Cloudflare WARP & DNS Setup Guide

Using Cloudflare WARP and Cloudflare DNS on your devices can enhance your online privacy and improve your browsing experience. Follow this guide to install and configure them on both mobile and desktop.

For Mobile Devices (Android & iOS):

  1. Download Cloudflare WARP
    • Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
    • Search for “1.1.1.1: Faster & Safer Internet” by Cloudflare.
    • Download and install the app.
  2. Configure WARP
    • Open the app and follow the setup instructions.
    • Enable WARP or WARP+ for a private and fast connection. You can also use 1.1.1.1 DNS-only if you prefer just DNS privacy.
  3. Set as Default DNS
    • Go to the app’s settings and ensure 1.1.1.1 is set as your default DNS resolver.
  4. Start Protection
    • Toggle the switch in the app to activate WARP. The app will now secure and optimize your connection.

For Desktop (Windows & macOS):

  1. Download Cloudflare WARP
    • Visit the Cloudflare WARP website and download the app for Windows or macOS.
    • Install the app following the on-screen instructions.
  2. Configure WARP
    • Open the app and follow the initial setup steps.
    • You can select between WARP and WARP+ or set it to use 1.1.1.1 DNS-only for a simple DNS resolver option.
  3. Enable the Connection
    • Once configured, toggle WARP on to activate secure browsing and optimized DNS.
  4. Additional DNS Settings (Optional):
    • On Windows: Go to Network & Internet > Change Adapter Options. Right-click your active connection, select Properties, and set DNS to 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 for IPv4.
    • On macOS: Go to System Preferences > Network, select your active network, then Advanced > DNS. Add 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1.

With WARP and 1.1.1.1 DNS, your internet connection will be more secure, private, and responsive across all devices.