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Web App

API

2025-08-07 - Web Application and API Update

What's New
A fix was implemented for an issue where users couldn't save their policy, under certain conditions, after adding a domain to the allow/block list in the dashboard.

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Relay

RC Release Channels

8/6 August 6 - Relay v1.4.0

A new version of the DNSFilter Relay is now available! You can download updated binaries from the DNSFilter Dashboard (
Deployments → Relay → Install
) or refer to our Help Docs.
Docker images will begin auto-updating to v1.4.0 in the coming weeks.
Note: Older Ubuntu distributions may require manual update
—instructions here.
🐞 Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where the auto-update script on 22.04 images failed due to a hard‑coded binary name (relay-linux-amd64) that was renamed to relay. This prevented new containers from being created and left affected customers in a broken state.
ℹ️
Note:
This fix applies only to the Docker image. If you deploy Relay via binary, there are no functional changes in this release beyond a version number update.

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Chrome Extension

RC Release Channels

8/6 August 6 - ChromeOS Extension v3.1.0 Production

We’ve rolled out a brand-new Chrome extension built on Manifest V3, packed with improvements for ChromeOS users.
🚨 Action Required
Google now requires Chrome extensions to use Manifest V3. Our extension now uses DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) to remain compatible.
To ensure filtering continues working:
  • Apply the new DNS over HTTPS Template
    in your
    Google Admin dashboard
  • Note:
    If your org did not update to v2.4.1 before upgrading to v3.1.0, run the Clean Up Tool to remove duplicate entries— see our
    Troubleshooting Guide
     for instructions
📋
Follow the steps
in our
Chrome Extension Deployment Guide
 to update your deployment and apply the required template.
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✨
What’s New
🔐
Modernized Extension with DoH Support
Built on Google’s Manifest V3 standard, this update brings:
  • Encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for more secure browsing
  • Streamlined UI with clearer status indicators
  • Improved device identification in the dashboard
  • More detailed debug logs for support and troubleshooting
🛠️
Improvements
🎨
User Interface Enhancements
  • Light/Dark Mode that matches your Chrome theme
  • Refreshed icons and ChromeOS branding
  • New “Additional Details” section with advanced diagnostics
🏢
Simplified Admin Deployment
  • DoH Template Builder available in the DNSFilter dashboard for easy Google Workspace integration
🐞
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed: Client IDs were mismatching during deployment
  • Fixed: Blocked domains sometimes didn’t display properly until reboot
  • Fixed: Users on shared devices can now switch networks seamlessly
🤓 Dad Joke
It's so hot♨️ I just saw a garlic🧄take its cloves off 😳

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Web App

API

2025-08-05 - Web Application and API Update

✨ New Features & Improvements ✨
What's New
This update brings a significant user experience refresh to several key areas of the application, most importantly Policies, as well as other navigation enhancements.
New Features & User Experience (UX) Improvements
Policies:
The Policies/Filtering tab has a completely brand new look and feel. Similar to the updates we've made to the DNSFilter dashboard for Sites and Roaming Clients, this new experience is designed for faster, more seamless navigation and filtering.
Key Changes:
  • Changes to Policies will no longer be applied automatically. You must now explicitly click "Save" to solidify modifications to policies, ensuring that you no longer make any erroneous changes that you do not intend.
  • If you do make a change to a policy and attempt to navigate away from the edit experience, you will be prompted with a error making sure that is what you intend to do.
  • The Policies view is now a tabular view, similar to the Sites and Roaming client tabs within DNSFilter. With that, you can now filter the list of policies, modify the columns shown in the default view to align to your preference and perform bulk operations across multiple policies if needed. Views are also defined per administrator, allowing multiple users to have different configurations of their policy table without impacting the view of other users
Improvements
  • MSP and Single Org Settings/Profile User Experience: The Settings and Profile pages for both MSP and single-organization organizations have been updated with the new user experience.
  • Tools\SSL Certificates User Experience: The Tools\Certificates page now features an updated interface and typography, bringing it in line with the rest of the new UI.

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Windows Roaming Client

RC Release Channels

7/30 July 30 - Windows Roaming Client v2.2.0 Production

A new version of the Windows RC is now available via the Production channel. This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install Guide
, or by selecting the
Install Guide
from the
Control Center
in the
Roaming Client Management
dashboard.
Organizations with Automatic Updates turned on will start receiving this update incrementally from the date of this release.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
✨What's New
🧰
Expanded Device and Protocol Support
  • ARM64 Architecture Support
    Now available: a separate build for ARM64-based Windows devices, extending protection to a broader range of hardware beyond x64.
  • IPv6 Support
    Full IPv6 support is now included. DNS queries from IPv6-enabled devices are routed properly through DNSFilter. IPv6 is now attempted first by default—no registry changes needed.
🛡️
Service Manager: Improved Stability & Self-Healing
A new Service Manager has been a dded to monitor and protect the Roaming Client in real time:
  • Automatically checks health every 5 minutes
  • Restarts services if needed
  • Self-repairs and verifies installation integrity
  • Runs as a Windows service with enterprise-ready behavior
  • Now bundled with the installer
Think of it as built-in resilience—if the client goes down, it brings itself back up.
🛠️Improvements
🧹
Smarter Startup with Built-in Cleanup
  • The client now removes outdated or leftover registry settings on startup, helping avoid config-related issues and ensuring a cleaner, more reliable launch experience.
💽
Smarter .NET 8 Dependency Handling
  • The installer now detects and installs missing .NET 8 dependencies automatically, reducing manual setup steps and avoiding install-time errors.
🧩
Better Compatibility with Windows Defender
  • The installer now better aligns with Windows Defender and related security settings to avoid being flagged in stricter environments.
🪲 Bug Fixes
  • Local Domain Resolution
    Fixed an issue where the client failed to fall back to a secondary DNS suffix for local domain lookups.
  • API Error Handling
    The client now retries on temporary API errors instead of shutting down, improving service continuity.
  • Startup Reliability During API Downtime
    Improved behavior during initial startup if DNSFilter’s API is temporarily unreachable.
🤓 Dad Joke
Don't throw false teeth 😬 at your vehicle -- you might denture car🚗

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2025-07-22 - Application and API Update

📢 Product Update: Enhanced Visibility into License Usage
Release Date:
July 22, 2025
Applies to:
Self-Service Customers and Distributor Accounts (e.g., Pax8, N-Able)
✨ What’s New?
We’ve introduced updates to the
Billing
and
Subscription Management
pages in your DNSFilter portal to give you
clearer insight into your license usage
. These enhancements are designed to help you understand where your usage stands, and make informed decisions about your account
without impacting your current billing
.
These changes affect two specific user groups:
🧾 Self-Service Billing Page Updates
Roaming Clients (RCs) Actual
Displays the actual number of Roaming Clients deployed in your environment.
Network Devices Actual
Estimates how many non-RC devices are using DNSFilter, calculated based on DNS activity
(1 license per
10,000 DNS queries per day
)
Recommended Licenses
A simple total showing how many licenses you should have based on your RC and network traffic.
Note:
These numbers are
informational only
. You will not be charged differently at this time, and no action is required.
🤝 Distributor Subscription Page Updates
For customers who purchase DNSFilter through distributors like Pax8 or N-Able, the Subscription page now includes:
  • Roaming Clients Actual
  • Network Devices Actual
  • Recommended Licenses
You can now see your actual deployment across sub-orgs and compare it to your licensed count, helping ensure accurate provisioning and better forecasting.
🎯 Why This Matters
These updates:
  • 🧭 Help you monitor under- or over-utilization of your DNSFilter licenses
  • 🔄 Prepare you for future improvements, including easier license adjustments
  • 💼 Support your billing accuracy while giving you time to assess and adapt
💡
These metrics are for visibility only. We are not enforcing license counts based on this data currently.
🔜 What’s Coming Next?
We’re working on:
  • 🛠 Tooltips and interface improvements for better clarity
  • 🚀 New UI for manual billing customers (currently in beta - contact us to participate)
🙋 Questions?
If you have questions or would like to see these updates applied to your account, please reach out to
📧 or contact your Customer Success Manager.
Thank you for being a part of the DNSFilter community as we continue to build a more transparent and intuitive experience!

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Windows Roaming Client

RC Release Channels

7/16 July 16 - Windows Roaming Client v2.2.0 Beta

A new version of the Windows Roaming Client, v2.2.0 Beta, is now available via the Beta channel. This release supersedes the v2.1.0 Beta, incorporating feedback from beta users and adding key improvements to ensure better compatibility and reliability across various environments.
This version can be downloaded from the dashboard
Deployments → Roaming Clients → Install Guide
, or by selecting the
Install Guide
from the Control Center in the
Roaming Client Management
dashboard.
For more details on Release Channels and the current versions available for both Beta and Production channels, check out our help docs.
🔁 Recap of v2.1.0 Beta
  • 🧰 Support for ARM64-based Windows devices
  • 🌐 IPv6 compatibility, enabled by default
  • 🛡️ Introduction of the Service Manager for auto-healing and service monitoring
  • 🧹 Built-in cleanup of outdated registry settings
  • 🪲 Stability improvements during DNSFilter API downtime
👉 View the full v2.1.0 Beta changelog
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✨What's New in v2.2.0 Beta
💽 Smarter .NET 8 Dependency Handling
  • The installer now detects and installs missing .NET 8 dependencies automatically, reducing manual setup steps and avoiding install-time errors.
🛠️Improvements
🧩 Better Compatibility with Windows Defender
  • Updated the installer to better align with Windows security settings, reducing the chance of being flagged in environments with stricter protection enabled.
🪲 Bug Fixes
🌐 Local Domain Resolution
  • Fixed an issue where the client failed to fall back to a secondary DNS suffix for local domain lookups.
🤓 Dad Joke
What did the tectonic plate say after bumping into another? Sorry, my fault! ⛰️

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iOS Roaming Client

RC Release Channels

7/16 July 16 - iOS Roaming Client v1.4.3

A new version of the iOS Roaming Client is now available in the App Store and will begin rolling out to devices via auto-update today.
This release includes several improvements to reliability, registration behavior, and compatibility with modern iOS environments.
✨
What's New
🏷️
Tag-Based RC Management
iOS devices can now include pre-set tags in their configuration profiles, allowing better grouping and management from the DNSFilter Dashboard.
See iOS Roaming Client Deployment Guide
📦
Built with iOS 18 SDK
The app has been rebuilt with the iOS 18 SDK (Xcode 16+), aligning with Apple’s upcoming April 2025 requirement for App Store submissions.
🛠️
Improvements
🔍
Improved Local Domain Handling
Updated how the client handles local network zones like pc-printer-discovery-1, resolving issues where AirPrinters and similar devices were not discoverable. This was due to limitations in handling certain UDP-based DNS responses, which are now properly managed.
🌐
Reduced DNS Latency on iPads
Optimized memory usage to prevent background extension terminations that were impacting DNS resolution for some platforms.
🪲
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where extra spaces in the site key could cause devices to show as uninstalled or create new registrations unexpectedly
  • Fixed registration instability triggered by iOS updates, preventing duplicate entries in the Dashboard
  • Fixed an issue causing validation failures for certain allowlist domains when the client was active

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Web App

API

2025-07-08 - Application and API Update

✨ New Features & Improvements ✨
Updated Sites Functionality
We've given the Sites section in your DNSFilter dashboard a complete makeover! This update brings a fresh look that's easier on the eyes and introduces powerful new features:
Sleek New Design: The Sites section now boasts a modern, streamlined look that matches the rest of your dashboard experience.
Enhanced Organization for Multi-Tenant Accounts: If your are an MSP or Multi-tenant user , you'll appreciate our new global site management capabilities, making it easier to oversee and manage you sites across all your organizations. You now have the ability to manage and search through all sites across all your organizations from a single page, enabling you to manage your vast word
Improved Search: Quickly find if a specific IP is in use across all your sites. If it is, easily determine what site it is currently associated with
Optimized Workflows: Adding, editing, and tracking your sites is now more efficient, especially for organizations with many sites and IP addresses, ensuring smooth performance.

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Chrome Extension

RC Release Channels

Beta

7/2 July 2 - ChromeOS Extension v3.1.0 Beta

We’ve rolled out a brand-new Chrome extension built on Manifest V3, packed with improvements for ChromeOS users.
⚠️
Beta Access: Important!
⚠️
This update is currently available as a Beta Release and
requires support enablement
.
To get started:
  1. Contact DNSFilter Support to enable beta access on your account
  2. Follow the provided custom installation link and setup instructions provided by Support
💬 We’re actively gathering feedback—so if you’re testing the beta, let us know what you think!
✨
What’s New
🔐
Modernized Extension with DoH Support
Built on Google’s Manifest V3 standard, this update brings:
  • Encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) for more secure browsing
  • Streamlined UI with clearer status indicators
  • Improved device identification in the dashboard
  • More detailed debug logs for support and troubleshooting
🛠️
Improvements
🎨
User Interface Enhancements
  • Light/Dark Mode that matches your Chrome theme
  • Refreshed icons and ChromeOS branding
  • New “Additional Details” section with advanced diagnostics
🏢
Simplified Admin Deployment
  • DoH Template Builder available in the DNSFilter dashboard for easy Google Workspace integration
  • The new version is now available through a Custom URL link for beta testing and feedback
🐞
Bug Fixes
  • Fixed: Client IDs were mismatching during deployment
  • Fixed: Blocked domains sometimes didn’t display properly until reboot
  • Fixed: Users on shared devices can now switch networks seamlessly
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