh.safesurfer.io
Want fully featuerd protection? Create an account on the Safe Surfer dashboard and create custom filter links!
Click OK.
2. Protection complete
Once you have enabled Secure DNS in Firefox, it should now be protected with Safe Surfer. If you visit our website on a protected device, you should see the following widget at the top of the home page:
Updated on: 13/05/2022
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