Deploying SmartDNS on iOS Devices

Deploying SmartDNS on iOS devices

Deploying Securly SmartDNS to multiple iOS devices in a school environment primarily involves using a MDM solution.

1. MDM Setup: Ensure your iOS devices are enrolled in an MDM (like Jamf, Mosyle, or Meraki).
2. Obtain the Securly SmartDNS IP addresses from Securly Support. For off-campus filtering, it is recommended to use the SmartPAC deployment.
3. Create MDM Profiles
4. Install the Securly SSL certificate to your iOS devices via an MDM.
5. You can then add Securly DNS in the DNS settings of the MDM.
6. Assign profiles to the appropriate groups of iOS devices.
7. Network Configuration: Ensure your network firewall blocks other DNS servers to prevent bypasses.

Deploying SmartDNS on a single iOS device

To setup Securly DNS on an iOS device, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Settings app and choose 'Wi-Fi'.
   

2. Select the connected Wi-Fi SSID by clicking on the “i” symbol.
   

3. Scroll to the bottom of the options and select 'Configure DNS'.
   

4. Select Manual.

5. Remove the current DNS servers. Enter the new DNS server IPs and click on 'Save'.