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Setup and Use Guide for MSPs
ScoutDNS is built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to deliver robust DNS protection to their customers and end users. Setup is straightforward, thanks to our object-based configuration approach. Here is a brief outline of what this guide covers. ...Configure AD (Active Directory) Polices
ScoutDNS supports policy enforcement by user groups synced from Active Directory. This is useful when admins want policy decisions to follow the user regardless of the device or device profile in use. This guide explains how ScoutDNS syncs with ...Configurable Objects and Their Associations
ScoutDNS is designed with an object-based configuration model to simplify management and large-scale deployment. In this article, we will explore the various configurable objects and their associations. Allow/Block List Allow/Block List Description ...Single Sign On (SSO) Configuration - Entra ID
Entra ID SSO Enabling Single Sign On (SSO), allows admins to manage access for their instance through Entra ID SSO. ScoutDNS uses the Open ID Connect (OIDC) protocol for secure commination with Entra ID. SSO will disable all existing ScoutDNS ...Configure Custom Block Pages
Admins can edit the default block page and create multiple custom block pages for end users. Block pages are rendered through our block page service engine. Custom block pages can be assigned to WANs under Sites and to Roaming Clients on the Profile ...
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Working with Whitelist and Blacklist
At times, it may be helpful to fully block or allow a domain based on your desired outcome. The White/Black List tab allows you to create and manage custom block and allow lists. You can associate these lists with all policies (global) or assign them ...Quick Start Setup Guide - WAN Forwarding
There are three methods you can use to protect your networks and users with ScoutDNS: 1) WAN Forwarding – This method involves configuring ScoutDNS with your WAN IP address and forwarding DNS queries from inside your network to our anycast resolver ...Content Categories
Below is a list of Content Categories and their descriptions. Adult Abortions These are sites that present arguments either in favor of or against abortion. This includes information on abortion procedures, sites that offer assistance in obtaining ...Mixing DNS Providers
It is generally not recommended to mix DNS providers. Most routers and systems randomly select which DNS server receives each packet, which can lead to issues with filtering and reporting due to mixed rules in the system cache. To avoid these ...Dynamic IP Setup
ScoutDNS supports dynamic DNS IP address integration with most dynamic DNS providers. Popular Dynamic DNS solutions include: No-IP ChangeIP DynDNS FreeDNS Once you have an account with one of these or a similar solution, you can configure ScoutDNS to ...