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iOS Setup Guide

Configuring your iOS device to use our public DNS resolvers enhances your privacy and security while browsing. Follow these steps to manually set up DNS on your iPhone or iPad.

Method 1: Configuring DNS for Wi-Fi Networks

1. Open Settings on your iOS device.
2. Go to "Wi-Fi" and connect to your preferred network.
3. Tap the "i" icon next to the connected Wi-Fi network.
4. Scroll down and tap "Configure DNS".
5. Select "Manual".
6. Remove any existing DNS entries.
7. Enter our DNS server addresses:
   • Primary DNS: 209.250.227.42
   • Secondary DNS: 64.176.190.82
8. Tap "Save" to apply the changes.

Method 2: Using Private DNS with a Profile (iOS 14+)

For enhanced security, iOS allows you to use DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT) via a configuration profile.

1. Download our DNS profile.
2. Open the downloaded profile and tap "Install".
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
4. Go to "Settings" > "General" > "VPN & Device Management" to verify the profile is active.

Verifying Your Configuration

Visit the UK DNS Project homepage to verify that your system is using the configured DNS.

For any issues or troubleshooting steps.