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v1.0

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Getting Started

Introduction
Use Cases
- Personal Use Cases
- Business Use Cases
Deployment
Limitations
Free DNS Resolvers
Control D IP Ranges

Business

Control D for Business
Solutions
Industries
Features

Dashboard

Profiles
Endpoints
Filters
- Ads & Trackers Filter Modes
- Malware Filter Modes
Services
Custom Rules
Default Rule
Analytics
Status Page
Organizations

Onboarding

Software
- GUI Setup Utility
- Command Line Daemon
Supported Platforms
Self-Provisioning
Org: Mass Provisioning
Migrating from Other Services

Troubleshooting

IP not authorized
High latency/slow speeds
Unable to resolve any website / No Internet
Check if DNS is working
Collect Activity Log
Doesn't work on captive portals
IP mismatch between DNS and Proxy
Browser not using OS DNS
Lost Password/2FA/Passkey
iCloud Private Relay
How to troubleshoot geo-blocking issues

Guides

Block Internet on a Schedule
Update IP via Heartbeat Device
Advanced rules creation guide
Legacy Router Guides
Root Certificate Installation
Active Directory Integration Guide
- Microsoft NCSI / Connectivity Warning
Log Streaming and Exporting
- CSV Export How-To
- SIEM Log Streaming with Fluent Bit (Alpha)
Tailscale Integration
GL.iNet Setup Guide
Create a DNS Stamp for Control D
SSO: OIDC with Okta
SSO: OIDC with EntraID
DNS Intercept Mode
SSO: Google
Passkeys

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Legacy Router Guides

How to setup Control D on your routers without any additional software.

See the guide for your relevant router below.

ASUS Router Guide
NETGEAR Router Guide
Linksys Router Guide
D-Link Router Guide
TP-Link Router Guide
DD-WRT Router Guide
FreshTomato Router Guide