DNS Filtering

OpenDNS

Home-wide content filtering and internet protection for families with connected devices.

Overview

OpenDNS is a suite of consumer products aimed at making home internet access faster, safer and more reliable. It helps families protect every device from adult content and more. OpenDNS guides and a knowledge base walk you through home setup. Common questions, support articles and community-sourced topics offer more help when you need it.

Updated Nov 10, 2026

1 thing

What OpenDNS has

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

5 features

Key Features

Consumer internet protection
OpenDNS is a suite of consumer products aimed at making your internet faster, safer, and more reliable.
Faster internet
Thanks to our global data centers and peering partnerships, we shorten the routes between every network and our data centers–making your internet access even faster.
Content filtering
With filtering or pre-configured protection, you can safeguard your family against adult content and more. It’s the easiest way to add parental and content filtering controls to every device in your home.
Attack prevention
Predict and prevent attacks before they happen using our cloud-delivered enterprise security service. Protect any device, anywhere with OpenDNS.
Easy setup
Get OpenDNS up and running in your home quickly and easily. PhD in Computer Science not required. Thanks to our helpful guides and knowledge base, set up is a breeze.

Pros and cons

Pros

Filtering or pre-configured protection adds parental and content controls to every device in your home.
Shorter network routes to its data centers make internet access faster.
Guides and a knowledge base make home setup straightforward.

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FAQs

What does OpenDNS do?

OpenDNS offers consumer products aimed at making internet access faster, safer and more reliable.

Who is OpenDNS for?

OpenDNS is for families that want parental and content filtering controls across devices in their home.

Does OpenDNS offer setup help?

Yes. Helpful guides and a knowledge base explain how to get OpenDNS running in your home.

Where can I get support for OpenDNS?

OpenDNS provides common questions, in-depth support articles and community-sourced topics through its FAQ and community forums.

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1 thing

What OpenDNS has

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

5 features

Key Features

Consumer internet protection
OpenDNS is a suite of consumer products aimed at making your internet faster, safer, and more reliable.
Faster internet
Thanks to our global data centers and peering partnerships, we shorten the routes between every network and our data centers–making your internet access even faster.
Content filtering
With filtering or pre-configured protection, you can safeguard your family against adult content and more. It’s the easiest way to add parental and content filtering controls to every device in your home.
Attack prevention
Predict and prevent attacks before they happen using our cloud-delivered enterprise security service. Protect any device, anywhere with OpenDNS.
Easy setup
Get OpenDNS up and running in your home quickly and easily. PhD in Computer Science not required. Thanks to our helpful guides and knowledge base, set up is a breeze.

Pros and cons

Pros

Filtering or pre-configured protection adds parental and content controls to every device in your home.
Shorter network routes to its data centers make internet access faster.
Guides and a knowledge base make home setup straightforward.

You?

Be the first to rate OpenDNS

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See OpenDNS at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

4 questions

FAQs

What does OpenDNS do?

OpenDNS offers consumer products aimed at making internet access faster, safer and more reliable.

Who is OpenDNS for?

OpenDNS is for families that want parental and content filtering controls across devices in their home.

Does OpenDNS offer setup help?

Yes. Helpful guides and a knowledge base explain how to get OpenDNS running in your home.

Where can I get support for OpenDNS?

OpenDNS provides common questions, in-depth support articles and community-sourced topics through its FAQ and community forums.

OpenDNS

Overview

What OpenDNS has

Extras

Key Features

Consumer internet protection

Faster internet

Content filtering

Attack prevention

Easy setup

Pros and cons

Pros

Be the first to rate OpenDNS

Featured Video

FAQs

What does OpenDNS do?

Who is OpenDNS for?

Does OpenDNS offer setup help?

Where can I get support for OpenDNS?

What OpenDNS has

Extras

Key Features

Consumer internet protection

Faster internet

Content filtering

Attack prevention

Easy setup

Pros and cons

Pros

Be the first to rate OpenDNS

Featured Video

FAQs

What does OpenDNS do?

Who is OpenDNS for?

Does OpenDNS offer setup help?

Where can I get support for OpenDNS?