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Control D
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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
    • Secure End User Devices
    • Protect Whole Networks
    • Block Unwanted Content
    • Gain Actionable Insights
    • Regain Privacy
    • CIPA Compliance
    • HIPAA Compliance
    • Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Compliance
  • Industries
    • SMBs
    • Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
    • Startups
    • Schools
    • Non-Profits
    • Public Wi-Fi Operators
    • Airbnb Hosts
  • Features
    • Malware Blocking
    • Web Filtering
    • Service Filtering
    • Custom Filtering
    • Modern Protocols
    • Analytics
    • Data Streaming (SIEM)
    • Traffic Redirection
    • Multi-Tenancy
    • Admin Logs

Web Dashboard

  • Profiles
    • DNS Rebind Protection
    • IPv4/IPv6 Compatibility Mode
    • Disable DNSSEC
    • TTL Overrides
    • AI Malware Filter
    • Safe Search
    • Restricted YouTube
    • Lock Profile
    • Blocked Query Response (Custom Block Pages)
    • EDNS Client Subnet Options
    • DNS64
    • Org: Shared Profile
  • Endpoints (Devices)
    • Multiple Enforced Profiles
    • IP Management
    • Legacy Resolver
    • Auto Authorize IP
    • Dynamic DNS
    • Expose IP via DNS
    • Analytics
    • Status
    • Prevent Deactivation
    • Device Clients
    • Org: Restricted Resolver
    • Org: Add Multiple Endpoints
  • Filters
    • Ads & Trackers Modes
    • Malware
  • Services
  • Custom Rules
    • Folders
    • Geo Custom Rules
    • Magic Folders
  • Default Rule
  • Analytics
    • Statistics
    • Activity Log
    • Org: Admin Logs
    • Org: Email Reports
  • Status Page
  • Organizations
    • Members and Permissions
    • Sub Organizations
    • Billing Management
      • Connected Devices
    • API
    • Profiles
      • Global Profile

Onboarding

  • Software
    • GUI Setup Utility
    • Command Line Daemon
      • How to Debug ctrld
  • Supported Platforms
    • Windows
    • MacOS
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iOS
    • Browsers
    • Routers
    • Windows Server / AD Controller
  • Self-Provisioning
  • Org: Mass Provisioning
    • NinjaRMM Tutorial
    • Microsoft inTune Tutorial
    • Datto RMM Tutorial
    • N-able RMM Tutorial
    • Atera RMM Tutorial

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
  • Lost Password/2FA
  • Browser not using OS DNS
  • 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
    • ASUS Router Guide
    • NETGEAR Router Guide
    • Linksys Router Guide
    • D-Link Router Guide
    • TP-Link Router Guide
    • DD-WRT Router Guide
    • FreshTomato Router Guide
    • FRITZ!Box Router Guide
  • Root Certificate Installation
  • Active Directory Integration Guide
    • Microsoft NCSI / Connectivity Warning
  • Log Streaming and Exporting
    • CSV Export How-To
    • SIEM Log Streaming with Fluentbit (Alpha)
      • Integration: General Purpose
      • Integration: Splunk
      • Log Field Reference
  • Tailscale Integration
  • GL.iNet Setup Guide
  • Create a DNS Stamp for Control D
  • SSO: OIDC with Okta