Cloudflare now offers “1.1.1.1 for families”, new DNS servers with built-in parents controls. The typical one server DNS Cloud 1.1.1.1 does not perform any filtering, but Cloudflare can now block malware and adult content. The setup is simple.
We're fans of Cloudflare's fast DNS service 1.1.1.1. It can be faster than your ISP's DNS servers and supports DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) for improved security and privacy. As is the service bases 1.1.1.1 of Cloudflare, Cloudflare's new parental controls are completely free.
To use the new parental controls, you must change the DNS server setting. We recommend that you change the DNS server on your router, as this change will apply to any device on your network.
Enter the following DNS server addresses, depending on the DNS version of Cloudflare you want to use:
Cloudflare DNS, without blocking:
- Primary DNS: 1.1.1.1
- Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.1
Cloudflare DNS, only malware blocking:
- Primary DNS: 1.1.1.2
- Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.2
Cloudflare DNS, blocking malware and content minors:
- Primary DNS: 1.1.1.3
- Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.3
The new parental controls work similarly to the parental controls in OpenDNS. When a device on your network tries to request a malicious or adult site, Cloudflare's DNS will block the attempt, not responding with real IP address of the website. Instead, you'll see a DNS error.
Like all filtration solutions, the base data Cloudflare is not perfect and does not block all malicious or adult domains. But it can reduce security threats and prevent casual access to many adult sites.