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iOS & macOS Setup Guide

Set up QuietNet DNS on your Apple devices to block ads and trackers system-wide.

The easiest way to set up QuietNet on iOS or macOS is by using our configuration profile.

Step 1: Download the Configuration Profile

  1. Log in to your QuietNet dashboard
  2. Go to the Blocklists section
  3. Find the "Your DNS Settings" card
  4. Click the "Download Mobileconfig" link

Step 2: Install on iOS (iPhone/iPad)

  1. After downloading, you'll see a notification that a profile has been downloaded
  2. Go to Settings > Profile Downloaded (near the top)
  3. Tap Install in the upper right corner
  4. Enter your device passcode if prompted
  5. Tap Install again when the warning appears
  6. Tap Install one more time at the prompt
  7. Tap Done

Step 3: Verify on iOS

  1. Go to Settings > General > VPN, DNS & Device Management > DNS
  2. Ensure that "QuietNet DNS-over-https" is selected

Step 4: Install on macOS

  1. After downloading, the profile should open automatically in System Preferences
  2. If not, double-click the downloaded file
  3. Click Continue and then Install
  4. Enter your administrator password when prompted
  5. Click Install again to confirm

Step 5: Verify on macOS

  1. Go to System Preferences > Network
  2. Select your active connection and click Advanced
  3. Go to the DNS tab
  4. Verify that your DNS settings have been updated

Manual Setup

If you prefer to configure DNS manually, follow these steps:

iOS Manual Setup (iOS 14+)

  1. Find your DoH URL in the dashboard: 

    https://dns.quietnet.app/YOUR_API_TOKEN/dns-query

  2. Go to Settings > General > VPN, DNS & Device Management > DNS

  3. Select Configure DNS
  4. Choose Automatic or Manual
  5. For "Secure DNS", enable Turn on Secure DNS
  6. Select Custom and enter your DoH URL from the dashboard
  7. Tap Save

macOS Manual Setup (Big Sur+)

  1. Find your DoH URL in the dashboard
  2. Open System Preferences > Network
  3. Select your active connection and click Advanced
  4. Go to the DNS tab
  5. Click the + button to add a new DNS server
  6. Enter 103.107.50.10 as the DNS server
  7. If your macOS version supports encrypted DNS:
  8. Look for the "DNS over HTTPS" or similar option
  9. Enable it and enter your DoH URL
  10. Click OK, then Apply

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing issues with your QuietNet setup on iOS or macOS:

Profile Won't Install

  • Make sure you're using the latest iOS or macOS version
  • Check if you have restrictions enabled (Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions)
  • Try downloading the profile again

No Internet Connection

  • Temporarily disable QuietNet DNS to see if that resolves the issue
  • If it works without QuietNet, contact support with details about your setup

Ads Still Appearing

  • Some ads may be served from the same domain as the site content
  • Check your blocking statistics to verify QuietNet is working
  • Premium users can add specific domains to their blocklist

Next Steps