ShomerDNS Setup Instructions

Protect your family and devices by configuring your internet connection to use ShomerDNS. Below are simple guides for setting it up on common devices. No software needed!

🤖 Android (9 and above)

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced > Private DNS.
Select Private DNS provider hostname.
Enter: shomerdns.com
Tap Save.

📱 iOS (iPhone/iPad) - DNS Profile Installation

✓ Important: Safari Browser Required

You MUST use Safari browser to install this profile. This is an Apple security restriction. Once installed you can continue to use any browser you like.

Step-by-Step Installation:

Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad (not Chrome or other browsers)
Visit this page in Safari then tap the link: 📲 Download iOS Profile
Tap "Allow" when Safari asks to download the configuration profile
Go to Settings app on your device
Look for "Profile Downloaded" near the top (or go to General → VPN & Device Management)
Tap on "ShomerDNS - Guarding Your Internet"
Tap "Install" (top right corner)
Enter your device passcode if prompted
Tap "Install" again to confirm
Tap "Done"

📝 About the "Unsigned" Warning

iOS will show this profile as "Unsigned" because we are a free community service and do not have an Apple Developer certificate.

The profile is completely safe - it only changes your DNS settings to shomerdns.com using DNS-over-TLS (the same as Android Private DNS). You can remove it anytime from Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.

Troubleshooting:

Profile not appearing in Settings? Make sure you downloaded it using Safari, not another browser.
Downloaded in Chrome/Firefox by mistake? Delete the downloaded file and use Safari instead.
Still having issues? Contact us for help.

📋 Take Full Control Of Your Allow & Block Lists

Customise your own allow list and block list. These will override the default lists on ShomerDNS.

🔐 Note: Custom lists require an active ShomerDNS VPN connection. See below.

How to Create Your Lists

Create your allow/block lists as a plain text file. (file ends in .txt)
Place one domain name per line. See this example.
Save the file in a cloud location eg: Google Drive, Drop Box, One Drive and share a view only link to that file.
Use the Contact Form to send us the link.

How Updates Work

Update your own list anytime. No need to notify us each time.
ShomerDNS checks for updates automatically, usually once per week.
Need a faster update? Update now at the Update Page.

🚀 WireGuard VPN Client

Required for allow and block lists customisation

Using our VPN will only send DNS requests to ShomerDNS.com. Once filtered by us, your Internet traffic will continue with your ISP and not go through our system. Use the Contact Form to request your VPN configuration.