Get started with DNS filtering
Learning path
Protect corporate devices from malware, phishing, and other prohibited web content.
Modules: 6 Reading time: 30 min
Concepts
Review the concepts behind DNS filtering. Feel free to skip this module if you have a technical background.
Contains 2 units
- What is DNS?
2 min
- What is DNS filtering?
2 min
Explore DNS policies
Learn how to build DNS policies to keep your organization secure.
Contains 4 units
- Create your first policy
1 min
- Create an allowlist or blocklist
2 min
- Order of enforcement
1 min
- Recommended DNS policies
4 min
Connect a test device to Gateway
To forward DNS requests to Cloudflare Gateway, you can either change the DNS resolver settings in your router, browser, or OS or install the WARP client on your device.
Contains 4 units
- Connect without an agent
2 min
- Connect with the WARP client
4 min
- Verify device connectivity
1 min
- Test a policy
1 min
Plan your corporate deployment
Prepare to deploy the WARP client to your organization.
Contains 3 units
- WARP client settings
2 min
- MDM deployment
1 min
- User authentication
2 min
Enable DNS filtering for organization
Deploy the WARP client throughout your organization and start enforcing DNS policies.
Contains 3 units
- Deploy in stages
1 min
- Policy migration
1 min
- Next steps
1 min