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  • DNS Relay deployment guide
    This article outlines how to deploy a DNS Relay using binary with an in-app generated configuration or manual configuration. This article also includes links to deployment instructions for Relay Im...
  • Auto-start the DNS Relay in Linux
    Take these steps while installing the DNSFilter Relay to setup auto-start in Linux environments, such as Ubuntu. This step ensures the Relay always restarts with the virtual machine.  This setup is...
  • Auto-start Windows Relay on system startup with Task Scheduler
    Using Task Scheduler to auto-start the Relay is an optional step to run the .exe when the server reboots. 🚨 Important: Without the task schedule, the Relay requires a manual restart.  Add this task...
  • Direct internal resource traffic to local servers when using Relays
    Network admins review this article to setup local domains and resolvers during DNS Relay setup.  Review our local domain and resolver guide for more detail on how this solution can work in your net...
  • Redeploy DNS Relays when upgrading VM images
    This article explains the recommended process for updating a DNS Relay when the virtual machine (VM) it runs on requires an OS upgrade (for example, moving from Ubuntu 18.04 to Ubuntu 22.04). Relay...
  • Update Relay Docker on Ubuntu 18.04
    This article explains how to manually update a DNS Relay running on Ubuntu 18.04 when Relay containers do not automatically refresh to the latest image.⚠️ Important: Ubuntu 18.04 is no longer a rec...
  • Relay Image failing to auto-update
    Some Relays may fail to auto-update, especially if they are running Ubuntu versions older than 22.04. This can lead to missed improvements, bug fixes, or compatibility issues. To resolve this: Che...
  • DNS Relay issue diagnostics
    Use this article to troubleshoot Relay deployment for common errors and steps to view Relay logs.  Deployment error message troubleshooting Issue Resolution Listen tcp4 x.x.x.x:53 bind: addres...
  • Install DNS Relay on Raspberry Pi
    This article describes how to install and configure the DNS Relay on a Raspberry Pi.Running the DNS Relay on a Raspberry Pi provides a lightweight, low-cost option for deploying DNSFilter protectio...
  • Using DNSFilter in Linux environments
    DNSFilter does not currently provide a dedicated Roaming Client for Linux. However, you can still protect Linux environments by deploying the DNSFilter Relay, which covers roaming devices when conf...
  • Optional Relay configuration parameters
    Use these optional Relay configuration parameters to have more control over DNS Relay performance.  Set custom DNS servers during installation As of Relay version 1.3.0 admins can use customer DNS ...

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