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.

💻 Windows 10 / 11

Windows 11

Open Settings > Network & Internet > Change Adapter Options.
If you are using Wi-Fi, click Wi-Fi, click Hardware properties, then click Edit, next to 'DNS server assignment'.
If you are using an ethernet connection, click Ethernet, then click Edit, next to 'DNS server assignment'.
Using the drop-down menu, select Manual, then toggle IPv4 to On.
Enter the Preferred DNS address 45.76.120.139 and the Alternate DNS address leave empty, then click Save.

Windows 10

Right-click your active internet connection, then click Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Choose Use the following DNS server addresses.
Enter:
Preferred: 45.76.120.139
Alternate: leave empty
Click OK, then close all windows.

🌐 macOS (Monterey and later)

Go to System Settings > Network > select your Wi-Fi/Ethernet.
Click Details > DNS.
Remove any existing DNS entries.
Add: 45.76.120.139 and second field leave empty
Click OK or Apply.

📲 iOS (iPhone / iPad)

Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the i icon next to your connected Wi-Fi network.
Scroll to Configure DNS and select Manual.
Delete any existing entries and add:
45.76.120.139
second field leave empty
Tap Save.

Cellular connections will require VPN connectivity. Contact us to request VPN access.

🪧 Router Setup (Whole Home Protection)

Log into your router’s admin panel (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
Find the DNS settings section (often under LAN, WAN, or Internet settings).
Enter:
Primary: 45.76.120.139
Secondary: leave empty
Save and reboot your router.

📋 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

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.

Using a Config File

Install WireGuard client app on your device.
Click "Add Tunnel" > "Create from file or archive".
Import the .conf file provided by ShomerDNS.
Activate the tunnel.

Using a QR Code

Install WireGuard client app on your device.
Tap "Add Tunnel" > "Scan from QR code".
Scan the QR code provided by ShomerDNS.
Give it a name and activate the tunnel.

Download WireGuard Client:

ShomerDNS Browser Extension

Install the ShomerDNS extension and watch sites get flagged instantly as you browse.

Why Install It?

Get real-time notifications of blocked domains.

This is a flag to indicate what ShomerDNS blocks. You will need to change your DNS settings for real protection.

Get ShomerDNS Extension from Google Web Store

Supported browsers: Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi or any other Chromium based browser.

Contact & Community

Have questions, feedback, or require help? We'd love to hear from you. Please use the contact form.