Privacy Setup Guides

Windows

1. Download the 1.1.1.1 app from Cloudflare's website
2. Install and run the application
3. Click "Install" to enable encrypted DNS
4. Verify the connection shows "Protected" in green

macOS

1. Download the 1.1.1.1 app from the Mac App Store
2. Install and open the application
3. Click "Install" to enable encrypted DNS
4. Enter your password when prompted

iOS

1. Download the 1.1.1.1 app from the App Store
2. Open Settings and tap on "1.1.1.1"
3. Toggle "Connection Protection" on
4. Approve the configuration profile

Android

1. Download the 1.1.1.1 app from Google Play
2. Open the app and tap "Install"
3. Grant the necessary permissions
4. Enable "Connection Protection"

Chrome

1. Open Chrome settings (chrome://settings/security)
2. Search for "DNS" in the settings search bar
3. Under "Security", find "Secure DNS"
4. Select "With" and choose "Google" or another provider from the dropdown
5. Learn more: Google DNS over HTTPS

Firefox

1. Open Firefox settings (about:preferences#privacy)
2. Scroll down to "Network Settings"
3. Click "Settings" button
4. Check "Enable DNS over HTTPS"
5. Choose a provider or use the default (Cloudflare recommended)
6. Learn more: Mozilla DNS over HTTPS guide

Safari (macOS)

1. Go to Safari → Settings → Privacy
2. Look for "Manage Website Data" and related privacy options
3. Enable HTTPS-only mode when available
4. Learn more: Apple Safari Privacy guide

DuckDuckGo

• No tracking or user profiling
• Built-in tracker blocking
• Available as browser extension and mobile app
• Set as default search in your browser settings
• Visit DuckDuckGo

Brave Search

• Independent of Big Tech
• No tracking or data collection
• Built into Brave browser
• Available as standalone website
• Visit Brave Search

Startpage

• Anonymous Google search results
• No tracking or recording of searches
• Customizable search settings
• Available in multiple languages
• Visit Startpage

iOS Privacy Settings

1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Turn off "Location Services" for apps that don't need it
3. Review "Tracking" and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
4. Enable "App Privacy Report" to monitor app behavior
5. Use "Hide My Email" for sign-ups when possible
6. Enable "Private Wi-Fi Address" for networks
7. Learn more: Apple Privacy & Security guide

Android Privacy Settings

1. Go to Settings > Privacy
2. Disable "Location" when not needed
3. Review app permissions regularly
4. Enable "Private DNS" with a provider like dns.google
5. Use "Incognito" mode in Chrome for sensitive browsing
6. Consider using Firefox Focus for private browsing
7. Learn more: Android Privacy controls

uBlock Origin

Efficient ad and tracker blocker that's lightweight and highly configurable. Available for Firefox, Chrome, and most other browsers.

Privacy Badger

Automatically blocks invisible trackers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Learns which trackers follow you across sites.

HTTPS Everywhere

Forces HTTPS connections when available. Many modern browsers do this automatically now, but this extension ensures it works everywhere.

Decentraleyes

Protects against tracking through "free" content delivery networks by serving common libraries locally instead of fetching them from CDNs.