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This article outlines the operating systems (OS) supported by the DNSFilter Roaming Client. See the network deployment options guide for more details about how Roaming Clients work.

Our Windows Client, mac Client, and DNSFilter Relay support any DHCP Search Domain (you can have multiple!) being sent to the original DNS resolver that was configured before our agent took over.

Predefined local domain lists, DHCP Search Domains, and requests without any TLD (Ex: Jordans-laptop) go to the original DNS server addresses. Additionally, at install time, you can specify a list of local domains you wish to be forwarded to your local resolver.

Specifying a local domain in DNSFilter Roaming Clients communicates to the client which domains should be sent to the DNS server configured before the DNSFilter Roaming Client takes over.

Windows Roaming Client

The DNSFilter Windows Roaming Client is a Microsoft Installer (MSI) package and can be installed via Active Directory. 

The Windows Roaming Client supports Windows 10 or newer (x86 and x64) /w .NET Framework 4.5 or higher. 

We do not support Windows' Server OS or shared desktop environments of any kind with our Roaming Client. We recommend utilizing DNS Forwarding for the network to keep it protected.

macOS Roaming Client

The DNSFilter macOS Roaming Client is downloaded as a Package Installer. 

The macOS Roaming Client supports:

• Big Sur (11)
• Monterey (12)
• Ventura (13)
• Sonoma (14)
• Sequoia (15) If running agent 1.8.4 or older, update to 1.8.6 before updating to OS 15. 

Chromebook Roaming Client

The DNSFilter Chrome Extension Roaming Client allows you to protect Chrome devices like managed Chromebooks and Chrome browsers.

Android and iOS Roaming Client

The DNSFilter Android App and iOS App protect roaming mobile clients on and off the network. 

The apps operate a special VPN which forwards DNS queries to DNSFilter but avoids forwarding the rest of your traffic to our servers–the privacy of your data is ensured.

Linux Roaming Client

For Linux computers that roam between locations (such as a Linux-based laptop), you may use our Relay binaries or install a docker container on each Linux device to ensure DNS filtering occurs when these devices leave your site.