With the government’s oversight over its citizens’ internet browsing becoming more and more ‘strict’, so to speak, we are hearing more and more about the government cracking down on websites that they deem ‘unfit’ for the public to have access to. The latest example of this is the porn ban that the Indian government has asked ISPs in the country to implement, and which has already been implemented by a bunch of ISPs and network operators as of this writing.

If you wondered why Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver service is something we’re recommending, first of all, that’s the proper way of thinking about internet services. Second, the reasons behind us mentioning this service as a great way to access an unrestricted internet are multifold, let me just break them down to you:

How to Use Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS Resolver on Your Devices

Using a different DNS server than what is currently set on your devices might sound like a mammoth task but it’s actually pretty straightforward, and Cloudflare has tried to make it even easier, especially for mobile users. Still, instead of leaving you with a link to our article on how to change DNS settings on your system, I’ll walk you through how to set up the 1.1.1.1 DNS on all your devices. So read on.

Setting up the 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver on a Mac is pretty easy even if it involves a bunch of steps. Simply follow the steps mentioned below to get 1.1.1.1 up and running on your Mac:

  • Open System Preferences, and search for DNS Servers. From the drop down, select DNS Servers.

How to Use Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS on Windows

If you’re a Windows user and you want to set up the 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver on your system, just follow the steps below and you’ll be up and running in no time.

  • Click on ‘Use The Following DNS Server Addresses.’

Now you just have to restart your browser and that’s it, your system will be using the 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver.

Using the Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS on iPhone is pretty straightforward, and there are actually two methods that you can use depending on what you’re comfortable with.

The easiest method to use the 1.1.1.1 DNS service on iOS is to simply use the dedicated app that Cloudflare has released for iOS. It works pretty much like a VPN app and routes all your internet traffic via the 1.1.1.1 DNS while the app is active.

  • Install the 1.1.1.1 DNS app on your iPhone from the App Store.
  • Once done, simply launch the app, allow it to create a VPN profile and toggle the VPN on.

Alternatively, you can edit the DNS settings on your iPhone to not have to turn on the DNS app everytime you need unblocked access to the internet. Here’s how you can do that.

  • Delete any existing DNS settings, and then add new DNS records by tapping the “+ Add Server” button.
  • Add two DNS records: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1
  • Then, add two more DNS records: 2606:4700:4700::1111 and 2606:4700:4700::1001

That’s it, your iPhone will now use the 1.1.1.1 DNS server to access the internet, and you’ll be able to browse the internet without worrying about the DNS provider selling your data.

If you’re using an Android phone, the method to use 1.1.1.1 as your DNS is as simple as it is on iOS. Just follow the steps below:

How to Set Up Your Router to Use 1.1.1.1 DNS

If you’re using multiple devices on your network, and you most probably are, it’s easier to just change your router’s settings to use 1.1.1.1 instead. Fortunately, doing that isn’t difficult either. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be all set:

That’s it, your router will now use the 1.1.1.1 DNS to resolve your internet queries and you’ll be able to get unrestricted access to banned websites.