FAQ
Configurable Objects and Their Associations
ScoutDNS is built around object-based configuration to make management and deployment at scale easier. In this article we will explore the different configurable objects and explain their associations. Allow/Block List Allow/Block List Description ...
DNS IPs List
ScoutDNS operates a global anycast network for resiliency and performance. All resolver IP addresses can be found within the application under the Help Icon > IPs list ScoutDNS maintains a closed/private resolver network for security and performance. ...
YouTube Restricted Mode Explained
ScoutDNS supports YouTube's restricted modes to provide a level of content control on the YouTube platform. While individual videos cannot be allowed or blocked at the URL level, Google G Suite users can approve individual videos for users within the ...
Safe Search Explained
ScoutDNS allows the use of Safe Search settings to promote safer web browsing when using search engines. This can help by completely blocking certain search terms and removing inappropriate search results including those from image/video tabs. Bing ...
Mixing DNS Providers
It is generally not recommended to mix DNS providers. Most routers and systems will randomly select which DNS server receives which packets. This will certainly cause problems in both filtering and reporting due to mixed rules in system cache. This ...
Security Categories
Adware Adware is software that automatically displays unwanted ads in order to generate revenue for the adware's authors. These ads display as banner ads or as an ad displayed during an installation. There are security concerns with adware since it ...
Safe Search Supported Search Engines
When activating Forced Safe Search in Policy, ScoutDNS will forward all request of supported search engines to their restricted search domains. Only search engines with domain based restriction controls can be supported. Safe Search will disable ...
Content Categories
Below is a list of Content Categories and their descriptions. Adult Abortions These are sites that offer arguments that are either in favor of or against abortions. This includes information on abortion procedures as well as sites that offer ...