Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

1. Open “Setting” on your iOS device
2. Click on “Wi-Fi” to see the wireless network you are connected to. Click on the “i” icon.
3. If you use iOS 11, find the “DNS” section and click on “Configure DNS”, then select “Manual”.
4. Delete the current DNS servers.
5. Tap “Add Server” and enter SafeServe resolvers: 198.54.117.10
6. Tap “Save” in the right upper corner and exit the menu.
7. Now try browsing any website in your mobile browser. If it’s loading, then you are good to go.

Important: the above instructions will work via Wi-Fi connections only. DNS servers cannot be changed when connected to cellular networks on iOS. You will also need to change the DNS servers every time you connect to a new wireless network, as all changes are network specific.

Please also note that there is no built-in DNS over TLS support for this OS. Set up may require additional, more complex configurations using proxy resolvers that support DNS over TLS functionality. We do not describe the whole process here due to its complexity.

Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

1. Open “Setting” on your Android device.
2. Click on “Wi-Fi” to see the wireless network you are connected to.
3. Long press the Network you are currently connected to. Then, click on Modify Network.
4. If you don’t see all settings, you may need to put a check for the “Advanced” box.
5. Then find “Private DNS”.
6. Click on Private DNS provider hostname.
7. Enter safeservedns.com as DNS provider’s hostname.
8. Save the settings.
9. Now try browsing any website in your mobile browser. If it’s loading, then you are good to go.

Important: the above instructions will work via Wi-Fi connections only. DNS servers cannot be changed when connected to cellular networks on Android. You will also need to change the DNS servers every time you connect to a new wireless network, as all changes are network specific. Good news, though… Android remembers your settings so you can reconnect to networks without repeating any changes. Android also supports DNS over TLS functionality, starting Android 9 or later.

Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

1. Click on the Apple icon and open System Preferences.
2. Open “Networks” settings.
3. Select the WiFi network you are connected to (it should be the first one in the list) and then click on the “Advanced…” button in the right corner on the bottom of the page.
4. Click on “DNS” and delete all current DNS settings by clicking on the “--” button.
5. Click the + button to add a new DNS Server and enter SafeServe resolvers IP address: 198.54.117.10
6. Click Ok, then click Apply.
7. That’s it, enjoy the private and secure DNS browsing experience.

We also suggest that you clear the DNS cache on your browsers. This way, all the subsequent lookups will go through the newly configured DNS. Please also note that there is no built-in DNS over TLS support for this OS. Set up may require additional, more complex configurations using proxy resolvers that support DNS over TLS functionality. We do not describe the whole process here due to its complexity.

Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

1. Right click on the Start menu and select Network Connections.
2. Click Ethernet on the left side of the menu, then click “Change adapter options”.
3. A new window should appear. Right click the Wi-Fi connection you are connected to, and then select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 or 6, and then click on Properties again.
5. Click on Use The Following DNS Server Addresses and type SafeServe resolvers IP 198.54.117.10 in the Preferred DNS server. You can use 198.54.117.11 for Alternate DNS server field. If you already have specific IPs mentioned in the mentioned fields, please make sure to write them down for future reference.
6. Click Ok, then click Close, and again Close.
7. Clear your DNS cache.
8. Test your new settings by browsing any website via your browser. If it loads, then you are good to go.

Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

Example: Changing DNS server settings on Ubuntu

1. Click System > Preferences > Network Connections.

2. Select your connection:

   For an Ethernet connection, select the Wired tab, then select your network interface from the list – usually called eth0.

   For a wireless connection, select the Wireless tab, then select wireless network.

3. Click Edit. In the new window, select the IPv4 Settings or IPv6 Settings tab.
4. If the selected method is Automatic (DHCP), open the dropdown and select Automatic (DHCP) addresses only. If there are other configurations for this method, do not change it.
5. Enter the SafeServe DNS IP address 198.54.117.10 and/or 198.54.117.11 in the DNS servers field.
6. Click Apply and enter your password or provide confirmation if prompted.
7. Repeat the process for any extra network connections.

If your distribution doesn't use Network Manager, your DNS settings are specified in /etc/resolv.conf.

Please note: we highly recommend that you write down any existing DNS server entries for future references.

1. Open your router settings. For most of the models, you can access it via a URL with numbers.
2. Find DNS server settings.
3. Copy SafeServe IPs (198.54.117.10) and/or nameservers (safeservedns.com) and add them as your DNS server setting for the router.
4. Save the changes.
5. Clear the cache to ensure that your new DNS configuration settings take faster effect.
6. Test your new settings by browsing any website via your browser. If it loads, then you are good to go.

Please also note that there is no built-in DNS over TLS support for such devices. Set up may require additional, more complex configurations using proxy resolvers that support DNS over TLS functionality. We do not describe the whole process here due to its complexity.