Creating a family-friendly filtering environment with DNSFilter
At DNSFilter, we understand the importance of maintaining a safe and secure online environment for families. Whether you're a parent looking to protect your children from inappropriate content or just want to create a more family-friendly browsing experience, our filtering policies make it easy to customize your DNS security settings.
Key Filtering Policies for Family-Friendly Browsing
DNSFilter provides several filtering categories designed to block harmful or inappropriate content. Here are some key settings you can enable to promote a safer home network:
🔹 Adult Content – Blocks access to websites containing pornography, explicit content, and other adult material.
🔹 Terrorism & Hate – Prevents access to websites promoting violence, self-harm, or extremist ideologies.
🔹 Drugs – Restricts access to content related to illegal substances and illicit activities.
🔹 Gambling – Blocks online gambling websites, preventing access to betting and casino platforms.
🔹 Social Networking & Streaming Media (Optional) – If you're managing screen time for younger users, you can choose to limit access to social media and entertainment platforms via these two categories.
Automatic Protection Against CSAM
At DNSFilter, we take online safety seriously. Our system automatically blocks access to domains associated with Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) at a network-wide level. These sites are identified and blocked proactively to ensure no exposure to harmful content, without requiring any manual configuration on your end.
Additional Best Practices for Home Users
✅ Enable SafeSearch – Many search engines, including Google, Bing, and YouTube, offer SafeSearch settings that filter explicit search results. DNSFilter can enforce SafeSearch network-wide to add an extra layer of protection.
✅ Set Up a Custom Block Page – Customize your block page to provide family-friendly messaging when a user encounters a restricted website.
✅ Monitor Reports – Review DNSFilter’s reports to see which sites have been blocked and adjust filtering settings accordingly.
✅ Create Time-Based Policies – If you want to limit access to specific sites during certain hours (e.g., social media during homework time), you can configure time-based policies within DNSFilter.
By implementing these filtering policies, you can create a safer, family-friendly internet experience while still allowing access to educational and appropriate content.
If you have any questions, additional insights, or need help setting up your filtering policies, feel free to comment below!
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Welcome aboard, Sihle Sinambova ! 🎉 We’re excited to have you getting started with DNSFilter.
To make onboarding smooth, here are a few resources we recommend:
- Onboarding Webinars – live walkthroughs with our team where you can ask questions in real time.
- Get Started Guide – a step-by-step article to help you set up policies, deploy agents, and start filtering quickly.
- In-app tutorials – guided tours right inside the dashboard to show you around and highlight key features.
These resources cover everything from the basics to best practices, so you’ll be up and running in no time. If you get stuck along the way, our support team is here to help!
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