How to block porn on your router and home Wi-Fi

Protection that's installed on each device, covering every browser and app.

One membership covers up to 10 devices. Cancel anytime in the trial.

How HardStop works on your home network

HardStop doesn't install on a router. There's no router setting to change and nothing to configure on your home Wi-Fi.

Instead, it protects each device directly. Filtering happens at the network (DNS) level on the device itself, so it covers the whole device in every browser and app.

Changing DNS settings doesn't get around it, and one membership covers up to 10 devices in your household: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows, with Android in beta.

How to set it up

About 5 to 10 minutes per device. Full steps arrive after you start your trial.

Start your trial

Start the 7-day free trial and download HardStop for Mac or Windows from your setup page.

Protect your computer

Turn on protection for the computer in one click.

Add phones and tablets

Use the same app and a cable to set up each iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Check each device

Open test.nextdns.io on each device. It should say configured.

Worth knowing

Smart TVs, games consoles, Chromebook and Linux aren't supported, and there's nothing to announce for them.
Some hotel, airport or cafe Wi-Fi sign-in pages need an extra step. The Help Centre explains what to do.

Make room for what matters

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Questions

Can I install HardStop on my router?+

No. HardStop is installed on each device rather than on your router. It filters at the network (DNS) level on the device, so it covers the whole device in every browser and app.

What about hotel or airport Wi-Fi?+

Some hotel, airport, plane and cafe sign-in pages can get caught by the filter. That's fixable without removing anything. The Help Centre explains what to do.

Which devices can I protect?+

iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows, with Android phones and tablets in beta. Up to 10 devices in your household on one membership.

What does it cost?+

Both plans start with a 7-day free trial and there is no charge if you cancel during it. Then it is $180 a year (works out to $15 a month) or $25 every 4 weeks. Both plans have the same features, and one membership covers up to 10 devices in your household.

Can anyone see what I browse?+

No. HardStop does not monitor or log browsing. It cannot see your history, searches, messages, photos or screen, and no root certificate is installed, so traffic is never opened or scanned.

What if something gets through?+

Email support@tryhardstop.com and the team blocks it for every member. Under the Zero Access Guarantee, if adult content gets through because HardStop's own service failed and they cannot block it within 5 business days, they refund every dollar you have paid. Bypasses, platform changes and unsupported OS versions are not covered.

More answers in the Help Centre, or email support@tryhardstop.com.

Other devices

HardStop home iPhone & iPad Android Mac Windows Chromebook Router & home Wi-Fi Help Centre