iOS / iPadOS Setup Guide

Configure your iPhone or iPad to use Dnsway.1 for content filtering and parental control.

What You'll Need

An iPhone or iPad running iOS 15+
Your Dnsway.1 DNS server address (found in your Dashboard)
Optionally: A Screen Time passcode to prevent profile removal

Open Settings on Your iPhone/iPad

Unlock your device and locate the Settings app on your home screen (the grey gear icon). Tap to open.

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Settings App Icon

Tap the grey gear icon on your home screen

Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings

Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on and you are connected to your home network. Tap the blue (i) icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network name.

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Wi-Fi Settings

Tap the (i) icon next to your connected network

Configure DNS Server

Scroll down to the DNS section. Tap Configure DNS and switch from Automatic to Manual. Remove any existing DNS servers by tapping the red minus icon. Then tap Add Server and enter the DNS server address shown on your Dnsway.1 Dashboard.

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Configure DNS to Manual

Tap Add Server and enter your DNS address

Field	Value
DNS Server	`124.221.225.103`
Port	`8053`

Save and Verify

Tap Save in the top-right corner. Go back to the main Settings screen. Your DNS is now configured. All traffic from this device will be filtered by Dnsway.1.

✅ Done! Your iOS device is now protected. Open Safari and browse to any site — blocked categories will be filtered automatically.

Optional: Lock DNS Settings (Screen Time)

To prevent your child from changing the DNS settings, use Screen Time to lock the profile:

Go to Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions. Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions, then go to Profile Changes → Don't Allow.

🔒 Important: Set a Screen Time passcode that your child does not know. Without this, a tech-savvy child can revert the DNS settings.

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Screen Time Restrictions

Profile Changes → Don't Allow

💡 Tip: Each device on your home network needs to be configured individually. For easier setup, configure your router instead (see Router Guide) — this protects all devices at once.