Set up ScamBlock on a Chromebook
Takes about two minutes. No app to install — just paste your device's address into ChromeOS Settings.
Before you start: Once your family has signed up, each device gets a personal address on your dashboard. In these steps we write it as
YOUR-ADDRESS. Replace it with that device's address everywhere it appears.Set it up
- Open Settings
Click the time in the bottom-right corner and select the gear icon to open Settings.
- Go to Privacy and security
In the left menu, choose Privacy and security, then click Security.
- Turn on custom Secure DNS
Scroll down to Use secure DNS, turn it on, and choose With custom.
- Paste your device's address
Type or paste
https://followed byYOUR-ADDRESS/dns-query(your dashboard shows the exact address for this Chromebook). - Check it's working
Open a normal website to check it loads, then look at your ScamBlock dashboard. The Chromebook should show up with recent activity within a few minutes.
How to switch it off
Go back to Settings > Privacy and security > Security > Use secure DNS and switch it back to With your current service provider.
Stuck? Contact us using the details in the footer of this page, and tell us which device and version you are using.