SYSCONF16

Adblocking on iOS, iPadOS & macOS

Profile Configuration

1. Visit NextDNS and create an account
2. Log in and make the following configuration tweaks on each tab

Security

1. Disable blocking for all except:
• Dynamic DNS Hostnames
• Cryptocurrency Mining
• Parked Domains
• Domain Generation Algorithms
• IDN Homographs
• Typosquatting
• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Privacy

1. Tap the "X" to the right of "NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist"
2. Tap "ADD A BLOCKLIST"
3. Add the "OISD", "Fanboy's Annoyance List" and "AdGuard Social Media Filter" blocklists, then tap the "X" to return
4. Tap "ADD" under "Native Tracking Protection" and add all manufacturers
5. Enable "Block Rotating Ad Domains"

Settings

1. Turn off "Enable Logs"
2. Turn on "Anonymized EDNS Client Subnet"
3. Turn on "Enable Cache Boost"
4. Turn on "CNAME Flattening"

Installing the Configuration Profile on iOS & iPadOS

1. Tap "Setup" and scroll down to "Setup Guide"
2. Ensure "iOS" is selected from the drop-down, then tap "apple.nextdns.io" under the "Configuration Profile" heading
3. Tap "Download", then "Allow", then "Close"
4. Open the Settings app > General > VPN & Device Management > NextDNS
5. Tap "Install" and enter your passcode
6. Tap "Install", then "Install" again
7. Tap the check and exit

Installing the Configuration Profile on macOS

1. Click "Setup" and scroll down to "Setup Guide"
2. Under "Configuration Profile", click "apple.nextdns.io"
3. Click "Download"
4. Open your Downloads folder and run "NextDNS....mobileconfig"
5. Click the Apple logo on the menu bar > click "System Preferences..."
6. Profiles > NextDNS > click "Install" and enter your password
7. Exit