Protect a browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

The quickest option when you can’t change anything on the router: tell the browser itself to use MizpahGuard. It uses an encrypted connection, so the internet provider’s box can’t redirect it.

Chrome and Edge

Settings → Privacy and security → Security → “Use secure DNS” → “With: Custom”, then paste:

https://mizpahguard.com/dns-query

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → “DNS over HTTPS” → “Max Protection” → “Custom”, then paste:

https://mizpahguard.com/dns-query

Good to know

This works from your home connection because MizpahGuard recognizes your home’s address, the same as the router setup does. Make sure your home’s address is registered in MizpahGuard first.

What this covers: only that browser on that device. Other browsers, apps, and devices aren’t protected. Safari uses the device’s DNS setting — see iPhone / iPad / Mac.

How to tell it’s working

The quick test: on the device you just set up, open example.com. On an unprotected device you see a plain page titled “Example Domain”. On a device protected by MizpahGuard you see our “It’s working” page instead — it is blocked on purpose, for every household, so you can tell at a glance. (Your browser may show a certificate warning first, as it does for any blocked site; continue past it.)

You can also open your home’s Activity tab in MizpahGuard and look for the device’s browsing within a minute. If the test page doesn’t appear, the device is still using another DNS server — recheck the steps, or contact support from your dashboard and tell us your device and internet provider.