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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)
Org: Shared Profile
DNS64
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 Devices
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
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