Protection Levels

Our DNS Privacy service offers multiple levels of protection to suit different privacy needs and browsing preferences. Each level builds upon the previous one, providing increasingly comprehensive filtering of unwanted content.

Overview of Protection Levels

We offer five distinct protection levels that you can select based on your desired balance between unrestricted access and comprehensive protection:

Detailed Explanation

None - No protection

Selecting this option provides DNS resolution without any content filtering:

• No blocking of any domains
• Only encrypts your DNS queries for privacy
• Websites and apps function exactly as they would with standard DNS

Low - Basic protection

The Low protection level offers minimal filtering while maintaining compatibility with almost all websites:

• Blocks major advertising networks
• Filters known malicious domains
• Minimal impact on website functionality

Medium - All-round protection

Our recommended setting for most users, striking a balance between protection and compatibility:

• Blocks most advertising networks and trackers
• Filters analytics and telemetry services
• Protects against known malware domains
• May cause minor functionality issues with some websites

High - Extended protection

High protection provides comprehensive filtering for privacy-conscious users:

• Blocks more advertising networks
• Filters social media trackers and widgets
• Blocks analytics, telemetry, and metrics collection
• Filters potentially unwanted content
• May affect functionality on some websites

Extreme - Aggressive protection

Our most restrictive setting, designed for maximum privacy and security:

• Aggressively blocks all advertising, tracking, and analytics
• Filters affiliate links and referral systems
• Blocks cryptojacking, browser fingerprinting, and other privacy threats
• Significant impact on website functionality for enhanced privacy

Threat Intelligence Feed

In addition to the protection levels, we offer an optional Threat Intelligence Feed:

• Updates automatically with newly discovered threats
• Blocks domains associated with malware, phishing, and scams
• Works independently from your chosen protection level
• Recommended for all users regardless of protection level

Force Safe Search

This optional feature enforces safe search on major search engines:

• Activates safe search features on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and other search providers
• Filters adult content from search results
• Works independently from your protection level
• Useful for family environments or shared devices

How to Choose the Right Level

Consider these factors when selecting your protection level:

1. Browsing habits: More restrictive levels may be better for users who visit many new or unfamiliar sites
2. Technical comfort: Higher levels may require occasional troubleshooting of broken functionality
3. Privacy concerns: Those with strong privacy preferences may prefer High or Extreme levels
4. Shared devices: Consider Medium or Low for devices used by multiple people with different needs

Changing Your Protection Level

You can change your protection level at any time:

1. Log in to your DNS Privacy dashboard
2. Navigate to the Protection section
3. Select your desired protection level
4. Click Save Changes

Changes typically take effect within minutes across all your registered devices.