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iOS

To connect an iOS device to AdGuard DNS, first add it to Dashboard:

  1. Go to Dashboard and click Connect new device.
  2. In the drop-down menu Device type, select iOS.
  3. Name the device. Connecting device *mobile_border

Use AdGuard Ad Blocker (paid option)​

The AdGuard app lets you use encrypted DNS, making it perfect for setting up AdGuard DNS on your iOS device. You can choose from various encryption protocols. Along with DNS filtering, you also get an excellent ad blocker that works across your entire system.

  1. Install the AdGuard app on the device you want to connect to AdGuard DNS.
  2. Open the AdGuard app.
  3. Select the Protection tab in the bottom menu. Shield icon *mobile_border
  4. Make sure that DNS protection is toggled on and then tap it. Choose DNS server. DNS protection *mobile_borderDNS server *mobile_border
  5. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Add a custom DNS server. Add DNS server *mobile_border
  6. Copy one of the following DNS addresses and paste it into the DNS server adress field in the app. If you are not sure which one to prefer, choose DNS-over-HTTPS. Copy server address *mobile_borderPaste server address *mobile_border
  7. Tap Save And Select. Save And Select *mobile_border
  8. Your freshly created server should appear at the bottom of the list. Custom server *mobile_border

All done! Your device is successfully connected to AdGuard DNS.

Use AdGuard VPN​

Not all VPN services support encrypted DNS. However, our VPN does, so if you need both a VPN and a private DNS, AdGuard VPN is your go-to option.

  1. Install the AdGuard VPN app on the device you want to connect to AdGuard DNS.
  2. Open the AdGuard VPN app.
  3. Tap the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Gear icon *mobile_border
  4. Open General. General settings *mobile_border
  5. Select DNS server. DNS server *mobile_border
  6. Scroll down to Add custom DNS server. Add server *mobile_border
  7. Copy one of the following DNS addresses and paste it into the DNS server addresses text field. If you are not sure which one to prefer, select DNS-over-HTTPS. DoH server *mobile_borderCustom DNS server *mobile_border
  8. Tap Save. Save server *mobile_border
  9. Your freshly created server should appear under Custom DNS servers. Custom servers *mobile_border

All done! Your device is successfully connected to AdGuard DNS.

Use a configuration profile​

An iOS device profile, also referred to as a "configuration profile" by Apple, is a certificate-signed XML file that you can manually install on your iOS device or deploy using an MDM solution. It also allows you to configure Private AdGuard DNS on your device.

Important

If you are using a VPN, the configuration profile will be ignored.

  1. Download profile.
  2. Open settings.
  3. Tap Profile Downloaded. Profile Downloaded *mobile_border
  4. Tap Install and follow the onscreen instructions. Install *mobile_border

Configure plain DNS​

If you prefer not to use extra software to configure DNS, you can opt for unencrypted DNS. There are two options: using linked IPs or dedicated IPs.