Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families is a DNS resolver service designed to provide an additional layer of protection for home networks against malware and adult content. It leverages Cloudflare's global network to ensure fast and secure browsing worldwide, with strong privacy guarantees.

Key Features:

1. Malware Blocking: The service categorizes internet destinations based on potential security risks, including malware and phishing. It offers two default options:

   • Block Malware: Uses DNS resolvers 1.1.1.2, 1.0.0.2, 2606:4700:4700::1112, and 2606:4700:4700::1002 to block malicious content.
   • Block Malware and Adult Content: Uses DNS resolvers 1.1.1.3, 1.0.0.3, 2606:4700:4700::1113, and 2606:4700:4700::1003 to block both malware and adult content.

2. DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT): Supports encrypted DNS queries over HTTPS and TLS to prevent spoofing and tracking by malicious actors, ISPs, and others.

3. Testing: Provides test URLs to verify the effectiveness of the service:

   • https://malware.testcategory.com/ for malware blocking.
   • https://nudity.testcategory.com/ for malware and adult content blocking.

4. Additional Configuration: Plans to introduce features for custom allowlists and blocklists, as well as time-based blocking and usage reports.

Setup and Compatibility:

• Easy to set up by changing DNS settings on devices or routers.
• Compatible with various devices and routers, with guides available for common setups.
• Supports IPv6 configurations.

Privacy and Security:

• Built on Cloudflare's site categorization and filtering technology, ensuring strong privacy guarantees.
• Part of Cloudflare's tradition of launching consumer products that leverage their network for speed, reliability, and security.

Community Feedback and Discussion:

• Users have reported issues with the service not blocking certain sites, which may be due to HSTS/HTTPS connections.
• Discussions around the potential for Cloudflare to become a dominant player in the DNS market and its implications for smaller websites.
• Suggestions for improving the service, such as adding names for IP addresses to facilitate TLS verification.

Overall, Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 for Families offers a robust solution for protecting home networks from malware and adult content, with a focus on privacy and security.